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Division Vote (Lords)
25 Feb 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 20 Crossbench Aye votes vs 18 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 178
Division Vote (Lords)
25 Feb 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 6 Crossbench No votes vs 3 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 152
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Feb 2026 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 40 Crossbench No votes vs 1 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 246
Written Question
Local Government Finance: Greater London
Monday 23rd February 2026

Asked by: Baroness D'Souza (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have oversight of sector expenditure by the Greater London Authority.

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Full details of expenditure undertaken by the Greater London Authority are set out in the Mayor’s budget published annually and scrutinised by the London Assembly.

From April 2026, the Greater London Authority will receive an Integrated Settlement covering Economic Development and Regeneration, Housing and Planning, Adult Skills and Employment Support, Environment and Net Zero, and Health Wellbeing and Public Service Reform.

The GLA will be held to account for delivery of outcomes associated with the functional responsibilities of the settlement, which are published on gov.uk. The outcomes framework that the GLA agrees with central government will provide a structured approach to defining, measuring and reporting on the GLA’s performance on Integrated Settlement delivery during the Spending Review period. The outcomes framework will be published in due course.

Written Question
Speed Limits
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Baroness D'Souza (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 7 April 2025 (HL6099) and the remarks by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 21 January (HL Deb col 279), what is the reason for the 20 miles per hour speed limit in London and other cities.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

The power to impose 20mph speed limits rests with the local traffic authority. As well as influencing safety, such limits can positively affect quality of life, the environment and the local economy. The standard speed limit in urban areas is 30mph, which represents a balance between mobility, safety and other factors, but in specific areas traffic authorities can consider implementing of 20mph schemes, for example outside schools.

Authorities are asked to have regard to the Department for Transport’s guidance on Setting Local Speed Limits which as outlined in the Road Safety Strategy will be reviewed to further support local authorities in making well‑informed decisions about managing speed on their roads.

Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 32 Crossbench Aye votes vs 9 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 180
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2026
UK Development Partnership Assistance

"My Lords, my thanks also go to the noble Baroness, Lady Featherstone, for picking up this really important issue. I too look forward immensely to the maiden speeches.

It is generally accepted that Britain has, in the past, excelled in soft power, punching above its weight. But we live in …..."
Baroness D'Souza - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 18 Crossbench Aye votes vs 5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 147
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness D'Souza (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 5 Crossbench Aye votes vs 35 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 67 Noes - 191
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Crime and Policing Bill

"My Lords, I had hoped to speak to this Bill on Second Reading, but was unable to do so; I hope noble Lords will allow me to jump in in Committee.

As has been pointed out elegantly by previous speakers, standard compensation orders are simply not suited to complex economic …..."
Baroness D'Souza - View Speech

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