Information between 4th June 2025 - 14th June 2025
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Employment Rights Bill - committee stage (day 8) - part two Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Data (Use and Access) Bill - consideration of Commons reasons and / or amendments (around 7.30pm) Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Holocaust Memorial Bill - report stage (part two) Holocaust Memorial Bill 2022-23 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 16th June 2025 Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Employment Rights Bill – committee stage (day 9) - part one Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th June 2025 Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Employment Rights Bill – committee stage (day 10) - part one Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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4 Jun 2025 - Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Jones of Whitchurch voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 118 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 130 |
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4 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Jones of Whitchurch voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 114 Labour No votes vs 5 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 116 |
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11 Jun 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Jones of Whitchurch voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 132 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 161 |
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11 Jun 2025 - Holocaust Memorial Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Jones of Whitchurch voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 85 Labour No votes vs 4 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 129 |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: AI and Creative Technologies (Communications and Digital Committee Report)
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 1 speech (2,919 words) Friday 13th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Online Abuse: Protection for Children
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 10 speeches (852 words) Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 5 speeches (1,164 words) Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Employment Rights Bill
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 28 speeches (4,546 words) Committee stage part two Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Employment Rights Bill
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 3 speeches (667 words) Committee stage part two Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Home Office |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Employment Rights Bill
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 10 speeches (3,894 words) Committee stage Thursday 5th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Baroness Jones of Whitchurch speeches from: Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch contributed 7 speeches (2,144 words) Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons Wednesday 4th June 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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4 Jun 2025, 4:33 p.m. - House of Lords "data use and access bill, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch. " Legislation: Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill - report stage - View Video - View Transcript |
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4 Jun 2025, 4:34 p.m. - House of Lords "that opinion will say content. The contents have it. Motion a Baroness Jones of Whitchurch. " Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Jun 2025, 6:14 p.m. - House of Lords "Epsom, not moved. Amendment 215 F, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, moved " Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Jun 2025, 6:15 p.m. - House of Lords "Amendment 215 5H, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, moved formally? The question is this amendment be agreed " Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Jun 2025, 6:15 p.m. - House of Lords "not moved. Amendment 216 A, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, moved formally. " Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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11 Jun 2025, 7:34 p.m. - House of Lords "on track. Thank you. >> Consideration on Commons amendment, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch. " Legislation: Data (Use and Access) Bill - consideration of Commons reasons and / or amendments Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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11 Jun 2025, 7:34 p.m. - House of Lords "Motion A, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch. " Legislation: Data (Use and Access) Bill - consideration of Commons reasons and / or amendments Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 2 p.m. Communications and Digital Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Media literacy At 2:30pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety at Department for Business and Trade Catherine McKinnell MP - Minister of State (Minister for School Standards) at Department for Education Chloe Templeton - Deputy Director for Information Resilience and Public Safety at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Matthew Hopkinson - Deputy Director, Life Skills Division at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 2 p.m. Communications and Digital Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Media literacy At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety at Department for Business and Trade Catherine McKinnell MP - Minister of State (Minister for School Standards) at Department for Education Chloe Templeton - Deputy Director for Information Resilience and Public Safety at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Matthew Hopkinson - Deputy Director, Life Skills Division at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Electronic Government
Asked by: Baroness Finn (Conservative - Life peer) Tuesday 10th June 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch on 16 May (HL7121), whether any independent assessments have been undertaken to verify the compliance of One Login with the 39 outcomes in the National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Assessment Framework, excluding self-assessments and reviews conducts by contracted suppliers; and whether they will place in the Library of the House the results of the most recent GovAssure review, including (1) the methodology used, and (2) the number of outcomes currently assessed as met. Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) GOV.UK One Login was subject to GovAssure, the cyber security scheme run by the Cabinet Office’s Government Security Group (GSG), in Q4 2024. As part of this, we successfully completed a review of our assurance measures against the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSCs) Cyber Assessment Framework. This work is ongoing, with continued collaboration with NCSC on future mitigations. This process has multiple phases, which includes an assurance review by an independent assessor. Copies of the final assessment will not be disclosed or placed in the Library of the House, as they are part of ongoing security measures and internal governance processes. |
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Paternity Pay
Asked by: Baroness Penn (Conservative - Life peer) Friday 6th June 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch on 21 May (HL7259), when they last made an estimate of the cost of making Statutory Paternity Pay applicable from the first day of employment, and what that estimate was. Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) This Government has not made an estimate of the cost of making Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay available to the self-employed or of making Statutory Paternity Pay available from the first day of employment. This Government has committed to a review of the parental leave system to ensure that it best supports all working families. We will publish cost estimates of any policy options being taken forward following the Review. |
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UK Battery Strategy Taskforce
Asked by: Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Thursday 5th June 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch on 13 May (HL7133), whether the remit of the UK Battery Strategy Taskforce includes considerations of standardised battery health testing for electric vehicles. Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) The role and remit of the UK Battery Strategy Taskforce has evolved since its inception, and the publication of the UK Battery Strategy, in 2023.
The Taskforce consistently uses their collective expertise to provide a robust challenge function to assist the Department for Business and Trade achieve a successful and effective implementation of the UK Battery Strategy.
Whilst its remit does not directly include consideration of standardised battery health testing for electric vehicles, the Taskforce seeks to identify important knowledge gaps where further research and/or evidence gathering should be considered. |
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Electronic Government
Asked by: Baroness Finn (Conservative - Life peer) Wednesday 4th June 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch on 14 May (HL7009), whether the individuals who conducted the risk assessments for the One Login programme held certifications in governance and risk recognised by the UK Cyber Security Council, or an equivalent accreditation; and if not, what steps they have taken to ensure that such assessments meet government and ISO 27001-equivalent standards for competence. Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) Yes. Individuals conducting risk assessments for GOV.UK One Login hold professional experience and qualifications aligned to knowledge areas and skills as defined by the UK Cyber Security Council. |
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Electronic Government
Asked by: Baroness Finn (Conservative - Life peer) Wednesday 4th June 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch on 14 May (HL7013), whether the Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee was formally notified of the letter from the National Cyber Security Centre that warned of shortcomings and risks in the One Login system in September 2023; and if so, on what date they notified that committee; and whether they will place a copy of that letter in the Library of the House. Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) Representatives for GOV.UK One Login, attended two meetings into programme risks with the Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee (COARC), once in June 2023 and then again in April 2024. On both occasions cyber security risks that took into account NCSC advice were presented. GDS also raised cyber security as its top risk to the Cabinet Office in its quarterly risk reporting, a process which is now replaced by DSIT risk reporting. A copy of the letter will not be placed in the Library of the House, as it forms part of ongoing security measures and internal governance processes. |
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Jun. 12 2025
HL Bill 81-IX Corrected Ninth Marshalled list for Committee Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: BARONESS JONES OF WHITCHURCH 264A_ Schedule 7, page 262, line 32, leave out “or a person seeking work |
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Jun. 12 2025
HL Bill 81-IX Ninth Marshalled list for Committee Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: BARONESS JONES OF WHITCHURCH 264A_ Schedule 7, page 262, line 32, leave out “or a person seeking work |
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Jun. 11 2025
HL Bill 108-I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons Amendments Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: A_ Baroness Jones of Whitchurch to move, That this House do not insist on its Amendment 49F and do agree |
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Jun. 10 2025
HL Bill 108(a) Motion for Consideration of Commons Amendments Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: Bill 179, the Bill as first printed for the Commons] COMMONS AMENDMENT 49 Clause 137 _ Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Jun. 06 2025
HL Bill 81-VIII Eighth Marshalled list for Committee Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Schedule 6 BARONESS JONES OF WHITCHURCH 215A_ Schedule 6, page 218, line 17, at end insert— “3A After |
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University APPG Document: APPUG weekly update 02 - 06 June 2025.pdf Found: Baroness Jones of Whitchurch stressed that while there should be fairness for outsourced workers, it |
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Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights APPG Document: upcoming business of interest w/c 3rd March 2025 Found: in science and technology in the UK and internationally – Baroness Smith of Malvern, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Scientific APPG Document: Parliamentary and Scientific Comm APPG AGM 15th April 2024 Minutes Found: Absence - Parliamentary Members: Sir Peter Bottomley MP Chris Green MP Lord Hacking Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Scientific APPG Document: P&SC Annual Report 2023 Found: Hanworth Lord Haskel Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Jopling Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Scientific APPG Document: P&SC Annual Report 2022 Found: Lord Haskel Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Lord Hoyle Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Jopling Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Science and Technology in Agriculture APPG Document: APPGSTA Biennial Report 2020-22 Found: Vice-chair - Baroness Jones of Whitchurch Baroness Maggie Jones was elected as a vice-chair of the |
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Scientific APPG Document: P&SC Annual Report 2021 Found: Lord Haskel Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Lord Hoyle Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Jopling Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Scientific APPG Document: P&SC Annual Report 2020 Found: deceased June 2020) Lord Hoyle Lord Hunt of Chesterton Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Jopling Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |
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Scientific APPG Document: P&SC Annual Report 2019 Found: Lord Haskel Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Lord Hoyle Lord Hunt of Wirral Lord Jopling Baroness Jones of Whitchurch |