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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Parental Leave and Pay Review

"My Lords, the Minister talked about the evidence needed. When Quebec introduced five weeks of paid paternity leave 20 years ago, not only did it increase the take-up and length of leave taken by dads, but it increased mothers’ labour-market participation by around 7%. Does the Minister accept that, based …..."
Baroness Penn - View Speech

View all Baroness Penn (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Parental Leave and Pay Review
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 157 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 164
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 148 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 161
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 135 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 153
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 154 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 160
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 135 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 156
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 178 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 211
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 42 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 127
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Penn (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 185 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 176
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 14 Jan 2026
Early Years Education

"My Lords, research published by the Government on Monday showed some two year-olds spending five hours a day on average on screens, with a strong negative association with their language development. In that context, I welcome the Government’s commitment to produce guidance for parents in this area, but that is …..."
Baroness Penn - View Speech

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