"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner, for securing this short but important and timely debate.
As we have heard, impartiality is the bedrock of our Civil Service. We have also heard that it is fraying, and that has been well illustrated. My experience as the former First …..." Baroness Prashar - View Speech
"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, for securing this debate. He has made a unique contribution in this area, and characteristically he has situated this today very strategically in terms of what we can do about developing partnerships. He has given a powerful account of the …..." Baroness Prashar - View Speech
"My Lords, I will concentrate on two issues: the importance of civic and democratic education, particularly for those who will acquire the franchise at the age of 16, and the ease of voter registration.
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Manningham-Buller, and her committee for producing this very thoughtful and focused report. The committee’s focus on education and training opportunities for 16 to 18 year-olds is pertinent, as is its recommendation regarding local leadership, given the regional disparities. While the Government’s response …..." Baroness Prashar - View Speech
"My Lords, I commend the Economic Affairs Committee for producing this report and thank the noble Lord, Lord Liddle, for his comprehensive introduction.
The committee has offered a sobering assessment of our inadequate preparedness for an ageing society, and I fully endorse the recommendations of the report, particularly the emphasis …..." Baroness Prashar - View Speech