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Thursday 1st May 2025 Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Impact of changes to inheritance tax rules on rural businesses and economic growth View calendar - Add to calendar |
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31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 180 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 157 |
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31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 187 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 157 |
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30 Apr 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 161 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 157 |
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12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 173 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 183 |
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12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 125 |
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12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 177 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 168 |
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2 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Rock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 96 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116 |
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Baroness Rock speeches from: Inheritance Tax: Impact on Rural Businesses
Baroness Rock contributed 3 speeches (176 words) Thursday 1st May 2025 - Lords Chamber HM Treasury |
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Sustainable Farming Incentive
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 7th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask His Majesty's Government, following their blog post "Update on the farming budget", published on 12 March, what plans they have to meet the National Farmers' Union, the Country Land and Business Association and the Tenant Farmers Association to discuss the reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Secretary of State attended the National Farmers Union (NFU) conference in February. Minister Zeichner has had 1:1 bilateral meetings on the Sustainable Farming Incentive specifically with the NFU, National Beef Association, British Poultry Council, Soil Association, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, National Pig Association, National Sheep Association, British Egg Industry Council, National Federation of Young Farmers, British Free Range Egg Producers Association, LAA, Tenant Farmers Association and Country, Land and Business Association. |
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Farms
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will provide guidance or support to existing county councils with council farm estates to explore placing those estates into trusts or alternative legal entities to safeguard their integrity and management continuity following their plans for local government reorganisation. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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County Councils: Farms
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have considered legislative changes to allow newly formed or reorganised local authorities, including unitary and combined authorities, to be designated as smallholding authorities in order to maintain the protections provided under sections 38 and 39 of the Agriculture Act 1970. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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County Councils: Farms
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that economies of scale and the viability of council farms are maintained where county councils are reorganised; and whether they have considered placing such estates under the management of a strategic authority or consolidated trust structure. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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County Councils: Farms
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of local government reorganisation and the English Devolution White Paper on the future of county council-owned council farms, particularly with regard to their statutory role as smallholding authorities under the Agriculture Act 1970. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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County Councils: Farms
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the abolition or restructure of county councils on council farm tenants under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, including the impact on succession rights. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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Farms: Local Government
Asked by: Baroness Rock (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 16th June 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they anticipate that the number of equipped council farms is likely to fall as a result of their proposed local government reorganisation, and if so, what plans they have to ensure continued access to residential starter and progression holdings for new entrants into the farming sector. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) On 5 February the government formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. During the local government reorganisation process, it is expected that assets and liabilities remain locally managed by councils. There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils. These general regulations provide transitional and supplementary arrangements, so that the councils can undertake specific functions to enable a successful move to the single tier of local government. These provisions relate to continuity of services and functions, staffing, local authority plans and schemes, transfer of assets, property and reserves, and can include farm estates. We will review and if necessary update relevant legislation to ensure that powers currently designated to county councils are provided to new unitary councils. The Government has not made an assessment of the impact of local government reorganisation on council farms. Although local government reorganisation may impact who administers farming tenancies, it will not alter council farm tenants' succession rights. We are committed to working with colleagues across Government, and with the LGA and its sector support group to ensure councils have the information, tools and expertise to develop the solutions that are right for their area, so new authorities are set up for success. I am happy to meet Noble Lords at any point to discuss local government reorganisation, and Baroness Hayman and I stand ready to meet Baroness Rock to discuss the issues she has raised.
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30 Apr 2025, 8:47 p.m. - House of Lords "accepted recommendations from the Baroness Rock review. Neither has " Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Oral Evidence - NHS England, NHS England, and NHS England Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 23 June 2025 3.55 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Oral Evidence - Bradford Council, Association of Directors of Children’s Services, and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 23 June 2025 2.50 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 16th June 2025
Oral Evidence - All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 16 June 2025 5.30 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 16th June 2025
Oral Evidence - University of Bath, Cambridge & Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust, HM Inspectorate of Probation, and National Police Autism Association Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 16 June 2025 3.15 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 9th June 2025
Oral Evidence - Patronbase, Babcock, and CubeLynx Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell; Baroness Goudie; Lord Hope of Craighead; Baroness Pitkeathley; Baroness Rock |
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Monday 9th June 2025
Oral Evidence - Neurodiversity in Business, DFN Project SEARCH, Tegan Mulby, and Char Bailey Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Baroness Goudie; Lord Hope of Craighead; Baroness Pitkeathley; Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick; Baroness Rock |
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Oral Evidence - Telford & Wrekin Council, Sirona Care & Health, and Sirona Care & Health Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 2 June 2025 4 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Oral Evidence - Sir Robert Buckland, Professor Amanda Kirby, and Sir Charlie Mayfield Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 2 June 2025 2.45 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 19th May 2025
Oral Evidence - King’s College London, University College London (UCL), and British Association of Supported Employment Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 19 May 2025 2.45 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 12th May 2025
Oral Evidence - Ambitious about Autism, Anita Harrington, and Special Needs Jungle Ltd Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 12 May 2025 2.45 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Oral Evidence - Care Quality Commission, and Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Thursday 8 May 2025 11.25 am Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Oral Evidence - Limpsfield Grange School, Association of School and College Leaders, and Insights for Ambition Institute Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Thursday 8 May 2025 10.20 am Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 28th April 2025
Oral Evidence - University of Birmingham, University of Edinburgh, and Lancaster University Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 28 April 2025 4 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 28th April 2025
Oral Evidence - North East Autism Society, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, and Goldsmiths, University of London Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 28 April 2025 2.50 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Thursday 24th April 2025
Engagement document - A guide to attending meetings of the House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Baroness Rock Chair Lord Addington Baroness Browning Page |
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Thursday 24th April 2025
Oral Evidence - Tree House school, Paula McGowan, and University of Bournemouth Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Thursday 24 April 2025 10.20 am Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 31st March 2025
Oral Evidence - Dr Mary Doherty, Newcastle University, and King’s College London Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 31 March 2025 3.45 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Monday 31st March 2025
Oral Evidence - Nottingham University, Autism Action, and Prof Ailsa Russell Autism Act 2009 - Autism Act 2009 Committee Found: Committee Uncorrected oral evidence Monday 31 March 2025 2.45 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Baroness Rock |
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Thursday 24th April 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 At 10:15am: Oral evidence Virginia Bovell - Founding parent at Tree House school, Co-founder at Ambitious about Autism, and Former trustee at National Autistic Society Paula McGowan - Founder of Oliver McGowan mandatory training on learning disability and autism Dr Rachel Moseley - Principal Academic In Psychology at University of Bournemouth View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 24th April 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 24th April 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 24th April 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 At 10:15am: Oral evidence Virginia Bovell - Founding parent at Tree House school, Co-founder at Ambitious about Autism, and Former trustee at National Autistic Society Paula McGowan - Founder at Oliver’s Campaign Dr Rachel Moseley - Principal Academic In Psychology at University of Bournemouth View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 1st May 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 28th April 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 8th May 2025 10 a.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 12th May 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 19th May 2025 midnight Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 19th May 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 19th May 2025 4 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 2nd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 9th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 noon Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 16th June 2025 3 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Fazeela Hafejee - Assistant Director of Adults with Disabilities at Bradford Council, and Representative at Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Nigel Minns - Chair of Health, Care & Additional Needs Policy Committee at Association of Directors of Children’s Services Professor Asif Zia - Chief Medical Officer at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, and Chair of Mental Health Medical Director Forum at NHS Confederation At 3:50pm: Oral evidence Tom Cahill - National Director of Learning Disability and Autism Programme at NHS England Dr Adrian James - Medical Director for Mental Health and Neurodiversity, at NHS England Dr Ken Courtenay - Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability at NHS England Claire Murdoch - National Mental Health Director at NHS England View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 23rd June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 30th June 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 7th July 2025 2:30 p.m. Autism Act 2009 Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Autism Act 2009 View calendar - Add to calendar |