Legislative Scrutiny: Digitalisation

Debate between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate

Wednesday 4th March 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

As the noble Lord knows, I used to work at the BBC. If he would like, I could give him chapter and verse some other time on the way in which decisions are made on the costing of channels. While we do not have our own dedicated channel, it is important for us all to be aware that people have access to what goes on in this Chamber and in all the other democratic Chambers around the UK via a BBC service called “Democracy Live”, as well as what is available through parliamentlive.tv.

[Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (Non-Afl)]

My Lords, does the noble Baroness think that perhaps we should be a little more cautious about moving towards a more digital economy before advancing a bit more in the area of cybercrime?

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

The noble Lord is starting to take me off the heart of the Question, which is about the digital means for us to be able to do our jobs here in this House. But he makes an important point.

Crime: Violence Against Women and Girls

Debate between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate

Thursday 8th November 2012 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

Yes, I absolutely can confirm that. It is worth making clear that under this Government we have set aside £40 million of secure funding until 2015, and it is guaranteed funding that will continue. Within that £40 million, £10.5 million has been allocated to rape support centres located throughout the UK.

[Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate]

My Lords, if a dispute arises between the police and crime commissioner and the chief constable, who would arbitrate? If the matter was not resolved, could that lead to a loss of confidence by the commissioner in the chief constable, which could lead to dismissal?

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

The noble Lord should be clear that operational decisions for policing remain very much the responsibility of the chief constable. The role of the police and crime commissioner is to be the voice of the local community and to make sure that, in setting the strategic priorities, the local community’s voice is heard.