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Violence Against Women

Debate between Earl of Kinnoull and Baroness Verma
Thursday 25th June 2020

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Kinnoull Portrait The Deputy Speaker
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We cannot hear him, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Palmer of Childs Hill. Lord Palmer of Childs Hill? We cannot hear him either, so I call the noble Baroness, Lady Verma.

Baroness Verma Portrait Baroness Verma (Con)
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My Lords, I declare an interest as chair of UN Women UK. Will my noble friend look at the work that we are doing for women and girls in safe spaces and the discussions around women in minority communities where it has been quite difficult to extrapolate the difficulties that they face, given that English is a barrier and they are very often not able to leave their homes at all?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My noble friend and I had a brief discussion about this just before Questions. I totally understand and agree with her point. If you are in lockdown, not able to speak a language and not able to leave the house, life must be very difficult for you. I am very happy to speak to her further about this issue.