Covid-19: Local Democracy

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Baroness Whitaker

Wednesday 3rd June 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)]

I call the noble Baroness, Lady Barker. No? Then I call the noble Baroness, Lady Whitaker.

[Baroness Whitaker (Lab)]

Given the distrust in government decisions nationally and locally, what thought have the Government given to the promotion of citizens’ assemblies, organised remotely, to enable citizens to be party to evidence and discussion?

Humanist Marriage

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Baroness Whitaker

Monday 1st December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Whitaker (Lab)]

My Lords, can the Minister confirm that the responses to the consultation indicated overwhelming support for humanist marriages?

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

No, I cannot confirm that. We are evaluating the responses and an official answer will be given by the end of the year.