Debates between Lord Taylor of Warwick and Baroness Scott of Bybrook during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Mon 15th Mar 2021

Racism

Debate between Lord Taylor of Warwick and Baroness Scott of Bybrook
Monday 15th March 2021

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Scott of Bybrook Portrait Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
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We certainly will, and I will take that back to the department on behalf of the noble Baroness.

Lord Taylor of Warwick Portrait Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-Afl) [V]
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My Lords, in reality there is only one race: the human race. What steps are the Government taking to address the fact that, for the first time in six years, there are currently no chairmen or chairwomen, chief executives or finance directors in the FTSE 100 from the black community?

Baroness Scott of Bybrook Portrait Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
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My Lords, this issue is something that the Government have been working on with the private sector for a long time and will continue to do so, particularly on increasing the number of ethnic communities that are at the top of those organisations.