"The right reverend Prelate’s wife will definitely know that being without education, employment or training has a devastating effect on young people. The consequences for social stability and the fabric of society are incredibly important, and I know the Minister is aware of that. To get a job, individuals need …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"The AGM is a more than convenient opportunity for shareholders in this sector to express their views. Of course, they all wish that the awkward squad would stay at home, as we do in this place, but we have to put up with the awkward squad—and my noble friend is …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"My Lords, it is evident all over the country that there is an epidemic of sick notes. Is there anything that the Government are doing to strengthen the arm of GPs who try to resist giving a sick note on simple request?..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"My Lords, I will try to be mild, obedient, good and kind. Let me say how delighted I am to speak in this debate. I applaud the Communications and Digital Committee’s report on media literacy, and the splendid way in which the noble Baroness introduced today’s discussion. She had so …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"My Lords, I recognise the Minister’s great commitment to this subject and appreciate his comments on the fact that young people do not mature at the same age—it has nothing to do with their calendar age—and on the needs, vulnerability and learning problems of these children as they face the …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"I send my warmest congratulations to my noble friend Lord Blackwell and my appreciation of his dedicated service at the Yehudi Menuhin School. It is always a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bull, who was principal dancer at the Royal Opera House when I was Secretary of State …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech
"My Lords, I endorse the comments of my noble friend Lord Kamall about recognition of those doctors who have decided not to take action. There can be no way that doctors abandoning patients is compatible with the Hippocratic oath they have taken. For 17 years as chancellor of a university, …..." Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone - View Speech