Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 Jul 2026 Railways Bill
"My Lords, following on from my noble friend’s point, can my noble friend the Minister confirm that any Member of this House can attend Grand Committee, and that it is recorded and can be watched back?..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, could my noble friend the Minister expand on what the Government are doing regarding working with international partners to rebuild confidence ahead of any future discussions?..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, for bringing forward this important debate. The Freedom in the Arts report raises important questions about artistic freedom and the role of our cultural institutions in an increasingly polarised society. While Members may reach different conclusions about some of …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend will know that many young carers take on significant caring responsibilities at an early age. What further action are the Government taking to identify and support young carers, so that their caring responsibilities do not limit their ability to reach their full potential in education, …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, I fear that Amendment 172C strays beyond the purpose of the Bill, which is concerned with improving the regulation of financial services and markets. It is not, in my view, the appropriate vehicle for reopening broader questions about the role and governance of the City of London Corporation. …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford. I take this opportunity to thank all those who serve and have served, and their families. This Bill is about more than just military law; it is about the promise we make to those who …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome this debate and I thank my noble friend Lord Brennan of Canton for bringing it forward today.
I imagine many of us in this Chamber can still remember our first live music concert. It is almost a rite of passage. I certainly remember taking my son …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"I thank the noble Lord for giving way. I mention local government because they are part of that grass-roots nexus for local people. They are the ones to whom our local grass-roots organisations will turn in order to try to get that extra money, that extra funding, so that they …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to add to this briefly. I have been sitting and listening to what has been said, and the one thing I have not heard about is working and liaising with local government. At the end of the day, it is at the forefront of providing the …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Verma. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill.
The first duty of any Government is to ensure the safety and security of the people they serve. In an increasingly uncertain world, where hostile state activity can …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech