"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the availability of parenting support programmes for families following a child’s diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition; and what plans they have to improve access to support...." Baroness Leaman - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the Minister, although her Answer confirms that no assessment has been made of the adequacy of parenting support programmes and that data is not held centrally. Earlier this year, Open University research found that only one in four parents of neurodivergent children feel confident in the …..." Baroness Leaman - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for introducing this Bill. I start by acknowledging his deep knowledge of our railways. Few in either House are better placed to steward legislation of this kind. I hope that expertise will make him receptive to the constructive scrutiny that these Benches …..." Baroness Leaman - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Janke for securing this important debate. I will focus my remarks on the crisis in medicine supply, the collapse of our community pharmacy network, and the impact that these failures are having on patients, particularly children with ADHD, many of …..." Baroness Leaman - View Speech
"My Lords, in response to the Think Work First report, the Government accepted the recommendation to double the number of supported internships and to expand eligibility beyond those with an EHCP. Can the Minister tell the House what, if any, targets have been set to achieve this expansion and, therefore, …..." Baroness Leaman - View Speech
"My Lords, for the past seven years, I have served as chief of staff to my right honourable friend Sir Ed Davey. While I declare this interest, I must say that it has not all been wet suits and splash parks. I am not sure that my new leader, my …..." Baroness Leaman - View Speech