"To ask His Majesty’s Government, in light of the ongoing pensions review, what assessment they have made of the impact of current private pension access rules on the financial security of working-age people living with a terminal diagnosis...." Baroness Martin of Brockley - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend for his Answer. It is encouraging to hear that the Government will look again at this important issue. The rules on access to private pensions for terminally ill people were designed for an era when terminal diagnosis often meant death within months, but …..." Baroness Martin of Brockley - View Speech
"My Lords, I focus my remarks on youth crime. It is a timely subject, coinciding with the publication today of the Government’s excellent White Paper on youth justice.
The youth justice system, built on the foundations of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, has been one of the great, quiet …..." Baroness Martin of Brockley - View Speech
"My Lords and Ladies, it is a profound honour to address this House for the first time and a real pleasure as well to speak alongside so many incredible women also making their maiden speeches today. I am grateful to my supporters, my noble friends Lord Wood of Anfield and …..." Baroness Martin of Brockley - View Speech