Baroness Morris of Yardley Portrait

Baroness Morris of Yardley

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 14th June 2005


Baroness Morris of Yardley is not a member of any APPGs
6 Former APPG memberships
Acquired Brain Injury, Education Technology, Schools, Learning and Assessment, Social Mobility, T Levels, Teaching Profession
Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee
13th Jun 2019 - 16th Jun 2022
National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee
15th Oct 2020 - 24th Nov 2021
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee
29th Jun 2017 - 28th Mar 2018
Social Mobility Committee
11th Jun 2015 - 16th Mar 2016
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
16th May 2012 - 14th May 2014
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
24th Nov 2009 - 14th May 2014
Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
24th Nov 2009 - 15th May 2012
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts)
13th Jun 2003 - 5th May 2005
Secretary of State for Education and Skills
8th Jun 2001 - 24th Oct 2002
Minister of State (Department for Education and Employment) (School Standards)
28th Jul 1998 - 8th Jun 2001
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment)
2nd May 1997 - 28th Jul 1998
Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
27th Apr 1992 - 9th Dec 1994


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Morris of Yardley has voted in 22 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

28 Jan 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Morris of Yardley voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 122 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 126
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour)
Minister of State (Education)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Education
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Baroness Morris of Yardley has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Baroness Morris of Yardley, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Baroness Morris of Yardley has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Morris of Yardley has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 1 Written Question

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
22nd Jan 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps are being taken by NHS England to ensure that supplies of wigs contracted by the NHS offer a full range, including those appropriate for people of colour.

During the process to renew what is now the current framework agreement, Wigs and Accessories, NHS Supply Chain conducted extensive engagement nationally to fully understand the provision and supply of wigs, and the requirements from both a National Health Service and supplier perspective. A significant challenge was that wig provision is predominantly conducted by the health and beauty industry, who were not familiar with public procurement law and healthcare framework tendering. NHS Supply Chain’s clinical and commercial teams worked closely with these industry groups to support their access to the wigs framework, to provide a wider range of products for NHS providers to access.

The current NHS Supply Chain framework will expire toward the end of 2025 and NHS Supply Chain’s teams are engaging with key stakeholders across the NHS to determine the future approach in this product area, with appropriateness for the wearer as one of the fundamental focus areas of consideration.

Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)