Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Jul 2025 Voting at 16
"My Lords, in light of the Government’s want for more young people to be registered to vote, will they consider a national “Register to Vote Day” for schools, when young people are encouraged to register to vote online in their registration classes?..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, the Institute of Student Employers has found that in 2023, there were an average of 140 applicants per graduate role, the highest in over 30 years. What specific initiatives are His Majesty’s Government supporting for the creation of more graduate jobs outside London?..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, I will speak in the gap, if I may. I would like to congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Shawcross-Wolfson, on her maiden speech. I look forward to her future contributions, particularly with her policy background. I also want to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bryan, for her service …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, I will also speal to my Amendment 48. I have tabled these amendments to address a critical and long-standing gap in how we protect workers from sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. They are, at their heart, about prevention and ensuring that employers have a proactive …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his answer. I must admit that that answer does not counter the fact that the burden of proof remains on individuals rather than employers. I have previously shared a number of cases where, for example, big companies have had lots of media attention around lots …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, as there is no women’s prison in Wales, can the Minister give an update on the residential centre in Swansea?..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, I would like to make a point about why so many people across the UK, particularly young people, have joined Palestine Action. It is important that we recognise their frustrations at the current time. Direct action at military bases is nothing new, as many noble Lords have pointed …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, before I begin my remarks in support of Amendment 4, I will comment on the announcement by the noble Baroness the Leader of the House earlier. I welcome the establishment of a Select Committee to look into retirement age and participation. Although, obviously, I would like to see …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech
"My Lords, last week the Intergenerational Foundation released a report that found that the public spending gap between children and pensioners has widened by 170%. That means that in 2023-24 pensioners received around £31,000, in comparison to children at £18,000. The winter fuel allowance has meant that there are fewer …..." Baroness Smith of Llanfaes - View Speech