"My Lords, I am pleased to answer this Question for Short Debate on what steps the Government intend to take to strengthen impartiality in the Civil Service and the delivery of public services. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner of Margravine, and noble Lords for their contributions to what …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"We are generally interested in public sector productivity, but I would be happy to write to the noble Lord.
Let me return to where I was heading at that point in my speech: the work of the Cabinet Secretary in not just waiting for the review but trying to get …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"I thought I had an insert on that. I have been going a bit fast because I am running out of time; if I have skipped over an insert, I apologise. I would be happy to write to the noble Baroness on that point. I am now over time, but …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"My Lords, the process for determining the UK G20 presidency objectives is under way. Next year’s presidency is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate effective UK international leadership and reinforce global economic stability, which is essential for working people in the UK. In the near term, our focus is on engaging …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"The UK is very committed to the rights of women and to addressing this issue on an international level. However, the process for determining the UK G20 presidency policy agenda is currently under way. In the near term, our focus is on engaging with the US G20 presidency ahead of …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"I am very happy to take the noble Lord’s suggestion away. As he will be aware from the debate we had on this earlier in the week, the UK is already demonstrating international leadership on this issue. We are considering all policy areas, particularly those on which we can show …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"My noble friend will not be surprised to hear me say that we continue to steadfastly condemn Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In relation to peace across the globe, we continue to work through international fora, such as the UN, on agendas around peace...." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"I am pleased to report that the noble Lord, Lord Hanson, is leading a summit on this issue. I am happy to write to the noble Lord with further details...." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"The Government are doing as much as they can on the issue that the noble Lord raises. It has been a priority of this Government since we came into office...." Baroness Twycross - View Speech
"The UK has displayed its ambitions in relation to this in Geneva and at the UN. I apologise to your Lordships’ House for not being able to say exactly what will be on the agenda for the UK G20’s presidency. We intend to use our presidency in an ambitious way. …..." Baroness Twycross - View Speech