"My Lords, given the range of concerns and questions raised across the House, will the Minister and her department consider putting in the Library or otherwise providing a briefing for Members of this House about the numbers of children involved in the criminal justice system, their race, gender and class—if …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome this initiative and thank the Minister for her responses. Is she aware that opportunities for young people with disabilities are very fractious at the moment? Will the Government ensure that people with all different disabilities, including autism, have the opportunity to benefit from this scheme with …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, many local councils in cities across our country are building upwards, with high-rise housing development even for families. I welcome these milestones in advanced building safety in building infrastructure. Can the Minister assure the House that she is doing everything she can to speed up the process and …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister is absolutely correct to suggest that early-stage identification is critical. She will be aware that there have been decades of persistent underfunding and pressures on local authorities about SEND services. Hundreds of thousands of children are still awaiting their final assessment. Can the Minister assure the …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, we had a wonderful and very productive debate last week on Sudan. These issues will continue to impact the people of South Sudan and Sudan. Will the Minister ensure that in any work Britain is doing, we are never again accused of interfering in what the people of …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for his leadership and contribution to this House, and I thank him for initiating this debate.
It is beyond comprehension that, in this century, we are failing to use every means available to us as …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton, for her important Question. I declare my interest as having a 46 year-old son with a learning disability and autism. I am currently mentoring a highly educated 38 year-old young man, who has four degrees, including a master’s and a PhD. …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"My Lords, what a pleasure and privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson of Winterbourne. In the light of the impassioned contributions in this Chamber already, I wish to speak as a mother, a daughter and someone who has worked professionally in suicide prevention. I speak with a heavy …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech
"I express my gratitude to the Minister for describing what must have been a heart-rending nightmare, speaking to the innocent people, particularly the women and children, who have been suffering so dreadfully. I declare my interest as a member of the all-party parliamentary group. I have visited Sudan, and it …..." Baroness Uddin - View Speech