"My Lords, it is a great honour to be opening the debate on the Rare Cancers Bill today. I thank Dr Scott Arthur, the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, who, when he drew number six in the Private Members’ Bill ballot in autumn 2024, chose this crucially important …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in this debate. It truly has shown this House at its best, with a combination of personal stories and incredible expertise on the subject—way beyond my level of knowledge. Everybody has played an important part in highlighting just how important this …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I will reflect on the journey that has led to the Bill before us. English devolution has not arrived all at once; it has been shaped over time by successive Governments of different political parties, each building on what came before—from the championing by the noble Lord, Lord …..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the news of free apprenticeships for under 25s in small and medium-sized enterprises. This is good news for young people and businesses. What impact does the Minister think it will have on the number of people coming into apprenticeships in those arenas?..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, a number of concerns have been raised about Ofcom’s recently released draft illegal content codes of practice. Can my noble friend the Minister say what plans the Government have to monitor the effectiveness of those codes of practice?..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the level and costs of temporary accommodation provided by local authorities...." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply. What are the Government doing to address some of the underlying drivers of the huge increase in the financial costs to both local and central government on this issue?..." Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay - View Speech
"My Lords, I strongly support the Private Member’s Bill from the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, on the recognition of the Palestinian state. I draw the House’s attention to my registered interest as a director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding.