Baroness Scott of Needham Market

Liberal Democrat Peer

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Recent appearances

  • Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Committee (13th Day): Amendment 387 18 May 2023

    My Lords, I support and shall speak very briefly to Amendment 471 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson. It is really important to recognise at the outset that his amendment is about one specific thing. It is not about the merits or otherwise of public access; it is about the future of the estimated 40,000 miles of historic public rights of way that were omitted from the definitive map...
  • Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve: Amendment to the Motion 2 May 2023

    My Lords, I also thank everyone who has taken part in this short debate, particularly the Minister, who I believe is committed to dealing with this backlog, much as we all regret the fact that it appears. I remain bemused that, in effect, we will continue to rely on other countries to enforce our legislation for us because we do not have the resources, whether parliamentary or Civil Service...
  • Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 - Motion to Approve: Amendment to the Motion 2 May 2023

    My Lords, I have tabled an amendment to the Motion—unusually, not because I disagree with the content of the statutory instrument but for precisely the opposite reason. This is a very important instrument concerning the most serious occurrence that can befall a vessel at sea—namely, a fire. Despite everything the Minister has said, I find it incomprehensible that it has taken the UK...

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 May 2000

Positions held at time of appointment: Group Leader, Suffolk County Council (from Number 10 press release)

Currently held offices

  • Member, European Affairs Committee (since 2 Feb 2022)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (since 3 Nov 2021)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (19 Jul 2017 to 19 Jan 2022)
  • Member, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (25 May 2016 to 27 Apr 2017)
  • Member, Select Committee on Charities (25 May 2016 to 26 Mar 2017)
  • Chair, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
  • Chair, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
  • Chair, EU Sub Committee D - Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Energy (21 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, EU Sub Committee B - Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (17 May 2012 to 21 May 2013)
  • Member, European Union Committee (16 May 2012 to 12 May 2016)
  • Member, EU Sub-Committee G - Social Policies and Consumer Protection (17 Oct 2011 to 16 May 2012)
  • Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) (6 Jul 2011 to 26 Mar 2012)
  • Member, Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) Committee (1 Jul 2010 to 13 Jan 2011)
  • Liberal Democrat Party President and Spokesperson for Communities and Local Government (8 Jan 2009 to 4 Feb 2009)
  • Party Chair, Liberal Democrats (1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010)
  • Member, Communications and Digital Committee (23 Apr 2007 to 8 Apr 2010)
  • Spokesperson in the Lords, Department for Communities and Local Government (2 Aug 2006 to 8 Jan 2009)
  • Spokesperson in the Lords, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (1 Jun 2005 to 2 Aug 2006)
  • Spokesperson in the Lords, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Local Government & the Regions (22 Feb 2005 to 1 Jun 2005)
  • Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (30 Nov 2004 to 30 Oct 2007)
  • Shadow Minister, Transport (26 Jan 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
  • Member, Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) (24 Mar 2003 to 31 Jul 2003)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (20 Nov 2002 to 18 Nov 2006)
  • Member, EU Sub-Committee B (12 Dec 2000 to 7 Nov 2002)

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