Baroness Thomas of Winchester

Liberal Democrat Peer

Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 15 June 2006

Positions held at time of appointment: former Head of Office, Office of the Liberal Democrat Whips, House of Lords. (from Number 10 press release)

Currently held offices

  • Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (since 5 Sep 2024)
  • Member, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) (since 22 Feb 2022)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (19 Jul 2017 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 19 Jan 2022)
  • Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (17 Jun 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
  • Member, Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 15 Mar 2016)
  • Chair, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee ( 9 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee ( 9 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Spokesperson for Work and Pensions ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
  • Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (15 Nov 2007 to 20 Jun 2012)
  • Spokesperson in the Lords, Work & Pensions ( 5 Jul 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (27 Nov 2006 to 14 May 2014)
  • Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (23 Nov 2006 to 8 Apr 2010)
  • Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (23 Nov 2006 to 8 Apr 2010)
  • Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (23 Nov 2006 to 8 Apr 2010)

Recent appearances

  • Written Answers — Women and Equalities: Disability: Rented Housing 3 Jan 2025

    To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Smith of Malvern on 17 December (HL3216), whether they will consult with interested parties and expedite the implementation of the remaining parts of section 36 and associated Schedules of the Equality Act 2010 to address the shortage of housing for disabled people.
  • Written Answers — Women and Equalities: Disability: Rented Housing 17 Dec 2024

    To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to enforce section 36 and Schedule 4 of the Equality Act 2010, to ensure landlords cannot unreasonably deny disabled access adaptations to communal areas.
  • Written Answers — Home Office: Immigration: Training 6 Dec 2024

    To ask His Majesty's Government how long the initial training is for the new round of immigration officer recruits; and whether there is any mentoring by experienced officers.

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