Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, if anybody had suggested to me 18 months ago that I would be standing here, having been ennobled and making my maiden speech, I would never have believed them. Some noble Lords are worried that I do not know my right from my left and that I may not be sitting on the correct Benches. I have to tell your Lordships that all my political ancestors were Tories. I only know this because a...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, I begin by declaring an interest as CEO of the employment charity Tomorrow's People which aims to help people get and keep a job and to help them to focus on their destiny rather than their history. I hope that in relation to universal credit this Bill will help people to get extra focus on their destiny. In addition, before I joined your Lordships' House, I worked on the reports,...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, we have been debating some very substantive Bills in the House recently. When I have gone to pick them up, they have been pretty meaty and weighty. When I picked this one up, I saw how brief it was. Nevertheless, it is very powerful, and we should not let its size in any way detract from what we are trying to achieve. I congratulate the noble, Lord Newby, on bringing the Bill...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, I, too, was pleased that the gracious Speech included a commitment that the Government will strive to improve the lives of children and families. My motivation for wanting to contribute to this debate is the work that I see first-hand at Tomorrow's People. I therefore declare an interest in that I am the chief executive of that organisation. I, too, was interested to hear the...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, the subject of this debate is critical to the young people of our country who find themselves being released from custody. I, too, congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Healy, on securing this debate. My heart beats in concert with her on this, because it is a very important issue. I must declare that I am CEO of Tomorrow's People. I hope that the work we are doing with young people...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Boateng, and congratulate him on securing this debate. I declare an interest as the chief executive of Tomorrow's People and a trustee of New Philanthropy Capital. The subject matter is important to our country, our communities and our Government. We need professional, effective and robust public services delivered by whoever can best do the job. Noble...
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, on securing this debate. I declare an interest in that I am a chief executive of Tomorrow's People and try to work with some of the people that the noble Lord spoke about to make sure that they secure sustained employment. It will come as no surprise to anyone here that I believe wholeheartedly that acquiring skills, undertaking training...
Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Consequential Provision) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2021 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) Regulations 2021 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Pensions Regulator (Employer Resources Test) Regulations 2021 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2022 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022; Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 – Baroness Stedman-Scott.
Baroness Stedman-Scott: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to equip young people with the skills necessary to enter the job market.
Baroness Stedman-Scott: My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, in so doing, declare an interest as chief executive of Tomorrow’s People.