House of Lords Appointments Diversity 2024-02-29
2024-02-29
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Q1
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The question is prompted by a need to assess progress in diversity within the House of Lords.
What assessment has his Department made of trends in the diversity of appointments to the House of Lords?
Since 2010, female representation has risen to 29.1% and ethnic minority representation had risen by November 2021—to 6.6%. Those are the latest verified figures I have.
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Q2
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The question is prompted by criticism over appointments made following a resignation.
That is good progress, but can the Minister explain why her right hon. Friend the Member for South West Norfolk (Elizabeth Truss)—Liz of the 50-day reign—was allowed to award her mates for their part in her failure with jobs for life in the legislature? Is she proud of that?
It is a long-standing tradition that anybody who reaches the height of Prime Minister—irrespective of which party that is for—has a resignation list. The former Prime Minister has appointed accomplished people, and I am quite sure that they will contribute significantly to the other House.
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The questioner's specific criticism about awarding mates was not directly addressed.
A Long-Standing Tradition
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