PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
House of Lords Appointments: Diversity - 29 February 2024 (Commons/Commons Chamber)
Debate Detail
Contributions from Esther McVey, are highlighted with a yellow border.
Andrew Gwynne
Denton and Reddish
Esther McVey
The Minister without Portfolio
Since 2010, female representation has risen to 29.1% and ethnic minority representation had risen by November 2021—those are the latest verified figures I have—to 6.6%.
10:04:24
Andrew Gwynne
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?
Esther McVey
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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