The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education (Baroness Barran) (Con): My Lords, it is an extraordinary privilege but somewhat of a challenge to be closing this International Women’s Day debate.

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My Lords, it is an extraordinary privilege but somewhat of a challenge to be closing this International Women’s Day debate. I thank all noble Baronesses and noble Lords for their important contributions. In particular, I want to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, for her speech. She is now in a very elite weak tear-duct club, of which I am a proud member. To all of us across the House who know the noble Baroness, she demonstrated the courage for which we are so fond of her and the integrity that she brings to every role. Those of us who have been or are in government will recognise the incr

Motion to Take Note Moved by That this House takes note of International Women’s Day and the steps taken to promote the economic inclusion of women. My Lords, I am delighted that the noble Baroness, Lady Casey of Blackstock, has chosen this debate in which to make her maiden speech. She has worked tirelessly over the last 30 years in an extraordinary career dedicated to public service and helping others; she is truly a worthy addition to your Lordships’ House. I am sure that all noble Lords look forward with great interest to what she has to say. It gives me great pleasure to open this year’s …