In the House of Lords
HL Deb 21 October 1958 vol 211 c662. Barbara Frances, wife of George Percival Wright, Esquire (known as Barbara Wootton), having been created Baroness Wootton of Abinger, of Abinger Common in the County of Surrey, for life—Was introduced, making the solemn Affirmation. |
Barbara Wootton on the day in 1958 she became a life peer, with Lord Longford and Lord Burden on either side.
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Watch a video of the state opening of parliament in 1958. |
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Women in the Lords: The Life Peerages Act - Women and Change in the House of Lords since 1958, Baroness Hayman (the Lord Speaker). 6 December 2007.
The first of a series of five lectures hosted by the House of Lords, in conjunction with the Mile End Group celebrating the 50th anniversary since life Peers, and consequently women Members, first joined the House of Lords under the Life Peerages Act 1958 was given by Baroness Hayman, the Lord Speaker who spoke about women and change in the House of Lords. Images, Video and Transcript.