Baroness Campbell makes her maiden speech

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Baroness Sue Campbell CBE, Chair of the Youth Sport Trust and UK Sport, makes her maiden speech today in the House of Lords. She was appointed a life peer in December 2008 in recognition of her contribution to sport and education in the UK. She will speak and debate on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Baroness Sue Campbell CBE said:

“I am absolutely delighted to be making my maiden speech in the House of Lords today and was very proud to be recognised by the Lords for my achievements. My passion remains as strong as ever and I very much look forward to working with fellow peers to drive forward sport in the UK - both at elite level and within the education system."

Lord Coe, who has called today's debate, said of Sue's appointment to the House of Lords:

"I have seen Sue’s dedication to sport first hand in the thirty years I have known her, and I’m delighted that her outstanding achievements in the world of sport have been recognised in this way. She will be a great supporter and champion of the inspirational power of sport, and I know the whole House will benefit from her intimate understanding of sporting issues.”

Click here to read Baroness Sue Campbell's speech