This week in the House of Lords bishops spoke in debates on the Government’s Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill, corporate governance and employee shareholding, and the impact of Brexit on the arts. They asked questions about the death penalty and the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. The Second Church Estates Commissioner answered a question on corporate engagement.
The Bishop of Newcastle was on duty in the Lords throughout the week, reading prayers at the start of each sitting day.
Monday 8th October
Parliament was not sitting
Tuesday 9th October
The Bishop of St Albans received a written answer to a question on death penalty assurances for British or former British citizens.
The Bishop of Newcastle spoke in a debate on the Government’s Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill.
Wednesday 10th October
The Bishop of Durham received a written answer on the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme
Thursday 11th October
The Second Church Estates Commissioner, Rt Hon Dame Caroline Spelman MP, answered a written question from Frank Field MP on corporate engagement
The Bishop of St Albans spoke in a debate on employee shareholding and participation in corporate governance.
The Bishop of Chichester spoke in a debate on the impact of Brexit on the arts.
Friday 12th October
Parliament was not sitting
