On 23rd April 2026, the House of Lords debated the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which a Bishop took part:
Division 3:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Jamieson on brownfield land use.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 209 / Not Content: 145
The Bishop of Chester voted Content.
Division 4:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Lord Shipley on local governance structures.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 207 / Not Content: 141
The Bishop of Chester voted Not Content.
Division 5:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on representation in local government.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 197 / Not Content: 144
The Bishop of Chester voted Not Content.
Division 6:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering on protection for businesses and facilities from unreasonable restrictions resulting from new developments.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 208 / Not Content: 138
The Bishop of Chester voted Content.
Division 7:
The Bishop of Chester took part in a vote on an amendment tabled by Baroness Scott of Bybrook on combined authorities.
The amendment was agreed. Content: 199 / Not Content: 146.
The Bishop of Chester voted Not Content.
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