On 17th April 2023, the House of Lords debated the Energy Bill in the second day of the report stage. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which bishops took part:
Votes: Energy Bill [HL]
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Bishop of Leeds asks about the role of Russia in conflict in Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Bishop of Leeds asked a question on the effect ongoing issues with Russia might have on conflict resolution in Armenia and Azerbaijan, during a debate on the aftermath of the Khojaly massacare and the situation in the latter two countries on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Leeds: My Lords, I thank the Minister for that answer. I wonder if I can tempt him to comment on the role of Russia in the current situation. Do the wider problems with Russia make it more or less likely that a solution might be found in Azerbaijan and Armenia?
Continue reading “Bishop of Leeds asks about the role of Russia in conflict in Armenia and Azerbaijan”Bishop of Derby asks when changes to Youth Rehabilitation Orders will commence
The Bishop of Derby received the following written answer on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Derby asked His Majesty’s Government when the pilot trial changes to Youth Rehabilitation Orders with Intensive Supervision and Surveillance will commence; and when they will report on their findings.
Continue reading “Bishop of Derby asks when changes to Youth Rehabilitation Orders will commence”Bishop of St Albans asks about produce imports
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the percentage of (1) tomatoes, (2) peas, (3) onions, and (4) carrots, consumed in England that were imported; and for each of those types of produce, what were the countries of origin of those imports.
Continue reading “Bishop of St Albans asks about produce imports”Bishop of St Albans asks about alternative grain export routes from Ukraine
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to find alternative routes for the export of grain from Ukraine given the closure of Black Sea ports in that country.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon: Grain is leaving Ukraine through Black Sea ports. As of 19 March, more than 900 voyages carrying over 25 million tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs departed ports to deliver vital foodstuffs to Asia, Africa and Europe through the UK supported Black Sea Grain Initiative. The UK, along with G7 partners, has also supported increased exports of grain from Ukraine through land routes into Europe. Specifically the UK provided £10 million to bolster the Ukrainian railway system and provide greater resilience to facilitate the movement of grain by land exports.
Bishop of Gloucester asks about conditions for those under Imprisonment for Public Protection
The Bishop of Gloucester received the following written answers on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester asked His Majesty’s Government:
- what emotional support and spiritual provision is available to prisoners under Imprisonment for Public Protection.
- what assessment they have made of the increase in the numbers of prisoners under Imprisonment for Public Protection serving ten or more years beyond their original tariff.
- what steps they are taking to reduce the number of women serving sentences under Imprisonment for Public Protection.
Bishop of St Albans asks about conflict in Mozambique
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 17th April 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the (1) famine, and (2) security situation, in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Continue reading “Bishop of St Albans asks about conflict in Mozambique”Bishop of St Albans asks about meals on wheels service
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 17th April 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of how many people used a meals on wheels service in (1) 2018, (2) 2019, (3) 2020, (4) 2021, and (5) 2022.
Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con): This information is not held centrally by the Department.
Bishop of St Albans asks about British citizen imprisoned in China
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to (1) the government of China, and (2) the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, about British citizen Jimmy Lai.
Continue reading “Bishop of St Albans asks about British citizen imprisoned in China”Bishop of Southwark asks about relations with Israel
The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answers on 17th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what response they have received from the government of Israel regarding the joint call that they and diplomatic representatives from 16 other countries made on the 13 March to reverse the eviction of six Palestinian families from Silwan, Sheikh Jarrah, and the Old City of Jerusalem.
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