Oral & written questions in the Lords and Commons
The Bishop of Chelmsford received the following written answer on 9th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether Iran has contravened the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights since the start of recent hostilities between USA and Israel and Iran.
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On 8th July Bishop of Winchester asked a question on safe and legal routes for Iranian nationals seeking asylum, particularly religious minorities facing persecution:
The Lord Bishop of Winchester: My Lords, if I may broaden the scope of the Question, given that the recent conflict has not led to any evident improvement in the situation facing ordinary Iranians, what assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of the availability of safe and legal routes for Iranian nationals? I am thinking in particular of members of Iran’s persecuted and vulnerable religious minorities, including Christian converts, Bahá’ís, Sunni and Sufi Muslims.
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The Bishop of Sheffield received the following written answer on 8th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Sheffield asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the training available to asylum application caseworkers; and whether they plan to revise the guidance for them.
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The Bishop of Manchester received the following written answer on 8th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Manchester asked His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel regarding reports concerning restrictions on access to land owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Silwan, Jerusalem.
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The Bishop of Winchester received the following written answer on 8th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Winchester asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of India regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, and in particular about the impact the Bill would have on poor and vulnerable citizens in India, and those who depend on charity from overseas.
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The Bishop of Winchester responded to a government statement giving an apology for historical forced adoption on 7th July 2026, echoing the sentiments expressed and enquiring about financial support to increase capacity for therapeutic services for victims:
The Lord Bishop of Winchester: My Lords, I welcome the Prime Minister’s apology last week and thank the Lord Privy Seal for reading it with such empathy and compassion. The House will be aware, I am sure, that last month, Archbishop Sarah issued an apology for the Church of England’s involvement in these practices, and specifically for the pain, trauma and stigma experienced—and still carried—by many people as a result. She said what the Prime Minister also said in his apology: “The shame is ours, not yours”. Today, I add my voice to the apology to all people who experienced loss or received poor care in homes affiliated to the Church of England, whether mothers or adoptees. We are deeply sorry.
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The Bishop of Winchester asked a question on the importance of safeguarding arts education at all levels during a discussion on the independent review of Arts Council England on 7th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Winchester: My Lords, I hope noble Lords will indulge me if I associate all the Lords spiritual with the remarks that have been made about Lord Mackay of Clashfern. He was indeed a man of great Christian faith, generous heart and broad sympathies, and we all pay tribute to him. I may be the only Member of the House who played him once at water polo, and it was a delightful experience.
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The Bishop of Norwich received the following written answer on 7th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Norwich asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to incentivise collaboration between community energy organisations and local authorities in order to deliver renewable energy targets at a local level.
Continue reading “Bishop of Norwich asks about renewable energy targets”The Bishop of Sheffield received the following written answer on 7th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Sheffield asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention.
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The Bishop of Manchester tabled a question on the establishment of an international marine protected area in the Sargasso Sea under the Global Ocean Treaty on 6ht July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Manchester: To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to support the establishment of an international marine protected area in the Sargasso Sea under the Global Ocean Treaty.
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