The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 12th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of government policy on rural areas, and how they intend to ensure that government policy takes the needs of rural communities into account.
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The Bishop of Lichfield received the following written answer on 12th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of Lichfield asked His Majesty’s Government how many deaths by suicide of people on probation there were in England and Wales in each of the last 10 years.
Continue reading “Bishop of Lichfield asks about deaths by suicide of those on probation”The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 12th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the study by Arpita Ghosh, Heather Flowe and James Rockey Estimating excess mortality due to female genital mutilation, published August 2023, and (2) the number of avoidable deaths resulting from female genital mutilation (FGM); and of the organisations which receive FGM aid grants from the UK, how many provide medical assistance to women and girls suffering life-threatening complications as a result of FGM, including severe bleeding, obstructed labour, and infection.
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On 11th March 2025, the Bishop of Sheffield spoke in support of amendment 13 to the Football Governance Bill which would ensure that football clubs comply with the Climate Change Act 2008:
My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 13, to which I have added my name. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for tabling this significant addition to the Bill.
Continue reading “Football Governance Bill: Bishop of Sheffield supports amendment on Climate Change Act compliance”On 11th March 2025, the House of Lords debated the Football Governance Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which Bishops took part:
The Bishop of St Albans moved two amendments to the Holocaust Memorial Bill on11th March 2025: amendment 22, which would seek to “limit the amount of time that Victoria Tower Gardens can be closed to the public as a result of events linked to the proposed Holocaust memorial and learning centre to three days a year,” and amendment 26, which would seek to “prevent the establishment of refreshment kiosks or static outbuildings in Victoria Tower Gardens.”
The Lord Bishop of St Albans: My Lords, I thank the noble Viscount, Lord Eccles, for opening this group. I will speak to my Amendment 22, which seeks to limit the amount of time that Victoria Tower Gardens can be closed to the public as a result of events linked to the proposed Holocaust memorial and learning centre to three days a year.
The protection conferred on Victoria Tower Gardens by the original Act of 1900 was put in place to ensure access to the park as a park in perpetuity. This is particularly important to residents in the locality, many of whom live in flats and would not otherwise have access to green spaces. We cannot discuss this Bill without giving due consideration to them and what protections will be in place for them. I note that, in responding to these concerns, the Select Committee report states that limiting the closure dates of Victoria Tower Gardens is a “reasonable request”, as it particularly affects residents who use it on a weekly basis.
Continue reading “Holocaust Memorial Bill: Bishop of St Albans tables amendments”The Bishop of Lichfield received the following written answer on 11th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of Lichfield asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the early release scheme on the Probation Service; and what additional support and funding they are providing to the Probation Service in connection with that scheme.
Continue reading “Bishop of Lichfield asks about impact of early release scheme on the Probation Service”The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 11th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035, supports investment, infrastructure and productivity improvement in rural communities.
Continue reading “Bishop of St Albans asks about investment in rural areas”The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answers on 11th March 2025:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of India regarding the admission of stateless Rohingya children to schools.
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The Bishop of Bristol asked a question on methods to address food provision in low income households on 10th March 2025, during a discussion on poverty in the UK:
The Lord Bishop of Bristol: My Lords, JRF has been publishing its analysis of the incidence and impact of poverty for more than 100 years. I have reason to be grateful for its analytical work, but I also see the impact of poverty in my own diocese: in our food banks, which continue to need to grow and are dependent on the voluntary efforts of so many; and in our schools. Our children are going hungry because insufficient income is coming into their homes. Can the Minister elaborate on steps the Government are taking to address the issue of food provision, such as raising household incomes—particularly in the context of the current discussion on benefits—and working with agencies to ensure that emergency food provision, which has sadly become so prevalent, is still available as a last resort?
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