On 20th June 2023, the House of Lords debated the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. Votes were held on amendments to the bill, in which Bishops took part:
Votes: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
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Bishop of St Albans asks about research into neurological conditions
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answers on 20th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government how much money they are directing annually to research the (1) causes, and (2) treatment, for corticobasal degeneration.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 19th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government how much funding they provided for community choirs in each of the past three years.
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con): His Majesty’s Government recognises the huge contribution cultural groups and organisations make, not only to the economy and international reputation of the United Kingdom, but also to the wellbeing and enrichment of its people. Local choirs are an important part of many people’s lives across the UK, providing a creative outlet and strong sense of community, as well as an accessible, enjoyable cultural experience enjoyed by people of all ages.
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On 16th June 2023, the Bishop of St Albans’ Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill – which would require Coroners to enter a verdict on the case of suicide, with a view to ascertaining if the suicide was related to gambling – had its third reading in the House of Lords and passed to the House of Commons:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans: That the Bill do now pass.
I hope noble Lords will grant me the indulgence of saying a few words about this Bill. In so doing, I declare my interest as a vice-chairman of Peers for Gambling Reform and a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I express my appreciation for those Members of the House who have been so helpful. This is the third iteration of this Bill that I have brought before your Lordships’ House, and I believe it has been radically improved. I thank my parliamentary researchers past and present, Sam Parker and Chris Grozdoski, and in particular the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood, and the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, for their advice and valuable suggestions. I also thank members of Peers for Gambling Reform for their steadfast support as we have taken this Private Member’s Bill through your Lordships’ House.
Continue reading “Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]: Bishop of St Albans moves that bill should pass”Bishop of St Albans asks about increased rates of tuberculosis in Sudan
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 16th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the surge in tuberculosis cases in Sudan; and what steps they are taking to provide medical aid to that country.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 16th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what exemptions will there be to the general ban on the sale of peat and peat-containing products in the retail horticultural sector from 2024.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 13th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support farmers who suffer from livestock worrying.
Lord Benyon (Con): The Government takes the issue of livestock worrying very seriously, recognising the distress this can cause farmers and animals, as well as the financial implications.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 7th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government how many cases of whistleblowing were (1) reported, and (2) investigated, by the Civil Service in (a) 2020 (b) 2021, (c) 2022, and (d) 2023.
Baroness Neville Rolfe (Con): I refer the Noble Lord to my answer HL7792 on 25th May.
Bishop of St Albans asks about status of journalists in Sudan and South Sudan
The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 6th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the status of journalists, particularly women journalists, in Sudan and South Sudan.
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con): In April 2023, the UK led the mandate renewal for the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) at the UN Human Rights Council. The Commission reported that journalists in South Sudan experience severe harassment, including arbitrary detention and death threats, with some going into hiding or fleeing the country. In South Sudan, the UK consistently raises the importance of media freedom with the Government of South Sudan and funded a project with the Female Journalists Network to enhance media literacy skills among civil society women leaders and improve the technical ability of female journalists.
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The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 5th June 2023:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Somalia about the prevention of famine in that country; and what future engagements they have scheduled.
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con): In 2022 the collective efforts of humanitarian partners and donors, including the UK, averted famine in Somalia. Despite the reduced famine risk, humanitarian needs remain extraordinary.
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