Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Baroness Pinnock Excerpts

Report stage
Tuesday 11th November 2025 Lords Chamber

I am aware that many right reverend Prelates in your Lordships’ House have questioned the veracity of these reports and anecdotes. I agree with them that we cannot make policy on a matter of great importance based on the testimony of one bishop. That is why I ask that the Government look again at their processes and take steps to collect detailed data that can be used for robust scrutiny.

[Baroness Pinnock (LD)]

My Lords, can the noble Baroness confirm that Matthew Firth is not a bishop of the Church of England?

[Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Con)]

My Lords, it is my understanding that he is an Anglican bishop, but I will let him speak for himself on this matter. I beg to move.