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Lord Bishop of Carlisle

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Became Member: 3rd October 2013

Left House: 31st August 2023 (Retired)


Lord Bishop of Carlisle is not a member of any APPGs
Adult Social Care Committee
19th Jan 2022 - 21st Nov 2022
Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS Committee
25th May 2016 - 5th Apr 2017


Division Voting information

Lord Bishop of Carlisle has voted in 31 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Carlisle voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 119
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Bethell (Conservative)
(15 debate interactions)
Lord True (Conservative)
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(36 debate contributions)
Home Office
(9 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(5 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Health and Social Care Levy Act 2021
(2,037 words contributed)
Health and Care Act 2022
(1,453 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Bishop of Carlisle, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Lord Bishop of Carlisle has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Bishop of Carlisle has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 5 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
12th Apr 2021
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will allocate the remainder of the £40 million pledged to brain cancer research announced in May 2018.

We are unable to specify an exact date when the remainder of the £40 million will be allocated, as we are relying on researchers to submit high-quality research proposals in this very difficult area. However, we are working to improve the number and quality of applications by working with the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission towards funding workshops for previously unsuccessful researchers to support them in submitting higher quality research applications.

25th Feb 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) train, (2) recruit, and (3) retain, sufficient numbers of podiatrists to meet (a) current, and (b) future, needs.

The NHS People Plan, which will be published by the National Health Service in early 2020, will set out a clear framework for growing and sustaining a well-skilled workforce across the whole NHS.

In December 2019, the Government announced additional maintenance grant funding, which will be available from September 2020 for new and continuing students of £5,000. In addition, students with child dependants will benefit from an extra £1,000 and new students studying a specialist subject including podiatry will be able to access a further £1,000. These grants are on top of student loan allowances and do not need to be re-paid.

NHS Improvement has developed a shared learning resource to improve staff retention, including case studies to highlight the great work taking place across the service.

10th Jun 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ensure that individuals prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain have their prescriptions reviewed on an annual basis.

The General Medical Council’s (GMC’s) ethical guidance Good practice in prescribing and managing medicines and devices (2013) sets out that with all prescriptions, it is expected that clinicians make sure that suitable arrangements are in place for monitoring, follow-up and review, taking account of the patients’ needs and any risks arising from the medicines.

A copy of the GMC guidance is attached.

Baroness Barran
Shadow Minister (Education)
10th Mar 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government why the government of China's persecution of Falun Gong practitioners has not been referenced in relation to their proposals for a new Magnitsky-style sanctions regime.

We have announced our intention to establish a UK autonomous Global Human Rights ('Magnitsky-style') sanctions regime. It would be inappropriate to comment on potential designations before the regulations come into force.

13th Oct 2020
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the passing of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on 25 June, what information and guidance they plan to provide online about the availability of counselling and mediation services for couples going through the procedure of divorce.

As part of implementing the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, the Government is committed to ensuring that appropriate support services are clearly signposted from gov.uk webpages for those contemplating divorce. We are also committed to providing appropriate signposting as part of the legal process of divorce through an updated online divorce service. While precise details are yet to be finalised, these services would likely include mediation and marriage and relationship support services.

Baroness Scott of Bybrook
Opposition Whip (Lords)