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Information between 30th May 2025 - 19th June 2025

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Division Votes
2 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Southwark voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Bishops Aye votes vs 0 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116
11 Jun 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Southwark voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 0 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 161
11 Jun 2025 - Holocaust Memorial Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Southwark voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 0 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 129


Speeches
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Conflict in the Middle East
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (194 words)
Monday 16th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Leader of the House
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Winter Fuel Payment
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (61 words)
Thursday 12th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
HM Treasury
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Craft Industry: Support
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (550 words)
Thursday 12th June 2025 - Grand Committee
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Holocaust Memorial Bill
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (178 words)
Report stage part one
Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Winter Fuel Payment
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (77 words)
Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
HM Treasury
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Social Care and Special Education Charities: Employer National Insurance Contributions
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (58 words)
Monday 9th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
HM Treasury
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 2 speeches (161 words)
Monday 9th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Leader of the House
Lord Bishop of Southwark speeches from: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Lord Bishop of Southwark contributed 1 speech (735 words)
2nd reading
Monday 2nd June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Home Office


Written Answers
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Southwark (Bishops - Bishops)
Thursday 5th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel concerning its responsibilities under international humanitarian law for access to food, water and medical supplies by the population of Gaza.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Israel must immediately restore the flow of aid into Gaza in line with its obligations under International Humanitarian Law. On 23 April, we issued a statement, together with France and Germany, calling for Israel to immediately restart a rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza and expressed our outrage at recent strikes on humanitarian personnel, infrastructure, premises and healthcare facilities. The Minister for the Middle East summoned the Israeli Ambassador on 20 May to make clear that the UK stands firmly against Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza, its wholly inadequate plan for aid delivery and to demand that a full and unhindered resumption in the flow of aid into Gaza takes place immediately. UK support has meant over 430,000 people have received essential healthcare, more than 640,000 have received food, and 275,000 people have improved access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services. On 28 April the UK announced a package of support for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including £101 million for humanitarian aid, support for Palestinian economic development, and strengthening Palestinian Authority governance and reform. The Minister for the Middle East spoke with the Israeli Ambassador on 20 May to make clear that the UK stands firmly against Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza, its wholly inadequate plan for aid delivery and to demand that a full and unhindered resumption in the flow of aid into Gaza takes place immediately.

Egypt: Religious Orders
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Southwark (Bishops - Bishops)
Tuesday 17th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Egypt concerning the ruling of the Ismailia Court of Appeal on 27 May on the world’s oldest continuous Christian monastery at St Catherine, Sinai, regarding the ownership of the site and of the surrounding area.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK Government recognises St Catherine's Monastery's historical and religious importance and tracks this long-standing land ownership dispute. Our Embassy in Cairo participated in discussions with the Egyptian government on this issue on Friday 30 May. We will continue to monitor developments and engage on issues of heritage protection and religious freedoms.

Jerusalem: Cultural Heritage
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Southwark (Bishops - Bishops)
Tuesday 17th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will meet members of Save the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem; and what support, if any, they are providing to the campaign of preventing the takeover of Armenian property in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK recognises that Jerusalem holds particular significance for many groups around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It has been the position of the UK Government since 1967 that the Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) are not lawfully part of the State of Israel. In line with relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, we regard East Jerusalem as part of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. His Majesty's Government continue to support the cultural presence and identity in East Jerusalem. Officials at our Consulate General in Jerusalem regularly meet with members of the Christian community and Churches in Jerusalem, including the Armenian Patriarchate, to understand the impact of issues affecting their community.

Jerusalem: Cultural Heritage
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Southwark (Bishops - Bishops)
Tuesday 17th June 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will take steps to ensure there are no changes to the shape of the Armenian Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem that would be illegal.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK recognises that Jerusalem holds particular significance for many groups around the globe, especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It has been the position of the UK Government since 1967 that the Occupied Palestinian Territories (West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) are not lawfully part of the State of Israel. In line with relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, we regard East Jerusalem as part of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. His Majesty's Government continue to support the cultural presence and identity in East Jerusalem. Officials at our Consulate General in Jerusalem regularly meet with members of the Christian community and Churches in Jerusalem, including the Armenian Patriarchate, to understand the impact of issues affecting their community.




Lord Bishop of Southwark mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
House of Lords
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Friday 13th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
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Thursday 12th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
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Monday 9th June 2025 - Lords Chamber