My Lords, as we have heard, the death of Lord Laming, or Herbert as so many of us knew him, is a loss felt deeply across all these Benches. He was unapologetic in his determined campaigning to highlight the day-to-day pressures and achievements of those working in the social services...

My Lords, as we have heard, the death of Lord Laming, or Herbert as so many of us knew him, is a loss felt deeply across all these Benches. He was unapologetic in his determined campaigning to highlight the day-to-day pressures and achievements of those working in the social services...

Lords announcement of the retirement of Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay on 16 July 2026.

Lords announcement of the retirement of Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay on 16 July 2026.

My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement, with effect from today, of the noble Lord, Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I should like to thank the noble Lord...

My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement, with effect from today, of the noble Lord, Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I should like to thank the noble Lord...

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Laming on 15 July 2026.

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Laming on 15 July 2026.

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Laming, on 15 July. I understand that there will be an opportunity for the House to pay tribute to Lord Laming in the coming days. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences...

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Laming, on 15 July. I understand that there will be an opportunity for the House to pay tribute to Lord Laming in the coming days. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences...

My Lords, the message is as follows:

“His Majesty, being desirous that the provision made by Parliament for the financial support of the Royal Household should be considered, asks the Lords Spiritual and Temporal to concur in the adoption of such measures as the House of Commons may propose as suitable”.

My Lords, the message is as follows:

“His Majesty, being desirous that the provision made by Parliament for the financial support of the Royal Household should be considered, asks the Lords Spiritual and Temporal to concur in the adoption of such measures as the House of Commons may propose as suitable”.

My Lords, perhaps I could be permitted a few words of my own. Ann Widdecombe was a friend of mine for more than 50 years, believe it or not. She had that quality that guarantees all other virtues: immense courage. She also had great empathy for people, even those she...

My Lords, perhaps I could be permitted a few words of my own. Ann Widdecombe was a friend of mine for more than 50 years, believe it or not. She had that quality that guarantees all other virtues: immense courage. She also had great empathy for people, even those she...

That concludes Oral Questions for today. Those who wish to stream out of the Chamber can do so quickly and quietly.

That concludes Oral Questions for today. Those who wish to stream out of the Chamber can do so quickly and quietly.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, perhaps I might add a few words of my own. As has been said, Lord Mackay of Clashfern brought to public life a wonderful combination of brilliance, courtesy, principle and faith. He was formidable, but

never vain. He was learned, but never showy. He was firm in judgment...

My Lords, perhaps I might add a few words of my own. As has been said, Lord Mackay of Clashfern brought to public life a wonderful combination of brilliance, courtesy, principle and faith. He was formidable, but

never vain. He was learned, but never showy. He was firm in judgment...

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Mackay of Clashfern on 7 July 2026.

Lords announcement of the death of Lord Mackay of Clashfern on 7 July 2026.

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, on 7 July. There will be an opportunity for the House to pay tribute to Lord Mackay in due course. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences...

My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, on 7 July. There will be an opportunity for the House to pay tribute to Lord Mackay in due course. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences...

The Lord Speaker (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean) acquainted the House that, pursuant to section 2 of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, he had nominated the following Lords to be members of the Ecclesiastical Committee established under that Act, and to serve for the duration of the present Parliament: Lord Howard of Rising and Baroness Prentis of Banbury.

The Lord Speaker (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean) acquainted the House that, pursuant to section 2 of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, he had nominated the following Lords to be members of the Ecclesiastical Committee established under that Act, and to serve for the duration of the present...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

Lords announcement of the retirement of Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield on 25 June 2026.

Lords announcement of the retirement of Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield on 25 June 2026.

My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement with effect from today of the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Lord for his much-valued service...

My Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirement with effect from today of the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, pursuant to Section 1 of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014. On behalf of the House, I thank the noble Lord for his much-valued service...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, is taking part remotely. I invite him to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, is taking part remotely. I invite him to speak.

My Lords, before inviting the Minister to respond to the noble Baroness’s topical Question, which is about the attack on Muslims in Edinburgh last week, I remind the House that no reference should be made to the criminal case currently before the courts in relation to the individual charged with...

My Lords, before inviting the Minister to respond to the noble Baroness’s topical Question, which is about the attack on Muslims in Edinburgh last week, I remind the House that no reference should be made to the criminal case currently before the courts in relation to the individual charged with...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak.