Member of Parliament
Lord Blencathra
Member since
28 Feb 2011
Bills sponsored
8
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
619
Written questions
0
Last spoke
20 Mar 2026
Recent contributions (619)
HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsHas my noble friend the Minister seen Monday’s statement by the Children’s Commissioner that schools should remain open in the summer to enable children to catch up with their…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to keep schools open during July and August to ensure students are not disadvantaged by the school closures put in place to…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Television LicencesMy Lords, while it is absolutely clear to everyone that the BBC is reneging on its commitment to free TV licences for our elderly, will the Minister remind the House all that the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I too wish to make a Second Reading point which I would have made if I had had a chance to speak at Second Reading. I am speaking on the proposed new clause because I…02 Jun 2020HANSARDUnemployment: SupportMy Lords, I am concerned about young people, so I ask my noble friend what tools are available to help young people looking for employment to match their skills to current labour…21 May 2020
Bills sponsored (8)
BILLWheelchair Access Bill [HL]1st reading04 Dec 2023ActiveBILLEquipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023Royal Assent20 Jul 2023EnactedBILLJoint Committee on Nominations to the Supreme Court Bill [HL]2nd reading16 Jan 2020ActiveBILLEquality Act 2010 (Amendment) (Disabled Access) Bill [HL]2nd reading24 Nov 2017ActiveBILLEquality Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill [HL]2nd reading11 Jun 2015ActiveBILLEquality Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill [HL]2nd reading