Member of Parliament
Lord Farmer
Member since
05 Sept 2014
Bills sponsored
5
Speeches (30d)
4
Speeches (all)
304
Written questions
0
Last spoke
24 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (304)
HANSARDPrisoners: Early Release SchemeMy Lords, what help is being offered to families who experience difficulties when a prisoner returns home earlier than expected? Is the Minister familiar with the prison-based…21 Oct 2024HANSARDPrison CapacitiesMy Lords, successful rehabilitation reduces pressure on prison places. My two reviews for the Ministry of Justice, which it continues to implement with dedication and enthusiasm,…12 Sept 2024HANSARDWhitehall: Prioritising PerformanceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report, Making the grade: Prioritising performance in Whitehall , published by Reform on 1 May; and what…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWhitehall: Prioritising PerformanceMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that encouraging reply. Reform emphasises the need for greater cognitive diversity in the Civil Service and a clear route for public…10 Sept 2024HANSARDSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.06 Sept 2024
Bills sponsored (5)
BILLSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]2nd reading19 Nov 2024ActiveBILLChild Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023Royal Assent29 Jun 2023EnactedBILLFront-loaded Child Benefit Bill [HL]Committee stage02 Dec 2022ActiveBILLFront-loaded Child Benefit Bill [HL]1st reading16 Jun 2021ActiveBILLFamily Relationships (Impact Assessment and Targets) Bill [HL]2nd reading23 Nov 2018Active