Biography
Rt Hon Lord Kennedy of Southwark PC was appointed as the Government Chief Whip (Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentleman at Arms) on the 10th July 2024.
He has been a Labour & Cooperative Peer since June 2010 and prior to the General Election served as the Opposition Chief Whip.
Estimated Rising Time:
The House is expected to rise by 10pm
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty's Government if they will make a statement on the child rape gang scandal.’ Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (HO)
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty's Government if they will make a statement on the incident that occurred in Headingley on the 26th April.’ Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (HO)
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the alleged incitement to murder MPs by the Irish Republican group Kneecap.’ Baroness Smith of Basildon (HO)
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the killing of 26 people in Pahalgam, Kashmir and the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan.’ Lord Collins of Highbury (FCDO)