Lord Kennedy of Southwark

Kennedy 2024

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.

 

Tuesday 16 June 2026

21:57:47

 

Estimated Rising Time:

 

Chamber:

The House is expected to rise by 10pm

 

Grand Committee:

The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 8.45pm

 

Private Notice Question:

Baroness Kidron to ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the decision of the government of the United States to restrict foreign national access to Anthropic's Claude AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, what assessment they have made of the implications for the United Kingdom's security; and what alternative sovereign UK systems or partnerships they are pursuing, if any. 
(Baroness Lloyd of Effra, DSIT)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the effect of VAT on the availability of medicines through compassionate use schemes.’  Baroness Merron (DHSC)

 

Questions on an Urgent Question:

‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the effect of the delay of the Defence Investment Plan on our Armed Forces’ ability to defend the United Kingdom.’  Lord Coaker (MoD)

 

Questions on an Oral Statement:

‘Operational Update - Russian Shadow Fleet’ -
Lord Coaker (MoD)

 

Questions on an Oral Statement:

"Growing up in the online world" consultation: the Government's response - Progress Statement - Baroness Lloyd of Effra (DSIT)