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:
Chamber:
The House is expected to rise at the conclusion of Committee stage of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 4.45pm
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the use of lasers by the Russian spy ship Yantar.’ Lord Coaker (MOD)
Questions on an Urgent Question:
‘To ask His Majesty’s Government if they will make a statement on the implications for national security and the management of terrorist offenders following disruption to the Separation Centre regime.’ Lord Timpson (MoJ)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’ - Lord Hanson of Flint (HO)