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 around 10pm
Grand Committee:
The Grand Committee is expected to rise at around 8.45pm
Private Notice Question:
Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town to ask His Majesty’s Government what representations they plan to make to the government of China to seek the release of British citizen Jimmy Lai, following his sentence this morning to 20 years in prison. (Baroness Chapman of Darlington, FCDO)
Questions on an Oral Statement:
‘National Cancer Plan’ – Baroness Merron (DHSC)