Lords marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

Debate

This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.     

Members speaking 

Contributing members included:

• Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated), honorary president of education charity Holocaust Learning UK
• Baroness Merron (Labour), European co-chair of the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians
• Lord Palmer of Childs Hill (Liberal Democrat), vice president of the Jewish Leadership Council
• Lord Pickles (Conservative), co-chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.

Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Social Housing and Faith, responded on behalf of the government.  

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