Lords marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
5 February 2024
Members of the House of Lords debated Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 on Friday 2 February.
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.
Get involved
Watch and read the debate
- Watch Parliament TV.
- read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
Find out more in the House of Lords Library briefing on the debate.
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