Lords debates social cohesion and supportive community life
29 November 2024
On Friday 6 December, members of the House of Lords will consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty.
Debate
The Archbishop of York will put forward the debate.
This is 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
Members speaking in the debate include:
- Lord Bird (Crossbench), founder of The Big Issue
- Baroness Bakewell of Hardinton Mandeville (Liberal Democrat), former director of Somerset Rural Youth Project
- Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative), shadow minister for housing, communities and local government
- Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative), former chief executive of employment charity, Tomorrow's People.
Lord Khan of Burnley (Labour), Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will respond on behalf of the government.
Get involved
Watch and read the debate
Watch live on Parliament TV from 10am or read the Lords Hansard transcript (available from three hours after the debate).
Explore background information
Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing (available from 4 December).
Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.
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