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Division Votes
2 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Blencathra voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 96 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116


Speeches
Lord Blencathra speeches from: Rivers and Estuaries: Derelict Boats
Lord Blencathra contributed 1 speech (187 words)
Thursday 19th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Lord Blencathra speeches from: English Marine Protected Areas: Bottom Trawling and Dredging
Lord Blencathra contributed 1 speech (177 words)
Thursday 19th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Lord Blencathra speeches from: Wild Camping
Lord Blencathra contributed 1 speech (168 words)
Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs


Written Answers
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 2nd June 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, whether they will lay before Parliament a report setting out the implementation of the ruling by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and the agencies and public bodies that work with that department, within six months.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to services they need but in keeping with the ruling. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers and is currently consulting on its code of practice for services, public functions and associations. This consultation will close on 30 June 2025. The Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 2nd June 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, what plans they have to include the biological sex of staff in reports about those employed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its agencies and public bodies.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to services they need but in keeping with the ruling. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers and is currently consulting on its code of practice for services, public functions and associations. This consultation will close on 30 June 2025. The Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 2nd June 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, what plans they have to issue guidance to organisations and other stakeholders that interact with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport about implementing the Supreme Court ruling.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to services they need but in keeping with the ruling. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers and is currently consulting on its code of practice for services, public functions and associations. This consultation will close on 30 June 2025. The Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 2nd June 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, what guidance they will issue to (1) the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and (2) agencies and public bodies that work with the Department, about updating their policies and written guidance; whether they will consult the organisation Sex Matters in doing so; and whether the revised policies and written guidance will be laid before Parliament.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Supreme Court ruling made it clear that the provision of single-sex spaces is on the basis of biological sex. Service providers and those delivering public functions should note and follow the ruling. It is important that we ensure dignity and respect for all. Trans people should have access to services they need but in keeping with the ruling. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), as Britain’s Equalities watchdog, is developing updated guidance to support service providers and is currently consulting on its code of practice for services, public functions and associations. This consultation will close on 30 June 2025. The Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment.

Sports: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, whether they will issue guidance to sports public bodies about the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling; and whether they plan to withdraw grants from sporting organisations that do not comply with that ruling.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

We have always been clear that when it comes to women's sport, biology matters. Our sports bodies need to come up with policies that protect fairness and safety, whilst ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in some form.

It is for each sport's National Governing Body to set their own policies for who can participate in domestic competitions. Our Sports Councils produce guidance to provide domestic sports bodies with the framework and support to determine the right position for their sport. Our Sports Councils are considering the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for their guidance.

A public consultation on the EHRC’s Code of Practice is now underway. We would encourage people to ensure their views are heard by submitting a response to the consultation. The Government will consider the EHRC's updated draft Code of Practice once it has been submitted and engage the EHRC to ensure it provides the certainty and clarity service providers need, in line with the Supreme Court ruling.

Financial Conduct Authority: Women
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, whether they plan to issue guidance to the Financial Conduct Authority to ensure that biological sex is used in pay gap analysis reports.

Answered by Lord Livermore - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The government will review and update its general policy and guidance wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements.

NHS: Staff
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 4th June 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, what plans they have to ensure that GP practices, NHS hospitals and clinics have dedicated changing facilities for staff of female biological sex; and what guidance they will issue about disciplinary action against staff of male biological sex who seek to use those facilities.

Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We have always supported the protection of single-sex spaces based on biological sex. Single-sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by the Government.

The Supreme Court ruling about the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 case has provided much needed confidence and clarity to service providers. We expect all providers to follow the clarity this ruling provides.

The Government expects the National Health Service to deliver health services in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, having appropriate regard to protected characteristics as defined in the Act where relevant. NHS England is reviewing its ‘delivering same-sex accommodation’ guidance and will ensure it reflects the Supreme Court ruling.

Government Departments: Stonewall
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 9th June 2025

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, whether they plan to issue guidance to departments to undo processes or methodology introduced as part of membership to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern - Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The Government has set out our expectation that organisations follow the clarity the ruling provides.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has already committed to supporting organisations with its updated statutory Code of Practice for service providers. Ministers will consider the EHRC’s updated draft once they have submitted it to us.

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education: Sex
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Friday 13th June 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, what guidance they will issue about teaching biological sex in relationships, sex and health education classes.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern - Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The review of the relationships, sex and health education statutory guidance is ongoing, and the department is looking carefully at responses to the public consultation conducted last year, considering the relevant evidence, such as the Cass Review which was published since the draft guidance, and talking to key stakeholders before issuing revised guidance.

Recycling: Waste Disposal
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Monday 16th June 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps will be taken by the Circular Economy Taskforce to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises about the development of the circular economy strategy.

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Circular Economy Taskforce has already begun extensive engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, trade associations, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the Strategy reflects the needs and insights of all involved. The Taskforce will continue its engagement efforts with events taking place through to the summer and beyond. These engagements are crucial for developing a comprehensive Strategy and we encourage all stakeholders, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to actively participate in these engagements and share their perspectives to help shape a sustainable and prosperous future for the UK.

Small Businesses: Regulation
Asked by: Lord Blencathra (Conservative - Life peer)
Thursday 19th June 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to minimise the operational and administrative compliance work for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Earlier this year, the Prime Minister announced that government will cut administrative costs of regulation to business by 25% by the end of this Parliament. Reducing these costs on businesses will allow them to flourish and to innovate, enabling economic growth.

Our SME Strategy will be published later this year, delivering on our Growth Mission of supporting SMEs. It will feature the new Business Growth Service, simplifying
available support for SMEs on access to finance and providing training and operational efficiency advice.

DBT will also resume funding for the Help to Grow: Management training and will extend the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce supporting the digitisation efforts of a greater number of SMEs. These programmes should enable SMEs to minimise their operational and administrative compliance work.

Finally, the Government supports the introduction of e-invoicing that can significantly reduce administrative tasks, improve cash flow, boost productivity and reduce errors in tax returns.




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Parliamentary Debates
Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]
41 speeches (12,239 words)
Committee stage
Friday 13th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Northern Ireland Office
Mentions:
1: Viscount Trenchard (Con - Excepted Hereditary) speak at Second Reading on 18 October but the contribution to that debate by my noble friend Lord Blencathra - Link to Speech

Holocaust Memorial Bill
151 speeches (31,581 words)
Report stage part two
Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Mentions:
1: Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab - Life peer) This proposed new clause is similar to one proposed by the noble Lords, Lord Blencathra and Lord Robathan - Link to Speech
2: Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab - Life peer) noble Baronesses, Lady Deech and Lady Laing of Elderslie, and the noble Lords, Lord Lisvane and Lord Blencathra - Link to Speech



Bill Documents
Jun. 19 2025
HL Bill 49-R Running list of amendments – 19 June 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: LORD BLENCATHRA ★_ After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Removal of peers with a criminal

Jun. 18 2025
HL Bill 49-R Running list of amendments – 18 June 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: including 18 June 2025 [Amendments marked ★ are new or have been altered] After Clause 1 LORD BLENCATHRA

Jun. 17 2025
HL Bill 49-R Running list of amendments – 17 June 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: including 17 June 2025 [Amendments marked ★ are new or have been altered] After Clause 1 LORD BLENCATHRA

Jun. 13 2025
HL Bill 49-R Running list of amendments – 13 April 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: including 13 June 2025 [Amendments marked ★ are new or have been altered] After Clause 1 LORD BLENCATHRA

Jun. 09 2025
HL Bill 4-R-I Marshalled list for Report
Holocaust Memorial Bill 2022-23
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS DEECH BARONESS LAING OF ELDERSLIE LORD LISVANE LORD BLENCATHRA 9_ After Clause 2, insert

Jun. 05 2025
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments – 5 June 2025
Holocaust Memorial Bill 2022-23
Amendment Paper

Found: BARONESS DEECH BARONESS LAING OF ELDERSLIE LORD LISVANE LORD BLENCATHRA _ After Clause 2, insert



APPG Publications

Science and Technology in Agriculture APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: Notes - Feeding the nation: how innovation in the UK poultry meat industry is delivering sustainable British food

Found: Earl of Caithness Sir Bill Wiggin MP Earl of Leicester Helen Morgan MP Victoria Crosbie MP Lord Blencathra

Parks and Green Spaces APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: Parks & Green Spaces APPG (Annual General Meeting) Minutes - February 2022

Found: MP Navendu Mishra MP Gerald Jones MP Ian Byrne MP Fleur Anderson MP Andrew Bridgen MP Lord Blencathra

Parks and Green Spaces APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: Parks & Green Spaces APPG (The Future of Parks) Minutes - July 2021

Found: Darren Henry MP (representative) Ian Byrne MP (representative) Apologies Henry Smith MP Lord Blencathra




Lord Blencathra - Select Committee Information

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Wednesday 18th June 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Private Meeting
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Child Maintenance
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Wednesday 18th June 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Children's Commissioner
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Dame Rachel de Souza - Children's Commissioner at Children's Commissioner's Office
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Wednesday 18th June 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Children's Commissioner
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Wednesday 25th June 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Child Maintenance
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Baroness Sherlock OBE - Minister of State at Department of Work and Pensions
Simon Hunter - Director of the Child Maintenance Service at Department for Work and Pensions
Duncan Gilchrist - Deputy Director of Child Maintenance, Policy at Department for Work and Pensions
Chris Smith - Deputy Director of Child Maintenance, Operations at Department of Work and Pensions
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Wednesday 16th July 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Child Maintenance
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025 11 a.m.
Public Services Committee - Private Meeting
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Government Response - Government Response to Public Services Committee, 1st report (Session 2024-25): The transition from education to employment for young disabled people

Public Services Committee
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Government Response - Government Response to PSC 2nd report (session 2024-25): Interpreting and translation services in the Courts Service

Public Services Committee
Thursday 5th June 2025
Written Evidence - Department for Work and Pensions
CMI0129 - Child Maintenance

Child Maintenance - Public Services Committee
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Oral Evidence - Department of Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department of Work and Pensions

Child Maintenance - Public Services Committee
Friday 20th June 2025
Correspondence - Letter from Baroness Sherlock, Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions to Baroness Morris of Yardley, Chair, Public Services Committee on Child Maintenance Service (20 June 2025)

Public Services Committee