Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Jun 2026
Social Housing Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 20. Before I do so, I must refer to my interests for the purposes of this Committee as a retired member of a Somerset farming family which lets some houses on the farm. I thank noble Lords who have supported this amendment, …..."Lord Cameron of Dillington - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 15th June 2026
Asked by:
Lord Cameron of Dillington (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to publish the update to the UK Hydrogen Strategy.
Answered by Lord Whitehead
We plan to publish a renewed Hydrogen Strategy, alongside a package of other hydrogen policy documents, as soon as possible.
The renewed Hydrogen Strategy will set out Government’s vision and objectives for hydrogen, and how we intend to work together with industry to continue to transform ambition into action. Our understanding of where hydrogen can deliver the greatest value in our energy system has matured and our strategy will sharpen our priorities, deepen industry collaboration, and unlock the potential of hydrogen over the next decade.
Written Question
Monday 15th June 2026
Asked by:
Lord Cameron of Dillington (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the job creation potential in the UK hydrogen sector by 2050.
Answered by Lord Whitehead
The Industrial Strategy’s Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan (CEI) backs hydrogen as a frontier technology, with potential to drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and build industries of the future.
In the UK, hydrogen could support 6,500 – 11,500 jobs by 2035 with opportunities across the graduate and technically trained workforce. We expect these figures to scale with hydrogen sector growth out to 2050.
As part of our Industrial Strategy, we published the Clean Energy Jobs Plan which confirms the workforce needed to deliver our clean energy ambitions and how government will work with industry and trade unions to deliver it.
Written Question
Monday 15th June 2026
Asked by:
Lord Cameron of Dillington (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to finalise the second Hydrogen Allocation Round.
Answered by Lord Whitehead
We have finished due diligence and cost assurance on shortlisted HAR2 projects.
We recognise the need for clarity to help businesses manage resources and expectations of third parties. We are working hard across government to start the Invite to Offer stage of HAR2 as soon as possible and will be in touch with the projects when this commences.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Rural Economy
"My Lords, it is a great honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Royall. I am a retired member of a farming family from Somerset producing food and milk with lettings to domestic and commercial tenants. The first thing to say about the rural economy is that it is not …..."Lord Cameron of Dillington - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Welfare Reforms and Youth Unemployment
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and a particular pleasure to hear the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Walker. I could not agree more with almost everything he said. I declare my interest as a retired member of a farming family in …..."Lord Cameron of Dillington - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 10 Jun 2026
New Towns: Laying the Foundations (Built Environment Committee Report)
"My Lords, this new town agenda is very exciting. It is a chance for us to create new, high-quality communities for the 21st century, where the quality of people’s lives will be boosted by their surroundings: places where people can live, work and play and, above all, be inspired. But …..."Lord Cameron of Dillington - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2026
Social Housing Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I first declare my interest as a retired member of a farming family who still rent out some domestic property.
I cannot say how much I welcome this Bill. For over 40 years now, I have been struggling against the almost total lack of affordable housing in rural …..."Lord Cameron of Dillington - View Speech
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Division Vote (Lords)
28 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill -
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Lord Cameron of Dillington (XB) voted No
and in line with the House
One of
17 Crossbench No votes vs
22 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill -
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Lord Cameron of Dillington (XB) voted Aye
and in line with the House
One of
39 Crossbench Aye votes vs
5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 158