High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Spellar

Monday 19th January 2026 Lords Chamber

[Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, it is the turn of the Labour Benches.

[Lord Spellar (Lab)]

My Lords, the Government’s impetus on the nuclear programme is extremely welcome, but would it not be even better for the nations and regions of this country, and for our important manufacturing industry, if our world-leading position were being reinforced by doing the maximum amount of engineering for the construction of these projects here in the UK?

Jobs Market: Wider Economic Implications

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Spellar

Thursday 18th December 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Spellar (Lab)]

My Lords—

[Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, we will hear from the Lib Dems next, please.

Airport Expansion

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Spellar

Tuesday 11th November 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Spellar (Lab)]

My Lords—

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.