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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 18 Jun 2026
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]

"In proposing Amendment 65, I must declare again my interests as set out at Second Reading. I have held a private pilot’s licence for about 40 years now. I am an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation, and I am the author of its inquiry into our …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 16 Jun 2026
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, this is Committee and I do not wish to talk about amendments that will come later, but I want to support my noble friend Lord Davies as another pilot and the honorary vice-president of BALPA.

I raised general aviation with him at Second Reading and I am waiting …..."

Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 10 Jun 2026
Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026

"My Lords, I declare my interests as a pilot, an honorary vice-president of BALPA, the pilots’ union, and a former director of an airport. I generally welcome these provisions but, of course, they are part of the assimilated law of the EU —quite conveniently so, in fact, in that we …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 10 Jun 2026
Best Start Family Hubs

"My Lords, the Minister and I both know very well the work of PHAB in Leeds, under the guidance of its wonderful secretary Ann Hart, which has for many years been bringing together able-bodied people with those with disabilities and disadvantages. Will the Minister support me in congratulating Ann and …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Jun 2026
Royal Mail

"My Lords, while there are delays in post being received, a considerable number of people are concerned at the amount of post that appears to be mislaid or lost or never even arrives at its destination. Has the Minister got any statistics on that which he can give us any …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

View all Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Royal Mail

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 02 Jun 2026
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I declare several interests in aviation, the first of which is as quite a long-term private pilot—but not, I am afraid, one now flying in the 21st-century glass cockpits referred to by the noble Baroness, Lady Antrobus; I have to rely on 20th-century cockpits for my flying. I …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 20 May 2026
Self-employed: Paternity Leave

"Will the Minister confirm that, compared to years ago, when society put more responsibility on mothers than it should in bringing up children, society is now much better, in that fathers share responsibilities far more than they did then? Will she therefore join me in congratulating those parents who work …..."
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 May 2026
King’s Speech

"My Lords, it will probably come as no great surprise to the House that I have a slightly different view about Europe from my noble friend Lord Jackson, who spoke a little while ago. As the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Europe, I can think of few questions …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 148 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 145