Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Excerpts

Thursday 23rd October 2025 Lords Chamber

Motion agreed.

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

My Lords, before the House adjourns, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Stockwood on a truly excellent maiden speech. I was honoured to have been one of his supporters when he came into the House only a week ago. He has had an extensive and successful business career and will be of great benefit to the Government in the important work he will now do as Minister for Investment. He has achieved much in his business career, but, as he said, being the chair of Grimsby Town Football Club when they beat Manchester United 12-11 on penalties, knocking them out of the Carabao Cup, was a momentous day for him and everyone living in Great Grimsby. I watched my noble friend give many TV interviews the following day. I wish him well in his new role and I look forward to hearing from him many more times in the future.