Queen’s Speech: Bishop of Newcastle gives maiden speech May 28, 2016 by Fulcrum On 25th May 2016 the House of Lords held its fifth day of debate the Queen’s Speech. During the debate the Bishop of Newcastle, Rt Revd Christine Hardman, gave her maiden speech, becoming the second female bishop to speak in the House of Lords. As well as introducing herself to the House she addressed the Government’s life chances strategy, and regional growth in the North. Her speech is below in full, alongside responses from Peers. Church of England in Parliament. 25 May 2016 FulcrumShareTweetShare
