Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the domestic supply chain for manufacturing in Northern Ireland.”
Tabled: 30 June 2026Answered: 8 July 2026
Asked by
Lloyd Hatton
Labour — South Dorset
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
As is set out in our manifesto, this Government are committed to reforming the House of Lords. Our objective is to bring about a renewed focus on active contribution within a smaller House of Lords that better reflects the country it serves. As an immediate first step in reform, the Government have introduced legislation within our first 100 days to remove the right of hereditary peers to sit and vote in the House of Lords.