The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Durham
Bishops
Member of the House of Lords
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The Lord Bishop of Durham's full title is The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Durham. His name is Nicholas Thomas Wright, and he has retired from the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Data not yet released for 2026 — the Lords Finance Office publishes monthly CSVs ~6-8 weeks after month-end.
Lords votes · 2026
No Lords votes recorded for 2026.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 2
2016-12-20
Social Mobility Committee Report
Perhaps I may intervene briefly. I specifically asked about the news that leaked out yesterday concerning the Child Poverty Unit and the life chances strategy. I think that the noble Lord, Lord Watson, also referred to the Child Poverty Unit.
2016-12-20
Social Mobility Committee Report
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Corston, for tabling this important debate and for her and her committee’s work, which has produced such a helpful and clear report. I also look forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Fraser of Corr
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Register of Interests · 1 entries on file
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Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
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In receipt of episcopal stipend (until resignation on 31.08.10)
registered 2010-05-27 · amended 2025-04-05
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Party history
2003-09-02 → 2010-08-31
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APPGs (2026) · 3 active officership(s) · 5 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Compassionate Politics
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | Compassion in Politics | 15 | 2024-07-03 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Childcare and Early Education
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | Connect | 15 | 2024-03-17 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on No Recourse to Public Funds
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | Just Fair · Project 17 | 6 | 2024-06-26 |
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
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No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
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