The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Sheffield
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The Lord Bishop of Sheffield's full title is The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Sheffield. His name is Peter Jonathan Wilcox, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
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Lords votes · 2026
162 divisions
4 Content(2.5%)
0 Not-Content(0.0%)
158 didn't vote(97.5%)
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Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-06-11
Antisemitism
My Lords, last autumn, Sheffield City Council entered into a faith and belief charter with local faith leaders, setting out our expectations of one another for mutual respect and kindness. Yesterday, I spoke to a rabbi who observed that antisemitism inev
I thank the Minister for his Answer and welcome the coincidental publication today of the evaluation. The conclusion of the report states that the
“extension of the move on period … to 56 days, improved refugee experience and operational planning”.
My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a patron of the ASSIST charity in Sheffield.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what is the timeline for the publication of the evaluation report of the 56-day move-on period pilot for those granted refugee status.
I am grateful to the Minister for that Answer. The severe flooding that we have experienced again this winter makes it clear that increasingly urgent further action is surely needed to protect homes, businesses and communities. In south Yorkshire, where
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of technological assistance for flood detection and prevention.
2026-01-29
Erasmus+ Eligibility: Asylum Seekers
My Lords, I am proud that both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University offer sanctuary scholarships to support talented students who have sought asylum in the UK. Noble Lords will know that many asylum seekers and refugees arrive in t
To ask His Majesty’s Government what evaluation they have made of sustainable water management solutions to address flooding events and protracted droughts in Yorkshire.
I thank the Minister for her response. Noble Lords will be aware of the increased frequency and severity of flood events across the UK in recent years. Communities I serve in South Yorkshire are up to one-third more likely to experience flooding than the
2025-11-26
Charities: Advancement of Religion
My Lords, just two weeks ago, Sheffield City Council launched its faith and belief charter—a sort of service-level agreement between local faith communities and the local authority setting out what each might expect of the other for the wider benefit of
2025-10-16
Middle East
My Lords, from these Benches, I join others in expressing deep appreciation and thanks to the Lord Speaker for his service to this House and assure him of our continued support in the coming months. Noble Lords may be aware that efforts are under way to
2025-10-14
Refugee Family Reunion Scheme
I thank the Minister for his response, but I will press him further. Recent research from Oxfam and the Refugee Council has found clear evidence of people turning to cross-channel smugglers to reach family members because they could not access a safe and
2025-10-14
Refugee Family Reunion Scheme
To ask His Majesty’s Government, following the temporary suspension of new applications to a refugee family reunion scheme, what is the timeline for introducing a new route.
2025-10-13
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
My Lords, I will speak in support of three amendments in this group, one to which I have put my name and two to which the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford has put hers; as we have heard, she regrets that she cannot be in her place today. I
2025-10-13
Asylum Claims: Religious Conversion
My Lords, I declare an interest as patron of the ASSIST charity in Sheffield, which seeks to support refugees and asylum seekers. Is the Minister aware that the evidence provided by the former Anglican cleric just referenced was refuted by the right reve
2025-09-04
Refugee Accommodation: Move-on Period
I thank the Minister for his response, although my concerns are not entirely allayed. It is important to remember that those affected by move-on period policies have already been formally recognised by government as refugees, with rights to protection th
2025-09-04
Refugee Accommodation: Move-on Period
My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare an interest as a patron of ASSIST Sheffield, a wonderful charity that seeks to support asylum seekers and refugees in our city of sanctuary.
2025-09-04
Refugee Accommodation: Move-on Period
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risks to social cohesion and the pressures on local councils and homelessness services presented by the recent decision to reduce the “move-on” period that newly recognised refugees
2025-06-26
NHS and Social Care: Joint Working
In the light of the 2023 Hewitt review into integrated care systems, how are the Government building greater awareness of adult social care in the NHS workforce in order to enable greater collaboration?
2025-06-24
Young People: Sporting Activities
My Lords, I welcome the Government’s investment of £100 million to upgrade sports facilities and improve access to sport for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. However, noble Lords will be aware of other significant disparities that
My Lords, I welcome the recent launch of the British Overseas NGOs for Development’s Faith in Development Working Group. Member organisations such as Tearfund, Islamic Relief Worldwide and World Jewish Relief, together with secular NGOs, are seeking to c
2025-05-12
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
I thank the Minister for her Answer. She may be aware that one recent estimate of the costs involved in bringing the infrastructure of DRI into good repair came to an eye-watering £478 million. In 2021, a water ingress into the electrical circuits in the
2025-05-12
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the conditions at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on patient care.
2025-03-26
Asylum Hotels and Illegal Channel Crossings
My Lords, I declare an interest as the patron of ASSIST Sheffield, a charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers in our city of sanctuary. What consideration has the Minister given to the introduction of a guardianship scheme, such as the one pilo
My Lords, last week’s events surely demonstrate how urgently we need strong regional transport infrastructure to complement and supplement airports in and around London. To that end, I am deeply grateful to the Government for their public commitment to t
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Register of Interests · 2 entries on file
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Chair, inquiry into events at Orgreave coking plant in 1984 (fee donated to Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance)
registered 2025-09-16
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In receipt of episcopal stipend
registered 2023-03-14 · amended 2025-04-05
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Party history
2023-01-17 → present
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Contact
Parliamentary office
wilcoxp@parliament.uk
0207 219 5353 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
0207 219 5353 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
External or private office
wilcoxp@parliament.uk
0114 2302170 · Bishopscroft , Snaithing Lane, Sheffield, S10 3LG
0114 2302170 · Bishopscroft , Snaithing Lane, Sheffield, S10 3LG
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
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2026-01-08
Department of Health and Social Care
Goole and District Hospital: Closures
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
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