BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S MAIDEN SPEECH IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
On May 11th, Bishop Andrew made his maiden speech at the House of Lords, as part of the 'levelling up' debate.
There are guidelines for maiden speeches, which include:
Be nice about the House of the Lords.Speak about yourself and your background.Speak about the diocese Fit it all into the theme of the debate - in this case the Levelling Up legislation laid out in the Queen’s Speech.Keep it uncontroversial.