House of Lords Chamber Debate – Members only
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Every year the House of Lords opens its doors to people from across the UK to take part in a topical debate in the unique surroundings of the House of Lords chamber. This year’s debate will focus on the issue of climate change, exploring how we can reach a sustainable future. As is with previous debates, this will be an intergenerational event, bringing together school students and adult participants to debate the issues.
The debate is planned to be held on Friday, 29th November. However, there is a risk that the event might be postponed to January/February, if the parliament requires access to the chamber.
Prior to the event, the English-Speaking Union (ESU) will run a number of training sessions, known as Talking Days, at the participating schools. The sessions are designed to introduce all participants to the techniques of debate and effective public speaking and the subject. Whilst these sessions are optional for our participants, they do afford the opportunity for you to meet other participants before the event in Westminster, and for the ESU mentors to select a number of pre-prepared speakers, so we encourage you to attend if you can. If you are unable to make one of these sessions, you will still be able to attend the debate day in the House of Lords.
The confirmed Talking Days are the following:
The Taunton Academy, Taunton, TA2 7QP: 10 September 2019, 08:50 - 12:10
Bryn Celynnog, Pontypridd (Wales), CF38 2AE: 13 September 2019, 09:00 - 12:20
Hartsdown Academy, Margate, CT9 5RE: 16 September 2019, 09:00 - 12:15
Holyrood RC Secondary, Glasgow (Scotland), G42 8AU: 24 September 2019, 12:40 - 15:40
Netherwood Academy, Barnsley, S73 8FE: 26 September 2019, 09:40 - 13:00
Tile Cross Academy, Birmingham, B33 9UF: 03 October 2019, 09:00 - 12:20
Tauheedul Islam Boys School, Blackburn, BB1 2HT: 04 October 2019, 12:30 - 15:45
St Louise's Comprehensive College, Belfast (Northern Ireland), BT12 6EN: 11 October 2019, 09:30 - 12:45
Sprowston Community Academy, Norwich, NR7 8NE: 15 October 2019, 09:15 - 12:30
Dartmouth House (ESU Headquarters), Mayfair, London, W1J 5ED: 21 October 2019, 13:00 - 15:20
(last updated on 24th September 2019)
The main Chamber Debate will take place on the 29th November at the House of Lords
The day of the event is split into two parts, with the morning devoted to a number of conversations with guest speakers who are experts in the field, and the opportunity for participants to go on a tour. The debate, divided into three debates, will take place in the afternoon. Each debate will last around 35 minutes with a vote at the end of each debate. Lunch will be provided in between the morning’s conversations and the afternoon’s debates. The day will run from 9:30 until about 17:30.
Registration
We have a limited number of spaces available for our members distributed on a first come first serve basis. The House of Lords will be able to cover a percentage of the travel costs for the debate day.
For registration, please send an e-mail to climatescience@rmets.org indicating your RMetS membership number, any dietary and access requirements you have and which of the Talking Day you wish to attend.
Please note that we will share your personal details with the House of Lords and the partner organisations of this event (Royal Geographic Society and English Speaking Union). Your data will only be used for the purpose of this event.
Every year the House of Lords opens its doors to people from across the UK to take part in a topical debate in the unique surroundings of the House of Lords chamber. This year’s debate will focus on the issue of climate change, exploring how we can reach a sustainable future. As is with previous debates, this will be an intergenerational event, bringing together school students and adult participants to debate the issues.
The debate is planned to be held on Friday, 29th November. However, there is a risk that the event might be postponed to January/February, if the parliament requires access to the chamber.
Prior to the event, the English-Speaking Union (ESU) will run a number of training sessions, known as Talking Days, at the participating schools. The sessions are designed to introduce all participants to the techniques of debate and effective public speaking and the subject. Whilst these sessions are optional for our participants, they do afford the opportunity for you to meet other participants before the event in Westminster, and for the ESU mentors to select a number of pre-prepared speakers, so we encourage you to attend if you can. If you are unable to make one of these sessions, you will still be able to attend the debate day in the House of Lords.
The confirmed Talking Days are the following:
The Taunton Academy, Taunton, TA2 7QP: 10 September 2019, 08:50 - 12:10
Bryn Celynnog, Pontypridd (Wales), CF38 2AE: 13 September 2019, 09:00 - 12:20
Hartsdown Academy, Margate, CT9 5RE: 16 September 2019, 09:00 - 12:15
Holyrood RC Secondary, Glasgow (Scotland), G42 8AU: 24 September 2019, 12:40 - 15:40
Netherwood Academy, Barnsley, S73 8FE: 26 September 2019, 09:40 - 13:00
Tile Cross Academy, Birmingham, B33 9UF: 03 October 2019, 09:00 - 12:20
Tauheedul Islam Boys School, Blackburn, BB1 2HT: 04 October 2019, 12:30 - 15:45
St Louise's Comprehensive College, Belfast (Northern Ireland), BT12 6EN: 11 October 2019, 09:30 - 12:45
Sprowston Community Academy, Norwich, NR7 8NE: 15 October 2019, 09:15 - 12:30
Dartmouth House (ESU Headquarters), Mayfair, London, W1J 5ED: 21 October 2019, 13:00 - 15:20
(last updated on 24th September 2019)
The main Chamber Debate will take place on the 29th November at the House of Lords
The day of the event is split into two parts, with the morning devoted to a number of conversations with guest speakers who are experts in the field, and the opportunity for participants to go on a tour. The debate, divided into three debates, will take place in the afternoon. Each debate will last around 35 minutes with a vote at the end of each debate. Lunch will be provided in between the morning’s conversations and the afternoon’s debates. The day will run from 9:30 until about 17:30.
Registration
We have a limited number of spaces available for our members distributed on a first come first serve basis. The House of Lords will be able to cover a percentage of the travel costs for the debate day.
For registration, please send an e-mail to climatescience@rmets.org indicating your RMetS membership number, any dietary and access requirements you have and which of the Talking Day you wish to attend.
Please note that we will share your personal details with the House of Lords and the partner organisations of this event (Royal Geographic Society and English Speaking Union). Your data will only be used for the purpose of this event.