Sixth-form students from four schools will battle it out for the title of Debating Matters House of Lords Champions 2023 at a flagship day of debate hosted at the House of Lords on Friday 10 March. The competition is part of 20 for 20 – the 20th Anniversary programme of the competition – which will see 20 exciting events taking place across the year.
10:15
ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
10:45
WELCOME
11:10-12:30
DEBATE 1: “SOCIAL EGG FREEZING EMPOWERS WOMEN“
FOR
Havering Sixth Form College
CHAIR
AGAINST
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Faversham
JUDGES
11:10-12:30
DEBATE 2: “SKILLS GAP: TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO UNIVERSITY“
CHAIR
AGAINST
Richmond upon Thames College
JUDGES
12:30-13:50
LUNCH AND TOURS
14:00-15:30
FINAL: “TECH COMPANIES SHOULD ACT TO STOP ONLINE MISINFORMATION“
FOR
Winner of Debate 1
CHAIR
AGAINST
Winner of Debate 2
JUDGES
15:30-16:00
RESULTS, PRIZES & CLOSING WORDS