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Division Votes
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 162
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 138
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 163
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 46 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 125
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 138
7 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 164
7 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 144
7 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 171
7 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 165
15 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Baroness Benjamin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 109

Speeches
Baroness Benjamin speeches from: Government Political Priorities and Legislative Agenda Baroness Benjamin contributed 1 speech (467 words) Thursday 3rd September 2026 - Lords Chamber Northern Ireland Office
Baroness Benjamin speeches from: Public Office (Accountability) Bill Baroness Benjamin contributed 1 speech (880 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Justice

Written Answers
Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Wednesday 30th September 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what support they have offered to Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean to strengthen resilience during the current hurricane season, and what is the nature and value of that support for each country. Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) UK support to Caribbean countries following a major hurricane is well tested. It includes pre-positioned humanitarian relief supplies in the region and access to a central humanitarian crisis reserve to deliver life-saving assistance. The UK also has a Royal Navy patrol vessel in the region for the hurricane season to provide further support as required. The UK is a leading supporter of 'disaster risk finance', which provides Caribbean countries with funding around disasters which can support faster recovery for communities. Jamaica was able to mobilise $662 million immediately following Hurricane Melissa in 2025. The UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund has provided £350 million in grant financing in the last 10 years, supporting 13 climate-resilient infrastructure projects across eight Caribbean countries and one UK Overseas Territory and leveraged financing from governments/development banks to bring the overall portfolio value to around US$1 billion.
Saint Lucia Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Tuesday 29th September 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the requirement for Saint Lucian nationals to obtain a visa to visit the UK on the bilateral relationship between Saint Lucia and the UK. Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Visa policy is set by the Home Office and is a matter of border security. We acknowledge the importance of the UK - Saint Lucia relationship and remain committed to working together on many shared priorities including climate resilience, security cooperation, and economic development.
Visas: Overseas Students Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Tuesday 29th September 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of changes to the ability of those on student visas to bring dependants to the UK on the ability of those in the Caribbean to access higher education in the UK. Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office) Nationals of Caribbean countries remain able to apply for permission to come to the UK to study at our higher education institutions, including through the Student route. The change referred to has no direct impact on the ability of any national to apply for the Student route.

Written Answers

Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Wednesday 30th September 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what support they have offered to Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean to strengthen resilience during the current hurricane season, and what is the nature and value of that support for each country.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

UK support to Caribbean countries following a major hurricane is well tested. It includes pre-positioned humanitarian relief supplies in the region and access to a central humanitarian crisis reserve to deliver life-saving assistance. The UK also has a Royal Navy patrol vessel in the region for the hurricane season to provide further support as required.

The UK is a leading supporter of 'disaster risk finance', which provides Caribbean countries with funding around disasters which can support faster recovery for communities. Jamaica was able to mobilise $662 million immediately following Hurricane Melissa in 2025.

The UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund has provided £350 million in grant financing in the last 10 years, supporting 13 climate-resilient infrastructure projects across eight Caribbean countries and one UK Overseas Territory and leveraged financing from governments/development banks to bring the overall portfolio value to around US$1 billion.

Saint Lucia
Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Tuesday 29th September 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the requirement for Saint Lucian nationals to obtain a visa to visit the UK on the bilateral relationship between Saint Lucia and the UK.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Visa policy is set by the Home Office and is a matter of border security. We acknowledge the importance of the UK - Saint Lucia relationship and remain committed to working together on many shared priorities including climate resilience, security cooperation, and economic development.

Visas: Overseas Students
Asked by: Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Tuesday 29th September 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of changes to the ability of those on student visas to bring dependants to the UK on the ability of those in the Caribbean to access higher education in the UK.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

Nationals of Caribbean countries remain able to apply for permission to come to the UK to study at our higher education institutions, including through the Student route. The change referred to has no direct impact on the ability of any national to apply for the Student route.

Bills
Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL] 2026-27 Presented by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat - Life peer) Private Members' Bill - Lords A Bill to require social media companies operating in the United Kingdom to obtain a licence from Ofcom; to empower Ofcom to set and enforce binding conditions on licensed operators; and for connected purposes. Lords - 20%

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Live Transcript
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3 Sep 2026, 5:03 p.m. - House of Lords "to say the noble Baroness Benjamin deserves an answer to the question " Lord True (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
3 Sep 2026, 5:19 p.m. - House of Lords "noble Lady, Baroness Benjamin, can I pay tribute to her for her " Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
7 Sep 2026, 3:48 p.m. - House of Lords "private member's Bill Baroness Benjamin. " Baroness Winterton of Doncaster, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript

Parliamentary Debates
Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL] 1 speech (1 words) 1st reading Monday 7th September 2026 - Lords Chamber Mentions: 1: None The Bill was introduced by Baroness Benjamin, read a first time and ordered to be printed. - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 30th September 2026 Agendas and papers - Special Inquiry Committee proposals 2027 Liaison Committee (Lords) Found: Supported by: Baroness Benjamin, The Lord Bishop of Manchester and Lord Mott.