Baroness Chapman of Darlington

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Thursday 15th January 2026 Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour - Life peer) Statement - Main Chamber Subject: Iran View calendar - Add to calendar

Division Votes
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 125 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 204 Noes - 136
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 133 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 219
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 130 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 209
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 97 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 97
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 122 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 134 Noes - 185
12 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 147 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 169
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 123 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 127
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 162 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 176
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Baroness Chapman of Darlington voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 152 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 211

Speeches
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Iran Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 15 speeches (1,863 words) Thursday 15th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: United States: Withdrawal from International Organisations Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 9 speeches (885 words) Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Official Development Assistance Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 1 speech (1,846 words) Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Iran: Protests Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 12 speeches (1,015 words) Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 6 speeches (1,081 words) 3rd reading Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 9 speeches (1,444 words) Report stage Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Greenland Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 11 speeches (738 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Mining: Pollution Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 1 speech (2,366 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Venezuela Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 12 speeches (654 words) Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Middle East and North Africa Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 10 speeches (2,612 words) Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Baroness Chapman of Darlington speeches from: Venezuela Baroness Chapman of Darlington contributed 13 speeches (2,050 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Lords Chamber

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12 Jan 2026, 5:44 p.m. - House of Lords "content. The contents have it after clause nine, amendment one Baroness Chapman of Darlington. My Lords, I " Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State (Development) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
12 Jan 2026, 5:44 p.m. - House of Lords "Baroness Chapman of Darlington. My Lords, I'm pleased to open the debate with the government " Legislation: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill – report stage - View Video - View Transcript

Calendar
Tuesday 20th January 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Humanitarian and Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar

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Tuesday 20th January 2026 1:30 p.m.
International Development Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Humanitarian and Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Written Answers
Jimmy Lai Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer) Wednesday 14th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 5 January (HL13152), where the information about the representations they have made to the (1) government of China, and (2) authorities in Hong Kong, regarding the admission of evidence obtained through the reported torture of Andy Li and cited during the trial of Jimmy Lai is located in the statement or response in the House of Lords on 17 December 2025 (HL Deb cols 798–806). Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development) These were among the representations that the Foreign Secretary referred to in her opening statement, at Column 800, and again - in response to Lord Oates - at Columns 802-803.
Jimmy Lai Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer) Wednesday 14th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 5 January (HL13153), where the information about what consideration the Prime Minister has given to delaying his official visit to China in January until Jimmy Lai has been released from prison is located in the statement or response in the House of Lords on 17 December 2025 (HL Deb cols 798–806). Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development) At Column 804, in response to the Noble Lord's question on the matter.
Peace Negotiations: Women Asked by: Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative - Life peer) Tuesday 13th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 29 December 2025 (HL12894), what specific plans they have, if any, to develop the work of the network of Women Mediators Across the Commonwealth in 2026. Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development) We remain committed to UK leadership in defending and driving forward the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, including through our role as penholder on UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The UK's WPS National Action Plan sets out the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's commitment to improving women's full, equal, meaningful and safe participation in political dialogue and peace processes.

Written Answers

Jimmy Lai
Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer)
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 5 January (HL13152), where the information about the representations they have made to the (1) government of China, and (2) authorities in Hong Kong, regarding the admission of evidence obtained through the reported torture of Andy Li and cited during the trial of Jimmy Lai is located in the statement or response in the House of Lords on 17 December 2025 (HL Deb cols 798–806).

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

These were among the representations that the Foreign Secretary referred to in her opening statement, at Column 800, and again - in response to Lord Oates - at Columns 802-803.

Jimmy Lai
Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer)
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 5 January (HL13153), where the information about what consideration the Prime Minister has given to delaying his official visit to China in January until Jimmy Lai has been released from prison is located in the statement or response in the House of Lords on 17 December 2025 (HL Deb cols 798–806).

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

At Column 804, in response to the Noble Lord's question on the matter.

Peace Negotiations: Women
Asked by: Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative - Life peer)
Tuesday 13th January 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 29 December 2025 (HL12894), what specific plans they have, if any, to develop the work of the network of Women Mediators Across the Commonwealth in 2026.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

We remain committed to UK leadership in defending and driving forward the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, including through our role as penholder on UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The UK's WPS National Action Plan sets out the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's commitment to improving women's full, equal, meaningful and safe participation in political dialogue and peace processes.