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Baroness Primarolo

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 26th October 2015


Baroness Primarolo is not an officer of any APPGs
1 APPG Membership
Social Science and Policy
Communications and Digital Committee
31st Jan 2024 - 9th Oct 2024
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
14th Apr 2021 - 31st Jan 2023
EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 31st Mar 2021
European Union Committee
1st Jul 2019 - 31st Mar 2021
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Finance Bill Sub-Committee
4th Nov 2019 - 2nd Dec 2019
Bribery Act 2010 Committee
17th May 2018 - 4th Mar 2019
Financial Exclusion Committee
25th May 2016 - 25th Mar 2017
Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means)
8th Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Panel of Chairs
8th Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families)
13th May 2010 - 8th Jun 2010
Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Children, Young People and Families)
9th Jun 2009 - 6th May 2010
Minister of State (Department of Health) (Public Health)
29th Jun 2007 - 8th Jun 2009
Paymaster General (HM Treasury)
4th Jan 1999 - 28th Jun 2007
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
2nd Dec 2002 - 20th Dec 2004
Public Accounts Committee
30th Oct 1997 - 12th Jan 1999
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
6th May 1997 - 3rd Jan 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury)
1st Jun 1994 - 1st Jun 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Health)
1st Jun 1992 - 1st Jun 1994


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Primarolo has voted in 63 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Baroness Sherlock (Labour)
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Work and Pensions
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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Baroness Primarolo has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Primarolo has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 6 Written Questions

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15th Jul 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reported deaths of Palestinian individuals while trying to access distribution points for humanitarian aid.

We are horrified by repeated reports of mass casualty incidents in Gaza, with desperate civilians killed when trying to access aid. The UK calls for urgent investigations to establish what has happened and to ensure accountability. We have been clear that the Government of Israel must allow the full and unhindered resumption of aid into Gaza and facilitate the UN and aid partners to deliver aid safely and with dignity to Gazans wherever they are.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
15th Jul 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the proposals by the government of Israel to build a "humanitarian city" in southern Gaza.

We are appalled by Defence Minister Katz's proposal to create a new "humanitarian city", which would displace Gaza's entire population to Rafah. We have been clear that Palestinian territory must not be reduced, and Palestinian civilians must be permitted to return to their communities and rebuild their lives. The Government of Israel must allow the full and unhindered resumption of aid into Gaza and facilitate the UN and aid partners to deliver aid safely and effectively to the population across the Gaza Strip.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
15th Jul 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current availability and supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. Not enough aid is getting in and vital services such as water supplies, ambulances and hospitals are at risk of shutting down due to fuel shortages. On 12 July, the UN stated that fuel shortages in Gaza had reached a critical level. We continue to call on Israel to allow for a full and unhindered resurgence in the flow of aid into Gaza and to allow the UN and humanitarian partners to operate in line with humanitarian principles. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar on 12 July, where he reiterated our concerns about the situation on the ground and pressed for a return to a ceasefire. On 16 July, the UK co-called a session of the UN Security Council where we called on Israel to urgently open all access routes and allow fuel into Gaza.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
15th Jul 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current access to healthcare for Palestinians in Gaza.

The situation regarding healthcare facilities in Gaza is dire. The World Heath Organisation (WHO) reports that 94 per cent of hospitals are damaged or destroyed and the remaining functional hospitals, including Nasser Hospital, are overwhelmed. We continue to frequently and energetically engage with our Israeli counterparts to protect healthcare facilities and workers. We have been clear that we expect Israel to transparently investigate all attacks against humanitarians and to hold those responsible to account.

On 1 May, the Minister for the Middle East announced a £7.5 million package of support to bolster vital medical care in Gaza and the region, which includes additional funding for UK-Med, WHO Egypt and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) Humanitarian Fund. UK funding to UK-Med has supported over 500,000 patient consultations across Gaza.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
15th Jul 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the living conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.

The situation in Gaza remains intolerable. Over 58,000 people have been killed, and 875 people have been killed at or near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, trying to access aid. Over 90 per cent of the population have been displaced, many repeatedly. The recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) snapshot report found that the whole of Gaza faces a critical risk of famine, and that half a million people are facing starvation.

The UK is taking steps to help those in need. Through our support at least 647,000 have received food and almost 300,000 people have improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene services.

On 28 April the UK announced a package of support for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including £101 million for humanitarian aid, support for Palestinian economic development, and strengthening Palestinian Authority governance and reform.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)