Lord Alderdice Portrait

Lord Alderdice

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 8th October 1996


Procedure and Privileges Committee
4th Feb 2021 - 31st Jan 2024
COVID-19 Committee
11th Jun 2020 - 28th Apr 2022
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
21st Apr 2020 - 22nd Jul 2021
EU International Agreements Sub-Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 11th Jun 2020
International Agreements Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 11th Jun 2020
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
1st Jun 2015 - 28th Oct 2016
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
8th Jun 2015 - 31st Aug 2016
Liaison Committee (Lords)
15th Jun 2010 - 25th Feb 2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005 Committee
16th May 2013 - 25th Feb 2014
House Committee (Lords)
15th Jun 2010 - 25th Feb 2014
Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I
22nd Jun 2010 - 13th Oct 2011
Procedure and Privileges Committee
19th Nov 2002 - 7th Apr 2005


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Alderdice has voted in 7 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)
Home Office
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Alderdice has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Alderdice, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Lord Alderdice has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Alderdice has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 1 Written Question

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4th Nov 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have held, if any, with the government of Israel concerning the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and, in particular, with regard to allegations of an assault on Marwan Barghouti on 9 September.

The UK unequivocally condemns all alleged violations and abuses, and calls for all reports to be fully investigated to ensure justice for victims and survivors. Whilst we have not raised this case specifically, we are deeply concerned by all allegations of violence against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces. We believe it is critical that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is given regular access to detainees to carry out its independent visiting role, as enshrined in the 1949 Geneva Conventions.

Lord Collins of Highbury
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)