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Division Vote (Lords)
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 149
Division Vote (Lords)
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 42 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 151
Division Vote (Lords)
24 Feb 2025 - Online Safety Act 2023 (Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B Threshold Conditions) Regulations 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 55
Written Question
Hussam Abu Safiya
Monday 13th January 2025

Asked by: Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel on the safety and release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiyeh, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza; and what representations they have made to facilitate him to re-institute emergency medical facilities.

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

We are concerned by the reports of the IDF operation at Kamal Adwan hospital, and the reported detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and others. In recent weeks, the Minister for the Middle East raised this case, along with the wider need to ensure healthcare facilities in northern Gaza are protected, and to enable WHO and ICRC access, with both Israel's Ambassador to the UK, and Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel. Israel must allow medical staff to carry out their work unimpeded, and to travel around Gaza as needed. On 27 December, the Minister for the Middle East made it clear to Israel's government that the situation in Northern Gaza cannot continue and raised our serious concern about repeated strikes on Kamal Adwan hospital, and the safety of civilians and medical workers there.

Furthermore as the Minister for the Middle East reiterated on the 8th of January, Israel must urgently clarify the reasons for detaining health workers in Gaza, including Hassam Abu Safiya and Mohammed Hamouda, to ensure Gazans have access to effective healthcare and that civilians are protected at all costs.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 25 Nov 2024
Mental Health Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this debate. I declare an interest as a retired psychiatrist and a fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

So much of what I will say comes from my experience of working as a consultant psychiatrist in Northern Ireland. …..."
Lord Alderdice - View Speech

View all Lord Alderdice (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Mental Health Bill [HL]
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 21 Nov 2024
The Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)

"My Lords, I start my comments by identifying with the tribute and appreciation paid by the noble Baroness, Lady Helic, to the noble Lord, Lord Levene of Portsoken. He has been a great public servant, and that is the best that can be said of any of us in your …..."
Lord Alderdice - View Speech

View all Lord Alderdice (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: The Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Nov 2024 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 136
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 213
Written Question
Israel: Palestinians
Monday 18th November 2024

Asked by: Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

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.

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

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.

Division Vote (Lords)
6 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Alderdice (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 42 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 132