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Information between 11th April 2026 - 1st May 2026

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Division Votes
13 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 146 Conservative No votes vs 2 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 332
13 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 159 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 180
13 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 159 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 187
13 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 137 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 156
13 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 154 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 231
15 Apr 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 183 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 260
15 Apr 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 188 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 200
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 122 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 142 Noes - 192
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 143 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 225 Noes - 144
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 141 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 141
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 123 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 144
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 123 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 142
16 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 123 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 154
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 169 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 158
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 143 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 151
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 143 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 150
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 145 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 148
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 173 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 169
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 174 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 180
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 138 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 220 Noes - 143
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 130 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 145
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 138 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 207
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 148 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 144
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 155 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 145
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 152 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 145
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 183 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Callanan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 143 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 129


Speeches
Lord Callanan speeches from: Sudan
Lord Callanan contributed 1 speech (96 words)
Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Lord Callanan speeches from: Zimbabwe: Constitution
Lord Callanan contributed 1 speech (70 words)
Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Lord Callanan speeches from: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Lord Callanan contributed 2 speeches (839 words)
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence


Written Answers
Chagos Islands: Humanitarian Aid
Asked by: Lord Callanan (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the report in the Daily Telegraph, ‘Chagos supply mission ‘thwarted by officials’’ published on 11 April, what role, if any, the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory had in authorising the prevention of humanitarian items, such as bed linen and mosquito nets, from entering Peros Banhos.

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

The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Asked by: Lord Callanan (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultations the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory has held with Chagossians, including those currently resident on Peros Banhos since December 2024.

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

The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory
Asked by: Lord Callanan (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government when the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory last visited Peros Banhos; and when he next plans to visit that island.

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

The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Nishi Dholakia
Asked by: Lord Callanan (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government who appointed Nishi Dholakia as the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory; and to whom he is accountable.

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

The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory
Asked by: Lord Callanan (Conservative - Life peer)
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government when the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) last visited the BIOT.

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

The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.




Lord Callanan mentioned

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14 Apr 2026, 7 p.m. - House of Lords
"There is a difference of view about how that can be achieved. And clearly, as Lord Callanan has "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
14 Apr 2026, 7 p.m. - House of Lords
"opportunity to respond to this debate? It's an important debate. And can I say both to Lord Callanan. So everybody who's contributed and "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
14 Apr 2026, 7:05 p.m. - House of Lords
"was referring to the exchange of notes that will obviously, that underpins the Lord Callanan Lord Hannan is quite right. That underpins the exchange of notes, "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
14 Apr 2026, 7:19 p.m. - House of Lords
"thought actually Lord Callanan was going to ask me at that particular question and what. And so let me "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
14 Apr 2026, 7:23 p.m. - House of Lords
"Lord Purvis asked for. Can I just begin with what Lord Callanan said? He began by accusing the government of doing a U-turn. I think there "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
14 Apr 2026, 7:24 p.m. - House of Lords
"out, that noble Lord Lord Purvis has pointed out, and I just gently point out again to Lord Callanan, "
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14 Apr 2026, 7:07 p.m. - House of Lords
"education, as I pointed out to Lord Callanan, other things that will continue, but the things under the treaty cannot go forward because "
Lord Coaker, The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
46 speeches (6,468 words)
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Mentions:
1: Lord Coaker (Lab - Life peer) I say to the noble Lords, Lord Callanan and Lord Purvis, and to everybody contributing—many Members on - Link to Speech
2: Lord Coaker (Lab - Life peer) The noble Lord, Lord Callanan, is quite right: the exchange of notes obviously underpins the existing - Link to Speech
3: Baroness Blackstone (Lab - Life peer) I begin with what the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, said: he started by accusing the Government of doing - Link to Speech