Information between 10th October 2026 - 20th October 2026
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 312 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 193 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 304 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 306 |
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13 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension) - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 179 |
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19 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 327 |
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19 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 328 |
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19 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 319 |
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19 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 327 |
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19 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Programme) (No.2) - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 163 |
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Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Tuesday 13th October 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of protections for the holders of defined benefit pensions. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) Defined benefit pensions are protected by a robust regulatory framework. They are established as trusts and the trustees have a fiduciary duty to act in the interests of scheme beneficiaries. Schemes must provide regular valuations and report their long-term funding, investment and risk management plans to the Pensions Regulator, who has a range of powers to intervene if needed. The Pension Protection Fund can provide compensation if employers become insolvent. |
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Monday 12th October Orkney and Shetland girls’ participation in sport 8 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House welcomes new research showing that Orkney and Shetland have the smallest gender gap in sports participation in Scotland; recognises the strong participation of girls and young women across the Northern Isles; celebrates the contribution of local sports clubs, schools, coaches and volunteers in providing opportunities for young … |
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Monday 12th October First child born on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House celebrates the birth of the first baby on North Ronaldsay in more than 30 years; congratulates the family on the arrival of their new addition; recognises the importance of this joyful occasion for the island’s close-knit community; and wishes the family and the newest young resident of … |
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Monday 12th October Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates the winners of the Orkney Nature Festival Photography Competition 2026; recognises the exceptional quality of the photographs celebrating Orkney’s natural environment and wildlife; commends all those who took part in this year’s competition; and celebrates the talent and creativity of photographers across Orkney. |
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Monday 12th October Donna Cuthbertson and the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates Donna Cuthbertson on being shortlisted for the BBC Scotland Make A Difference Awards; recognises her work through Orkney Dance and Fitness to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and support people across Orkney; commends her commitment to making exercise accessible to people of all ages and abilities; and … |
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Wednesday 14th October George Miller's bronze medal at the British and European Ploughing Championships 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates St Ola ploughman George Miller on winning a bronze medal for Scotland on his international debut; recognises his achievement in representing Orkney at the British and European Ploughing Championships; commends his dedication and skill; and wishes him every success in future competitions. |
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Monday 12th October 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House celebrates Shetland Wool Week 2026, taking place between 27 September and 3 October attracting international crowds en masse; recognises that Shetland Wool Week began seventeen years ago to celebrate Britain’s most northerly native sheep, Shetland’s textile industry and its rural farming communities; understands that during Wool Week … |
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Monday 12th October Lauri Siegel at the World Championships 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates 17-year-old Shetland strongwoman Lauri Siegel on winning a silver medal at the Static Monsters World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona; recognises her outstanding achievement in finishing second in the junior female category; celebrates her remarkable progress after taking up strongwoman training in January following a serious arm … |
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Monday 12th October Catriona Macdonald doctorate from Newcastle University 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates Shetland musician Catriona Macdonald on receiving a doctorate from Newcastle University; recognises the distinctiveness of her research into the historical role and experiences of women in Shetland’s traditional fiddle and folk music between 1774 and 1950; notes that her work brought together historical archive research, feminist … |
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Monday 12th October Shetland apprentices and BBC Scotland 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates Jonathan Dorrat from Lerwick and Jessie Clubb from Brae on being selected as two out of the three BBC Scotland journalist apprentices for 2026; recognises their achievement in securing roles with BBC Radio Scotland, with Jonathan based in Inverness and Jessie in Lerwick; celebrates the opportunities … |
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Monday 12th October Lenny Mackay raises £1,800 for Muscular Dystrophy UK 3 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates eight-year-old Lenny Mackay of Tingwall, Shetland, for raising an incredible £1,800 for Muscular Dystrophy UK in support of his friend Phoebe Polson; notes that Lenny cycled 16 miles from his home in Tingwall to the Burra Bridge and back to raise money for the charity; recognises … |
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Monday 12th October Shetland hospitality businesses at Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates Shetland hospitality business owner Celia Smith on being shortlisted as a finalist in the category individual of the year for the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication that has gone into building her business and providing a high-quality experience for locals … |
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Wednesday 14th October Stronsay Heritage Audio Project 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates the Stronsay Heritage Audio Project on being shortlisted for Community Project of the Year at the Scots Language Awards; recognises its work recording local memories, stories and knowledge in Orcadian; celebrates the collaboration between the Young Islanders Network and Stronsay Heritage Group; and commends the project … |
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Wednesday 14th October David Askew's award for snipe carving 4 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates Stronsay woodcarver David Askew on his snipe carving being named the best in Britain; recognises the skill, craftsmanship and dedication demonstrated in creating the winning piece; celebrates the talent of Orkney’s rural and island communities; and wishes David continued success in his craft. |
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Tuesday 1st September Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields) That this House wants to reduce the prevalence of poverty, isolation, health inequalities and community fragmentation across the UK; acknowledges the existence of contributory membership-based food clubs, pantries and hubs run in most cases by volunteers and community groups; notes the recent Food Club Survey Report by eight organisations, which … |
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Monday 12th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Friday 16th October 2026 Commemorating victims of the Arandora Star tragedy of 1940 15 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House welcomes Italy’s decision to establish a National Day of Remembrance in honour of the victims of the Arandora Star tragedy; notes that on 2 July 1940 the Arandora Star, carrying Italian, German and Austrian civilian detainees from the United Kingdom to Canada, was sunk by a German … |
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13 Oct 2026, 12:38 p.m. - House of Commons " Alistair Carmichael thank you, >> Alistair Carmichael thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can I also welcome the announcement today about the government's intention to regulate the market in heating oil for " Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP (Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Oct 2026, 12:07 p.m. - House of Commons "can have. >> Alistair Carmichael thank you, Madam Speaker. >> Might we have a debate in " Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP (Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Tuesday 20th October 2026 9 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reforming the water sector At 9:30am: Oral evidence Dr David Lloyd Owen - Managing Director at Envisager John Abraham - Chief Operating Officer for Industrial Water and Energy at Veolia Hugh Goldsmith, College of Europe & former head, Water Division, European Investment Bank At 10:30am: Oral evidence Dr Marine Colon, researcher at AgroParisTech and the UMR G-EAU research unit in France Klaas Schwartz, Professor Water Services Governance at IHE Delft, Netherlands At 11:00am: Oral evidence David Henderson - CEO at Water UK David Hall, Visiting Professor, University of Greenwich, Public Services International Research Unit Professor Ewan McGaughey - Professor of Law at Kings College London Professor David Saal - Professor of Microeconomics at Loughborough University View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 3rd December 2026 9:30 a.m. Liaison Sub-Committee on Core Tasks of Select Committees - Oral evidence Subject: Core Tasks of Select Committees View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 27th October 2026 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The future of farming At 10:00am: Oral evidence Stephen Morgan MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mike Rowe - Farming Director at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Gareth Baynham-Hughes - Director of Marine and Fisheries at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd November 2026 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Biosecurity and animal welfare At 10:00am: Oral evidence Catherine McLaughlin - Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser at National Farmers Union (NFU) Dr Gwen Rees - President at British Veterinary Association At 11:00am: Oral evidence Abigail Seager - Chief Executive Officer at Veterinary Medicines Directorate Richard Lewis - Chief Executive Officer at Animal and Plant Health Agency Professor Dan Horton - Director of Science at The Pirbright Institute View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th November 2026 6 p.m. Liaison Committee (Commons) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |