Lord Alderdice

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 8th October 1996

alderdicej@parliament.uk | https://lordalderdice.com/

Select Committees

International Relations and Defence Committee (since January 2024)

Lord Alderdice is not a member of any APPGs

23 Former APPG memberships

Antisemitism, Arctic and Nordic Councils, Boys' Brigade, Brazil, British Council, British-Brazilian, Cameroon, Colombia, Conflict Issues, Corporate Responsibility, Cyber Security, Ethical and Islamic Finance, Foreign Affairs, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Islamic and Ethical Finance, Islamic Finance, Jordan, Latin America, Mental Health, Peru, Psychology, Zimbabwe, Zoroastrian

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

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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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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Department Debates

Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)

Home Office
(1 debate contributions)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(1 debate contributions)

Department of Health and Social Care
(1 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26
(1,354 words contributed)

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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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1 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions

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4th Nov 2024

Israel: Palestinians

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.

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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)