A selection of Lord Alderdice’s votes

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• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 9 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue Donation) Bill - Second Reading 27 Feb 2023

  My Lords, I too thank the Minister for clearly presenting the elements of the Bill. I identify with the sentiments of sympathy and concern expressed for DCI John Caldwell and his family. I also identify with the comments made by the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick, who pointed out the need to consider not only those who do violence, as was apparently done by people from the...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Colombia: Rivers 9 Feb 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to provide assistance to the government of Colombia to implement the Constitutional Court of Colombia's 2016 T622 ruling relating to the Atrato River Case.

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Colombia: Environment Protection and Indigenous Peoples 9 Feb 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government how they will monitor the implementation of the commitments made in the Joint Declaration of Intent, signed at COP25, to support the government of Colombia in (1) conserving fragile ecosystems, and (2) safeguarding the rights and safety of indigenous peoples.

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Liberal Democrat Peer, Former Speaker, and MLA for Belfast East

Entered the House of Lords in 1996

Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election

Left the Assembly on 28 April 2003 — General election

Party was Alliance until 30 Jun 1998; Initial Presiding Officer until 30 Nov 1999; Speaker until 28 Apr 2003

Also represented Belfast East

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Currently held offices

• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (since 4 Feb 2021)

Other offices held in the past

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