A selection of Lord Alderdice’s votes

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• 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.
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• 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

• Human Rights Priority Countries - Question 13 Sep 2021

  My Lords, I appreciate that this is a difficult area, but I want to press the Minister a little further. In his Question, the noble Lord, Lord Collins of Highbury, asked about inserting clauses into trade agreements. The Minister did not really respond to that. Is this because the Government have, in principle or for some other reason, an objection to inserting those clauses? How can we hope...

• Afghanistan - Motion to Take Note 18 Aug 2021

  My Lords, I remind the House of my registered interests in war and conflict studies. On 4 October 2001, less than a month after 9/11 and a few days before the launch of Operation Enduring Freedom, we debated what should be done. I intervene again today, like some other participants of 20 years ago, but miss my dear friend, Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon. In a powerful speech then, Paddy...

• Environment Bill - Committee (8th Day): Amendment 300 14 Jul 2021

  That concludes the Committee’s proceedings on the Bill. The House will now resume. House resumed. Bill reported with amendments.

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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)
• Member, COVID-19 Committee (since 11 Jun 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• 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)