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Information between 6th January 2026 - 16th January 2026

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Monday 12th January 2026
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker (Labour - Life peer)

Statement - Main Chamber
Subject: Ukraine and wider operational update
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Wednesday 14th January 2026
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker (Labour - Life peer)

Urgent Question Repeat - Main Chamber
Subject: Delays to the awarding of the New Medium Helicopter contract and potential closure of Leonardo’s helicopter site in Yeovil
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Division Votes
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 97 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 97
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 204 Noes - 136
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 133 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 219
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 130 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 209
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 122 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 134 Noes - 185
12 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 169
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 123 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 127
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 162 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 176
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Coaker voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 152 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 211


Speeches
Lord Coaker speeches from: Royal Navy: Nuclear Submarines
Lord Coaker contributed 11 speeches (901 words)
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: Ministry of Defence: Budget Shortfall
Lord Coaker contributed 8 speeches (969 words)
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: Boarding of Sanctioned Vessels
Lord Coaker contributed 8 speeches (946 words)
Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: New Medium Helicopter Contract
Lord Coaker contributed 7 speeches (808 words)
Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: Ukraine and Wider Operational Update
Lord Coaker contributed 10 speeches (2,665 words)
Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: Defence Spending
Lord Coaker contributed 8 speeches (967 words)
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Lord Coaker speeches from: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention
Lord Coaker contributed 8 speeches (676 words)
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence



Lord Coaker mentioned

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12 Jan 2026, 6:26 p.m. - House of Lords
"was the noble Lady Baroness Golding and many times the noble Lord Lord Coaker. And I would stand up and "
Baroness Smith of Newnham (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
12 Jan 2026, 6:26 p.m. - House of Lords
"the comments of Lord Coaker. And today I find myself in a very "
Baroness Smith of Newnham (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
12 Jan 2026, 4:10 p.m. - House of Lords
"Lord Morrow and Lord Weir for their passionate speeches. I'd like to thank Lord Coaker for his support "
Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State (Development) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
12 Jan 2026, 4:19 p.m. - House of Lords
"then exclusively on the defence and security implications of this treaty, and I want to thank the noble Lords Minister Lord Coaker "
Baroness Goldie (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2025
1 speech (1,239 words)
Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Written Statements
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Mentions:
1: Stephen Doughty (LAB - Cardiff South and Penarth) Leeds North West (Katie White); my hon. and learned Friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury; Lord Coaker - Link to Speech

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
49 speeches (7,567 words)
3rd reading
Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber

Mentions:
1: Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab - Life peer) I thank my noble friend Lord Coaker for his support on leading the Bill. - Link to Speech
2: Baroness Goldie (Con - Life peer) I thank the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, for both listening to my concerns and undertaking - Link to Speech

Ukraine and Wider Operational Update
23 speeches (5,431 words)
Monday 12th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Mentions:
1: Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer) Many times, the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, and I would stand up and ask questions, and I would associate - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-01-13 11:00:00+00:00

Review of the UK – Overseas Territories Joint Declaration - Constitution Committee

Found: and Minister Elmore from the FCDO, who covers the Caribbean because of the links there; we had Lord Coaker



Parliamentary Research
Future of the Ajax programme - CDP-2026-0002
Jan. 09 2026

Found: Answering member: Lord Coaker | Ministry of Defence The safety of our Service personnel remains a



Bill Documents
Jan. 08 2026
Letter from Lord Coaker to Baroness Goldie and Lord Lilley regarding how the Government has taken account of the Pelindaba Treaty in relation to the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago, as discussed during the Report stage.
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-26
Will write letters

Found: Letter from Lord Coaker to Baroness Goldie and Lord Lilley regarding how the Government has taken account



Deposited Papers
Friday 9th January 2026
Ministry of Defence
Source Page: Letter dated 08/01/2026 from Lord Coaker to Lord Craig of Radley regarding whether there had been any foreign interest in purchasing Ajax, as discussed during the Urgent Question on Ajax Armoured Vehicle. 1p.
Document: MinLords_letter_to_Lord_Craig_-_Ajax.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 08/01/2026 from Lord Coaker to Lord Craig of Radley regarding whether there had been any

Friday 9th January 2026
Ministry of Defence
Source Page: Letter dated 08/01/2025 from Lord Coaker to Baroness Goldie and Lord Lilley regarding how the Government has taken account of the Pelindaba Treaty in relation to the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago, as discussed during the Report stage of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill. 2p.
Document: BIOT_MSU_MinLords_to_Baroness_Goldie.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 08/01/2025 from Lord Coaker to Baroness Goldie and Lord Lilley regarding how the Government

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Ministry of Defence
Source Page: Letter dated 05/01/2026 from Lord Coaker to Peers regarding the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill committee stage debate (second day), amendments relating to the security arrangements group, the Government's response to those amendments, and questions raised during the debate. 2p.
Document: MinLords_DG_Bill_Committee_Stage_Letter_Final.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 05/01/2026 from Lord Coaker to Peers regarding the Diego Garcia Military Base and British