6 APPG Memberships
Commonwealth, Transport Safety, United Nations Global Goals, University, Serbia, Sepsis5 Former APPG Officer Positions
Foreign Affairs, Golf, Iraq, Photography, Transport SafetyDivision Voting information
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Labour Aye votes vs 88 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 47 Noes - 136
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
(View all Lord Robertson of Port Ellen's FCDO questions)The UK's current view is that existing International Humanitarian Law, including the Geneva Conventions, provides a robust and adaptable framework for the conduct of hostilities, including the use of AI-enabled capability. The UK believes that discussions should focus on norms of use and measures aimed at promoting the lawful design and responsible use of AI in the military domain. There are already a number of international discussions and processes examining these issues in which the UK is actively involved, and we keep these matters under regular review.
Minister of State (Development)
2 Ministry of Defence Questions
(View all Lord Robertson of Port Ellen's ministry-of-defence questions)I refer the noble Lord to the reply given by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Armed Forces (Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP), in the House of Commons on the 2 December 2025 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge) in response to Question 93395.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
The whole-of-society approach to deterrence and defence sets out how Government, businesses, and the public all play a part in strengthening our national defence and resilience. This addresses the risks we face, including threats below and above the threshold of an armed attack.
The Cabinet Office-led Home Defence Programme, in which Defence plays a key role, has begun this work by starting to familiarise the public with their role in national security and resilience.
The Ministry of Defence is already delivering on reconnecting Defence with society. For example, an extra £70 million funding has been allocated to kickstart the cadet growth programme, expanding the cadet forces by 30% by 2030, and will continue to work to strengthen civilian-military links with communities and industry. This was a Strategic Defence Review recommendation.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)