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Written Question
Antimicrobials: EU Action
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to mitigate the effects in Northern Ireland of a potential EU ban on the sale of antimicrobial drugs without prescription.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The EU has not yet formally approved or published a final legal text, I am however aware of the potential impacts of restrictions on the sale of antimicrobial medicines without prescription on Northern Ireland's health services, particularly demand for GP appointments. The Government has raised this issue and we will, as ever, always advocate for the interests of Northern Ireland.

The Government will publish an explanatory memorandum in due course in accordance with the usual processes.

Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 161
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 164
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 160
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 156
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 153
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 211
Division Vote (Lords)
12 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 169
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Jan 2026
Broadcasting: Recent Developments

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Fowler, for securing this important debate. I want to draw your Lordships’ attention to an important decision now affecting broadcasting generally and the stakeholder forum that has been established by DCMS regarding the future of the UK’s digital terrestrial television service. This …..."
Lord Dodds of Duncairn - View Speech

View all Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Broadcasting: Recent Developments
Division Vote (Lords)
6 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 219