Alicia Kearns Alert Sample


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Division Votes
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 83 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 83 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 83 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 72 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 77
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 73 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 292
16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 75 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79
10 Sep 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 364
10 Sep 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 87 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 297
10 Sep 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 87
10 Sep 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 86 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 300
9 Sep 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 104 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 179
9 Sep 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 102 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 116 Noes - 333
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 90 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 401 Noes - 96
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 160
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 325 Noes - 171
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 404 Noes - 98
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 158
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 402 Noes - 97
8 Sep 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 87 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 398 Noes - 93
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 90 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333
14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 86 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324
15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context
Alicia Kearns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 86 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 319


Speeches
Alicia Kearns speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Alicia Kearns contributed 1 speech (72 words)
Monday 13th October 2025 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Alicia Kearns speeches from: Security Update: Official Secrets Act Case
Alicia Kearns contributed 1 speech (185 words)
Monday 13th October 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Alicia Kearns speeches from: Official Secrets Act
Alicia Kearns contributed 2 speeches (420 words)
Monday 15th September 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office


Written Answers
Milorad Dodik
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Friday 12th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government recognises Milorad Dodik as the President of the Repulika Srpska Entity following the upholding of his prison sentence and ban on holding office.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK does not recognise Milorad Dodik as the current President of the Republika Srpska Entity. The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has upheld the decision of the Central Election Commission to remove Dodik's mandate, following his conviction, and this decision is final. The UK remains committed to the sovereignty, stability, constitutional order and fully supports local institutions in upholding the rule of law in BiH. Our Ambassador in BiH has made this clear in public statements. We call on all actors to respect the decisions of judicial authorities in BiH.

Firearms: Licensing
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Thursday 11th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of creating a (a) single, (b) centralised and (c) digitised firearms licensing body to replace the current system of 44 separate licensing authorities.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government has no plans to introduce a new national body for firearms licensing. The Firearms Act 1968 places statutory responsibility for firearms licensing on the Chief Officer of Police of each individual force in England, Wales and Scotland.

This framework is supported by Statutory Guidance to Chief Officers of Police issued by the Home Secretary in respect of firearms licensing and by Authorised Professional Practice issued by the College of Policing.

China and India
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Thursday 11th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has raised Chinese claims on the Indian territory of Arunachal Pradesh with his counterparts in the Chinese Government.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK's position is that it is for relevant parties to resolve border disputes bilaterally. We support all peaceful means to do so and oppose any attempts to use or threaten the use of force to change the status quo. The UK Government welcomes recent discussions between India and China over the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and agreements to deescalate tensions. We continue to support a peaceful resolution between India and China on the border question.

Vocational Education: Meat
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Friday 12th September 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of including Level 2 qualifications for butchery and poultry dressing on the Free Courses for Jobs scheme.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The core Adult Skills Fund covers a very wide breadth of qualifications including those related to butchery and poultry dressing (for example the Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills). The department sets funding rates which are designed to incentivise the delivery of “high value” courses in the Adult Skills Fund. Butchery courses (insofar as they are included in the Manufacturing Technologies Sector Subject Area) are in the “High” funding band which means providers receive more funding per learner than courses relating to other industries.

The government also funds training through the Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard and the Level 3 Advanced Butcher apprenticeship standard.

Dalai Lama
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Thursday 11th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government accepts the Chinese Communist Party's claim to be able to appoint the next Dalai Lama as legitimate.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

This Government champions freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all in the UK and abroad, working to uphold the right to FoRB through the UN, G7 and other multilateral fora, and through bilateral engagement. For example, on July 2 the UK convened an event in Geneva to reaffirm the right to FoRB for all, including Tibetan Buddhists and the right to choose their own religious leaders.

The UK views the Dalai Lama as a respected spiritual leader and strong human rights advocate. It is our longstanding position that the appointment of the next Dalai Lama is a matter for the Tibetan Buddhist community across the world, in line with FoRB.

Police Remuneration Review Body
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 8th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she expects the Police Remuneration Review Body Report to be published.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

On 1 August, the previous Home Secretary announced that the Government has accepted the PRRB’s recommendations in full, including a 4.2% consolidated pay increase for police officers (up to and including the rank of Chief Superintendent), effective from 1 September 2025.

To support forces with the cost of the pay award, the Home Office is providing additional funding of £120m in 2025/26.

Childcare Vouchers
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 8th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review the monthly salary sacrifice cap for existing users of the childcare voucher scheme, in the context of (a) cumulative inflation and (b) increased average childcare costs since the threshold was last set.

Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Childcare Vouchers are now closed to new entrants, and the Government has no plans to reopen or reform them. Existing users can continue to use them as long as they remain with their current employer, the employer continues to offer Vouchers, and their contract of employment remains the same.

Tax-Free Childcare has been introduced to replace Childcare Vouchers. Tax-Free Childcare is a fairer scheme than Childcare Vouchers, as it broadens access to childcare to all families who meet the eligibility criteria, whether they are an employee or self-employed and regardless of who their employer is.
Pylons: Construction
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 8th September 2025

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions his Department has had with the National Grid on the potential impact of the cost to the public purse for compensation for communities in relation to the erection of pylons on its decisions to opt for (a) electric pylons and (b) subsea cables for energy transmission.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Details of Ministers' and Permanent Secretaries' meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK.

Offences against Children: Inquiries
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with police forces on moving the criminal investigation by South Yorkshire Police into the alleged abuse of grooming gang victims by South Yorkshire Police officers to an independent body.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

Following discussions between the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), South Yorkshire Police, and the National Crime Agency (NCA), it has been formally agreed that the investigation will now be carried out by the NCA under the direction and control of the IOPC.

In line with the Inquiries Act 2005, the Chair of the National Inquiry into Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, once appointed, will play a central role in shaping the inquiry’s Terms of Reference. These will be published in draft and consulted on with stakeholders, including victims and survivors, before being finalised. The Inquiry will have full statutory powers to investigate systemic and institutional failings wherever they are found. Where the Inquiry finds evidence of potential criminal wrongdoing, it will provide the material to the relevant police force for investigation.

Offences against Children: Inquiries
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the scope of the National Grooming Gang Inquiry will include investigations into alleged abuse inflicted on grooming gang victims by police officers.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

Following discussions between the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), South Yorkshire Police, and the National Crime Agency (NCA), it has been formally agreed that the investigation will now be carried out by the NCA under the direction and control of the IOPC.

In line with the Inquiries Act 2005, the Chair of the National Inquiry into Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, once appointed, will play a central role in shaping the inquiry’s Terms of Reference. These will be published in draft and consulted on with stakeholders, including victims and survivors, before being finalised. The Inquiry will have full statutory powers to investigate systemic and institutional failings wherever they are found. Where the Inquiry finds evidence of potential criminal wrongdoing, it will provide the material to the relevant police force for investigation.

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust: Standards
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the Ambulance Response Programme in the East Midlands Ambulance Service .

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government accepts that urgent and emergency care performance has, in recent years, been short of the standards the public rightly expect. We are determined to put things right.

Our Urgent and Emergency Care Delivery Plan for 2025/26 commits to reducing ambulance response times for Category 2 incidents to 30 minutes on average this year. We are also tackling unacceptable ambulance handover delays by introducing a maximum 45-minute standard, ensuring ambulances are released more quickly and get back on the road to treat patients.

We have already seen improvements in response times across the country, including in the East Midlands. The latest national figures for the East Midlands show that Category 2 'emergency incidents' were responded to in 32 minutes 35 seconds on average. This is faster than the 36 minutes 8 seconds seen in July 2024.

Tax Avoidance
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 8th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to FOI2024/01172, if HMRC will now extend 85% discounts to individual taxpayers affected by the Loan Charge.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government commissioned an independent review of the Loan Charge to help bring the matter to a close for those affected whilst ensuring fairness for all taxpayers. The Government will respond by Autumn Budget 2025.

During Oral Questions on 1 July 2025, the honourable member for Mid Buckinghamshire referred to comments made by an external stakeholder that were shared under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. HMRC Officials do not recognise the allegation that HMRC agreed deals with large employers allowing them to settle disguised remuneration liabilities for less than was legally due.

Veterans: LGBTQ+ People
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 8th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of living LGBT veterans dismissed from the Armed Forces before 1967 who are excluded from the reparations recommended by the LGBT Veterans Independent Review; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the scope of the reparations to include those veterans.

Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)

The Government recognises the profound impact that historic criminal and Service law had on LGBT veterans and is committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity in its restorative measures. While the current scope of the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) is based on the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, the Government acknowledges the concerns raised regarding veterans dismissed before 1967.

We therefore extended four restorative measures to those who served before 1967. They can apply to have administrative discharges qualified, their rank restored, Certificates of Service re-issued, and former Officers may apply to have Service details published in The Gazette, as part of the official record.

At present, the Government has not conducted, nor does it have plans to conduct, a formal assessment of the potential merits of extending the FRS to include veterans dismissed or discharged before 1967. This is because the Scheme was set up specifically to respond to the period when Service law was different to civilian law. We do not know how many living veterans were dismissed or discharged from the Armed Forces because of their sexual orientation or gender identity before 1967.

The forthcoming Veterans Strategy will set out this government’s vision for the remarkable men and women that have served in this country’s Armed Forces. Through this new strategy, we will ensure all veterans’– including LGBT – service is celebrated, their potential to make further contributions is realised and, for those that need it, that the right support is available to them.

Mohamed Iidow
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December 2024 to Question 20277 on Mohamed Iidow, what the immigration status was for Mohamed Lidow at the time he committed the manslaughter and rape of Natalie Shotter.

Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)

We do not comment on individual cases. We have a responsibility not to disclose any information relating to an individual's immigration or citizenship status, as well as complying with our general duty of confidentiality.

Ayman Adam
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the immigration status was for Ayman Adams when he sentenced for a sexual assault in Wakefield.

Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)

We do not comment on individual cases. We have a responsibility not to disclose any information relating to an individual's immigration or citizenship status, as well as complying with our general duty of confidentiality.

Access to Work Programme
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has considered the potential merits of extending the access to work scheme to fund train tickets.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Access to Work contributes to the disability-related extra costs of working faced by disabled people and those with a health condition in the workplace that are beyond standard reasonable adjustments. It does not replace an employer’s duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments.

The grant provides personalised support and workplace assessments, travel to work, support workers, and specialist aids and equipment.

Access to work funding is used to support people’s ability to travel to work, it can fund a support worker, such as a travel buddy, to help on train journeys. Access to Work pays for the practical support that enables a person with eligible disabilities or health conditions to travel.

Access to Work wouldn’t normally consider making payments to a customer if they can use suitable public transport but consideration will be made on disability, illness or health condition that may improve or get worse over time.

The support that a customer will receive from Access to Work is dependent upon their needs and circumstances at the time they make an application. Case managers will use the current guidance to ensure Access to Work principles are considered when making a decision on support.

War Pensions
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Tuesday 9th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered the potential merits of extending the period for additional claims on the War Pension Scheme to six months.

Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)

There are no plans to change the time limits associated with claims under the War Pension Scheme to six months. It may be helpful to explain that this time limit does not prevent a claim for additional benefits being made after three months. If a claim for additional benefits is made after this time limit, the additional payments are made from the date of that claim. Whereas, if additional benefits are claimed within the time limit, payments will be backdated to the date of the original claim.

The current process ensures timely support for claimants, preserves administrative efficiency, and safeguards the fairness and sustainability of the scheme. Claimants are made aware of this timeframe, but exceptions to it exist, such as if the claimant was unable to make a claim due to exceptional circumstances, or if new evidence comes to light that was not previously available.

Serbia: Demonstrations
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Monday 22nd September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her Serbian counterpart on recent protests in Serbia.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Foreign Secretary and I look forward to meeting Foreign Minister Djuric at the Berlin Process meeting of Western Balkans Foreign Ministers, that the UK will host next month. In visits to Serbia across the year, the former Foreign Secretary, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, Dame Karen Pierce, and I have stressed to the Serbian leadership that all action to manage protests should be proportionate, legal, and respect fundamental rights to peaceful freedom of expression and assembly. Noting with concern recent violent clashes, including with the police, we have continued to be clear - including in our contact through our Embassy in Belgrade - that incidents should be fully investigated and perpetrators of crimes held to account.

Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Rutland and Stamford
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Wednesday 8th October 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many countryside stewardship agreements are due to conclude without replacement in Rutland and Stamford constituency in the next year.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We are aware of the concerns raised by farmers and stakeholders regarding farmers whose current agreements expire at the end of the year and are considering how we can support the continued delivery of environmental outcomes through environmental land management schemes.

National Security Adviser: China
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Wednesday 15th October 2025

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Advisor discussed the case on Chinese espionage recently dropped by the CPS with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their meeting in Beijing on 14th July 2025.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

The Government has a clear and consistent policy to not comment on the NSA’s meetings to protect sensitive information pertaining to this country’s national security. This has been the case under successive governments.

National Security Adviser: China
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Wednesday 15th October 2025

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether minutes were taken of the meeting between the National Security Advisor and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on 14th July 2025.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

The Government has a clear and consistent policy to not comment on the NSA’s meetings to protect sensitive information pertaining to this country’s national security. This has been the case under successive governments.

Hospitality Industry: Employers' Contributions
Asked by: Alicia Kearns (Conservative - Rutland and Stamford)
Thursday 16th October 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending employer National Insurance contribution relief to (a) employees aged under 25 and (b) individuals returning to work from welfare on levels of (i) employment and (ii) job creation in the hospitality sector.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

This government is committed to supporting young people to earn or learn. That is why the Chancellor has recently announced that we will offer a guaranteed job to young people on Universal Credit who are unemployed for over 18 months. This forms a key part of the government’s Youth Guarantee, building on existing employment support and sector-based work academies, with more details to come at Autumn Budget.

We are committed to supporting all people on welfare who can work into work. At the recent Spending Review, we increased funding for employment support to over £3.5 billion by 2028-29, helping people to access the skills they need to progress, tackling inactivity and ensuring more people are in better jobs.

There are a wide range of factors to take into consideration when introducing a tax relief. These include how effective the relief would be at achieving the policy intent, how targeted support would be, whether it adds complexity to the tax system, and the cost.

The Government keeps all taxes under review as part of the policy making process. The Chancellor will announce any changes to the tax system at fiscal events in the usual way.



Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 23rd October
Alicia Kearns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025

Attendance of the Attorney General at the Bar of the House on the Chinese espionage case

25 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Robert Jenrick (Conservative - Newark)
That this House regrets the collapse of the prosecution of two alleged Chinese spies and is alarmed that the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, was reportedly informed in August 2024 that the prosecution was at risk, yet has not publicly explained what actions he took to support …
Monday 15th September
Alicia Kearns signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Conduct of the Hon. Mr Justice Jay

17 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Robert Jenrick (Conservative - Newark)
That this House notes with profound concern reports that, during proceedings in the High Court concerning the convicted Al-Qaeda terrorist Haroon Aswat, the Hon. Mr Justice Jay made remarks to the terrorist, extending him "best wishes" and sympathy for his imprisonment ("it could not have been too pleasant being in …
Wednesday 10th September
Alicia Kearns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th September 2025

Conduct of Lord Mandelson

24 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Gavin Williamson (Conservative - Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge)
That this House notes the concerning revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s close friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein; expresses its concern at his lack of transparency regarding this relationship; requests for parliamentary time to be made available to debate this urgent matter; and calls for Lord Mandelson to resign as …



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Parliamentary Debates
Security Update: Official Secrets Act Case
94 speeches (13,896 words)
Monday 13th October 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Mentions:
1: Kemi Badenoch (Con - North West Essex) Friend the Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) to “seek a meeting” if she wanted to find - Link to Speech
2: Dan Jarvis (Lab - Barnsley North) Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) to further discuss any concerns they might have. - Link to Speech

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
158 speeches (52,041 words)
Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Lords Chamber
Department for Work and Pensions
Mentions:
1: Baroness Berridge (Con - Life peer) I also pay tribute to the work of Alicia Kearns in the other place, MP for Rutland and Stamford, with - Link to Speech

Ambassador to the United States
205 speeches (26,414 words)
Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Mentions:
1: Luke Evans (Con - Hinckley and Bosworth) Friend the Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) and many other Members back in May, about - Link to Speech
2: Luke Evans (Con - Hinckley and Bosworth) Friend the Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns), who raised concerns about Mr Mandelson. - Link to Speech

Official Secrets Act
55 speeches (7,959 words)
Monday 15th September 2025 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Mentions:
1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) I call the Member who has been heavily involved in this, Alicia Kearns. - Link to Speech
2: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) I call Alicia Kearns on a point of order. May I just say what a pleasure it is to see you back? - Link to Speech

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
380 speeches (50,410 words)
2nd reading
Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Mentions:
1: Sarah Smith (Lab - Hyndburn) Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) to say that“the future administration of the islands” - Link to Speech



Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications
Oct. 15 2025
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Source Page: Witness statements in relation to alleged breach of Official Secrets Act on behalf of China
Document: (PDF)
News and Communications

Found: place between Taiwanese officials from the Ministry of National Defence and Tom Tugendhat MP and Alicia Kearns




Alicia Kearns - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The environmental situation at Lough Neagh
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
William Irvine - President at Ulster Farmers' Union
Kathleen McBride - CEO at Lough Neagh Fishermen's Co-operative Society Ltd.
Gerry Darby - Manager at Lough Neagh Partnership
Gary Curran - Director of Engineering and Sustainability at Northern Ireland Water
Angela Halpenny - Head of Environmental Regulation at Northern Ireland Water
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Andrew Muir MLA - Minister at Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Alistair Carson - Chief Scientific Advisor at Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Julie Thompson - Environment, Marine and Fisheries Group at Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
David Reid - Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Environment Agency
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Wednesday 22nd October 2025 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The operation of the Windsor Framework
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
The Rt Hon. the Lord Murphy of Torfaen
At 10:10am: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office
Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP - Paymaster General and Minister at Cabinet Office
Fleur Johnson - Director Windsor Framework at Cabinet Office
Simeon Hanfling - Deputy Director, Fiscal, Economy & Trade at Northern Ireland Office
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office
Sharon Carter - Deputy Director of the Legacy Group at Northern Ireland Office
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Wednesday 29th October 2025 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Local Growth Fund
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
David Babington - Chief Executive at Action Mental Health (AMH)
Celine McStravick - Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)
Dr Martin McMullan - Chief Executive at Youth Action Northern Ireland
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Wednesday 5th November 2025 9 a.m.
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Alyson Kilpatrick - Chief Commissioner at Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Joe McVey - Commissioner at Commission for Victims and Survivors Northern Ireland
David Johnstone - Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner
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Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Secretary of State, relating to an announcement about Government policy on the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland, dated 17 September 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Written Evidence - Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA)
EGNI0002 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with Victim support Northern Ireland relating to ending violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland, dated 19 June and 29 April 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Home office relating to ending violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland, dated 2 September and 17 July 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Written Evidence - University of the West of England, UK
EGNI0001 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with Minister for Migration & Citizenship relating to Citizenship fees for Irish nationals, dated 2 September and 10 July.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government relating to Funding Simplification, dated 2 September 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland relating to following the Joint Framework’s publication, dated 19 and 17 September 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions relating to reciprocal disregards for compensation payees, dated 11 September and 11 July 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Home Office regarding the journalist, Vincent Kearney’s, Investigatory Powers tribunal case, dated 10 September 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
EGNI0023 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Ulster University
EGNI0022 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
EGNI0018 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - ADS Group
EGNI0007 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Human Rights First
LPNI0054 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Veterans Movement
LPNI0053 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Cardiff University
LPNI0051 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Malone House Group
LPNI0052 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - University of Warwick, University of Warwick, and University of Warwick
LPNI0056 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Ulster Human Rights Watch (UHRW)
LPNI0049 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Makers Alliance
EGNI0011 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Queen's Univeristy Belfast
EGNI0015 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Confederation of British Industry NI
EGNI0020 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - SOLACE NI
EGNI0008 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Right & Security International's
LPNI0050 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Ulster Farmers' Union, Lough Neagh Fishermen's Co-operative Society Ltd., Lough Neagh Partnership, Northern Ireland Water, and Northern Ireland Water

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Seagate Technology
EGNI0005 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Innovation City Belfast Partnership
EGNI0021 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Encirc
EGNI0013 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Foyle Port
EGNI0016 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Microsoft NI
EGNI0025 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
EGNI0003 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Chartered Accountants Ireland
EGNI0006 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Belfast City Airport
EGNI0012 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence with Minister for the Cabinet Office relating briefings ahead of Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee meetings, dated 13 October 2025.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - techUK
EGNI0019 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Belfast Region City Deal - Programme Management Office
EGNI0009 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - The King's Trust NI
EGNI0010 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Belfast Region City Deal - Programme Management Office
EGNI0009 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - The King's Trust NI
EGNI0010 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
LPNI0055 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Relatives for Justice (RFJ)
LPNI0057 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Queen's Univeristy Belfast
LPNI0046 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Amnesty International
LPNI0060 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - University of Bristol, UK
LPNI0061 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Written Evidence - Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)
LPNI0059 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Office, and Northern Ireland Office

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Oral Evidence - Lord Murphy of Torfaen

The operation of the Windsor Framework - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Oral Evidence - Cabinet Office, Northern Ireland Office, Cabinet Office, and Northern Ireland Office

The operation of the Windsor Framework - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - Cardiff University
LPNI0062 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - The Ulster Unionist Party
LPNI0058 - The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - Durham University, Dublin City University, and Queen's University Belfast
PSNI0009 - Policing and security in Northern Ireland

Policing and security in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - Indaver (NI) Limited
EGNI0017 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - Dalradian
EGNI0024 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Written Evidence - Build Homes NI
EGNI0014 - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
24 Sep 2025
Policing and security in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (Select)

Submit Evidence (by 7 Nov 2025)


2026 marks 25 years since the establishment of the PSNI following the recommendations of the Patten review on policing. This inquiry will examine how far the objectives and aspirations of the Patten review have been realised, and explore the key challenges facing policing and security in Northern Ireland today—particularly in areas that remain under UK Government co-ordination and funding. Read our call for evidence [here] for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views.



Welsh Calendar
Monday 22nd September 2025 11 a.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 22/09/2025 11.00 - 17.00
** In addition to the breaks published on the agenda there will also be periodic comfort breaks, called by the Chair ** Pre- meeting Public session (11:00) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (11:00-12:15) 2. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session two Lunch break (13:25-15:00) 3. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session three Break (15:15-16:30) 4. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session four (16:30) 5. Papers to note (16:45) 5.1 Correspondence from the Children's Legal Centre Wales to the Chair regarding Deprivation of Liberty Orders for children and “If Not Now, Then When? Radical Reform for Care-Experienced Children and Young People” Inquiry recommendations 5.2 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Education to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and the Constitution Committee regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Welsh Ministers and HM Prison and Probation Service 5.3 Correspondence from Mark Isherwood to the Chair regarding the British Sign Language (Wales )Bill (16:30) 6. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting Private session (16:30-16:35) 7. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence (16.35 - 17.00) 8. Social Cohesion: consideration of draft report
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Monday 15th September 2025 1:30 p.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 15/09/2025 13.30 - 17.00
Pre- meeting Public session (13:30) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (13:30-15:00) 2. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session one - Member in Charge of the Bill (15:00-15:05) 3. Papers to note 3.1 Correspondence from the Women's Equality Network Wales regarding new research on the child care needs of families in Wales 3.2 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the use of tasers on children by Police forces in England & Wales 3.3 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the Equality and Social Justice Committee’s report: "Pre-appointment hearing: National Adviser for Violence Against Women, Gender-based Violence, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence" 3.4 Correspondence from Joyce Watson MS to the Chair regarding the Family-Friendly and Inclusive Parliament Review 3.5 Correspondence from the Children, Young People and Education Committee to the Chair regarding the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2026-27 3.6 Correspondence from the Petitions Committee to the Minister for Children and Social Care regarding Petition P-06-1530: "Save Childcare Provision in Wales" 3.7 Correspondence from the Independent Monitoring Authority to the Chair regarding a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 836 3.8 Correspondence from the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership to the Chair regarding regulations in relation to Part 3 of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 3.9 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to the Legislation, Justice and the Constitution Committee regarding Parc Prison 3.10 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the Equality and Social Justice committee report: “Turning up the heat before 2160: time to pick up the pace on tackling fuel poverty” 3.11 Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability to the Chair regarding changes to support for disabled people and welfare reform 3.12 Correspondence from National Energy Action to the Chair regarding fuel poverty in Wales 3.13 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Legislation, Justice and the Constitution Committee regarding a Budget Cover Transfer between UK Government, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Welsh Government 3.14 Correspondence from the Minister of State for Justice to the Chair regarding the criminal justice system in Wales 3.15 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip and the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to the Chair regarding further information relating to the Committee's inquiry into the criminal justice system in Wales 3.16 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding governance reform proposals for the Fire and Rescue Service 3.17 Additional evidence from Natural Resources Wales in relation to the post-legislative scrutiny of the well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 3.18 Easy read version of the Welsh Government's response to the Committee's report: "Anything's achievable with the right support: Tackling the Disability Employment Gap" (15:05) 4. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting Private session (15:05-15:15) 5. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence (15:15-15:45) 6. Social cohesion: consideration of draft report Break (15:50 -16:05) 7. British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: preparation for scrutiny
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Monday 29th September 2025 11 a.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 29/09/2025 11.00 - 15.20
** In addition to the breaks published on the agenda there will also be periodic comfort breaks, called by the Chair ** Pre-meeting Public session (11:00) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (11:00-12:30) 2. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session five Break (13:30-14:45) 3. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session six (14:45) 4. Papers to note 4.1 Correspondence from the First Minister of Wales to the Llywydd regarding Committee recommendations 4.2 Correspondence from the Llywydd to the Chair regarding Committee effectiveness (14:45) 5. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting Private session (14:45-15:00) 6. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence (15:00- 15:20) 7. Reviewing Committee Effectiveness in the 6th Senedd: consideration of response
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Monday 6th October 2025 1:30 p.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 06/10/2025 13.30 - 17.00
** In addition to the breaks published on the agenda there will also be periodic comfort breaks, called by the Chair ** Pre-meeting Public meeting (13:30) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (13:30-15:00) 2. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session seven Break (15:15-16:30) 3. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session eight (16:30) 4. Papers to note 4.1 Correspondence from Dr Rob Jones to the Chair regarding Welsh Justice Data (16:30) 5. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and from item one on the agenda for the Committee's meeting on 13 October 2025 (16:30-16:45) 6. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence
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Monday 13th October 2025 1:30 p.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 13/10/2025 13.30 - 17.00
** In addition to the breaks published on the agenda there will also be periodic comfort breaks, called by the Chair ** “At its meeting on 6 October, the Committee resolved to exclude the public from item 1 of its meeting on 13 October 2025” Pre-meeting Private session (13:45-14:15) 1. Forward work programme - consideration of upcoming streams of work Public session (14:15) 2. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest 3. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session nine (15:30) 4. Papers to note 4.1 "Long-term national strategy, designing a contemporary practice" - an article from the Heywood Foundation 4.2 Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill - consultation responses 4.3 Correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Social justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip from the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention regarding the use of Tasers on children (15:30) 5. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from items 6 and 7 of this meeting Private session (15:30-15:45) 6. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence (15:45-15:55) 7. Reviewing Committee effectiveness in the 6th Senedd: consideration of response Break Public session (16:00-17:00) 8. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session ten
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Monday 20th October 2025 2 p.m.
Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 20/10/2025 14.00 - 16.30
** In addition to the breaks published on the agenda there will also be periodic comfort breaks, called by the Chair ** Pre-meeting Public meeting (14:00) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (14:00-15:15) 2. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: evidence session eleven (15:15) 3. Papers to note 3.1 Correspondence to the Chair from Mark Isherwood MS regarding the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill 3.2 Correspondence to the Chair from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip regarding the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill 3.3 Correspondence to the Chair from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip regarding the Committee's report on social cohesion 3.4 Correspondence to the Chair from Dr Rob Wilks regarding evidence given as part of the Committee's scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill (15:15) 4. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Private session (15:15-15:45) 5. Stage one scrutiny of the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: consideration of the evidence (15:45-16:00) 6. Fire and Rescue Service Association: consideration of draft response to the consultation (16:00-16:30) 7. Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament Review
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