Information between 19th January 2025 - 8th February 2025
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21 Jan 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Carla Lockhart voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 338 |
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21 Jan 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Carla Lockhart voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 349 |
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21 Jan 2025 - Environmental Protection - View Vote Context Carla Lockhart voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 352 Noes - 75 |
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21 Jan 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Carla Lockhart voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 338 |
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28 Jan 2025 - Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) - View Vote Context Carla Lockhart 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 Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 0 |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (48 words) Wednesday 5th February 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Closure of High Street Services: Rural Areas
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (65 words) Wednesday 5th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: UK-US Bilateral Relationship
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (68 words) Tuesday 4th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (99 words) Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Agricultural Property Relief
Carla Lockhart contributed 2 speeches (751 words) Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (52 words) Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (47 words) Money resolution Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Listed Places of Worship Scheme
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (115 words) Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Carla Lockhart speeches from: Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
Carla Lockhart contributed 1 speech (104 words) Report stage Tuesday 21st January 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Broadcasting: Political Impartiality
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of broadcasting regulations on the impartiality of news coverage in Northern Ireland. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The regulation of due impartiality in broadcast news is a matter for the independent regulator Ofcom.
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Veterans: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support veterans in Northern Ireland (a) to access UK-wide veterans' services and (b) in other ways. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) This Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access the appropriate support they require wherever they live in the UK. In Northern Ireland, the Office for Veterans Affairs, within the Ministry of Defence has established a local presence to support strategic coordination of organisations, programmes and initiatives for veterans wellbeing. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland recently announced the appointment of David Johnstone as the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner.
Specialist statutory support for veterans resident in Northern Ireland is delivered by the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI) and a £500,000 Defence Medical Welfare Service pilot supports veterans’ health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland by linking veterans with local services to ensure they are receiving the help available.
Veterans resident in Northern Ireland can also access a range of UK-wide support, including the Career Transition Partnership. The Reducing Veterans Homelessness (RVH) Programme includes the referral pathway OP FORTITUDE supporting veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust supports the Thrive Together Programme, which operates across the UK. In Northern Ireland, this is led by the charity Brooke House.
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Parades Commission
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Friday 24th January 2025 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland; and what steps he plans to take to help ensure (a) its decisions are transparent and (b) it is held accountable for its decisions. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Decisions regarding parades in Northern Ireland are an operational matter for the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland in line with the legislation contained within the Public Processions (NI) Act 1998. Details of any determinations made by the Commission are published on their website as a matter of course. The Parades Commission continues to have the full support of the Government.
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Avian Influenza: Disease Control
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Friday 24th January 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support his Department is providing to (a) poultry farmers and (b) wildlife conservation groups to help contain the spread of avian influenza. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency have stood up their well-established outbreak structures to control and eradicate highly pathogenic avian influenza, restore normal trade, and assist local communities’ recovery as set out in the Notifiable Avian Disease Control Strategy for Great Britain and the Mitigation Strategy for Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in England and Wales.
All registered bird keepers receive regular updates and guidance to help protect their birds from avian influenza. Biosecurity guidance and self-assessment checklists are available on each of the UK administration’s websites to assist bird keepers in maintaining good biosecurity and complying with the requirements of disease control and preventions zones.
The Mitigation Strategy provides guidance to wildlife trusts, conservation charities and other organisations on how to respond to findings of avian influenza in wild birds. It sets out how these groups, together with the government and its delivery partners, can mitigate the impact of avian influenza on wild bird populations whilst protecting public health, the wider environment and the rural economy.
Whilst disease control is a devolved matter, Defra and the Devolved Governments work closely together with the aim of providing, where possible, a consistent and coordinated response to disease threats. |
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Assistance Animals: Animal Welfare
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Friday 24th January 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure the protection of assistance animals from abuse and neglect; and what additional steps he plans to take to improve safeguards for these animals. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, including assistance animals, is an offence under section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The maximum sentence for this offence is five years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. Those convicted of an offence may also be disqualified from owning or keeping animals.
The 2006 Act is backed up by the statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs which provides owners and keepers with general welfare information including a specific section on how to provide the correct environment for their dog and protect them from pain, suffering, injury and disease: Code of practice for the welfare of dogs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). |
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Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control
Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) Monday 27th January 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding his Department has provided to help tackle bovine TB outbreaks in areas of high incidence in each of the last five years. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Policy on bovine TB is devolved to governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In England, in the last five years, my department has spent approximately £100 million per year on disease control measures tackling bovine TB.
It is not possible to break down the amount spent, by individual TB risk area. |
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Thursday 6th February 4 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House expresses its deep gratitude to all those who stepped up in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, demonstrating remarkable resilience, dedication, and community spirit; recognises the extraordinary efforts of Northern Ireland Electricity engineers, call handlers, and all utility workers who worked around the clock to restore power and … |
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Monday 20th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Congratulations to President Trump 6 signatures (Most recent: 31 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration as 47th President of the United States of America; and looks forward to the leader of the free world defending national sovereignty and borders and insisting that the EU’s colonial control of the trade and economic laws of Northern Ireland is … |
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Monday 20th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Cervival Cancer Prevention Week 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025, which takes place from 20 to 26 January; highlights that cervical screening is not easy for many, but screening is estimated to save 5,000 lives a year across the UK; underlines that this week is a chance to support and empower … |
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Monday 20th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) annual Big Garden Birdwatch 2025; highlights that across the UK, 600,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2024, counting an incredible 9.7 million birds; further notes that house sparrows took the top spot, but counts of … |
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Monday 20th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that January 2025 begins Bradford's year as UK City of Culture; recognises the many artistic and cultural events that take place to help promote each winner of the title since Londonderry became the first UK city to win the award in 2013; and expresses the hope … |
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Wednesday 15th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on … |
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Tuesday 14th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates the launch of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025; notes that the initiative seeks to raise the profile of apprenticeships and promote participation across all levels and vocations; highlights that this is led by the Department for Economy and that this years theme is "getting it right … |
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Tuesday 14th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the urgent need to improve the experience of people with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, a progressive and life-limiting lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK; acknowledges the impact of the disease on patients, their families, and caregivers, including significant physical, emotional, … |
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Monday 6th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Posthumous Victoria Cross for Blair Paddy Mayne 11 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House remembers the heroic endeavours of Blair Mayne; believes that these should be acknowledged through the award of a posthumous Victoria Cross; notes that Blair, known as Paddy, Mayne was a native of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford and that he was a legendary member and officer … |
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Monday 6th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 20th anniversary of Patton's Bakery 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates 20 years of Patton's Bakery, opened in 2004 by Warren Patton in a small rented premises in Newtownards; notes the tremendous expansion of the business with dozens of staff and delivery vans; highlights that, in 2015, they won Best Family Business at the then-Ards Borough Council … |
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Tuesday 10th December Carla Lockhart signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Army Benevolent Fund; recognises the self sacrifice of many thousands of former serving personnel and their families; commends the efforts that continue to be made in helping many whose lives, both physically and mentally have been impacted as they … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Carla Lockhart signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Kevin Sinfield fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease research 13 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the seven ultramarathons in seven days across the UK in December 2024 by rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, who has continued his incredible fund raising efforts for research into combating Motor Neurone Disease (MND), so far raising over £16 million to help those affected by … |
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Monday 25th November Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Ulster Scots Language Week, 25 to 30 November 4 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes November 25th 2024 begins Ulster Scots Language Week and acknowledges the range of activities including talks, walking tours, poetry, writing competitions, conferences etc that are being held to help demonstrate the growing awareness of the Ulster Scots language, culture and traditions across many communities both in … |
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Monday 13th January Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2025 Review of the Windsor Framework 5 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House, in circumstances where the Protocol/Windsor Framework was imposed on Northern Ireland without cross-community consent and its operation for another four years was likewise secured without the need cross-community consent, because of the resulting inequity, finds it incongruous that the terms of reference for Lord Murphy’s review of … |
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Monday 16th December Carla Lockhart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2025 Impact of the EU General Product Safety Regulation on the UK internal market 4 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House notes that multiple e-commerce sites are arranging for sellers in GB to stop selling to Northern Ireland because of the impediments and cost of the EU's General Product Safety Regulation; and calls on the Government to stand up for Northern Ireland businesses whose supply chain depends on … |
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Agricultural Property Relief
84 speeches (13,450 words) Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Friend the Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) and I represent. - Link to Speech |
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Feb. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 February 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Allister Gavin Robinson Sammy Wilson Jim Shannon Alex Easton Robin Swann Mr Gregory Campbell Carla Lockhart |
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Feb. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 February 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Allister Gavin Robinson Sammy Wilson Jim Shannon Alex Easton Robin Swann Mr Gregory Campbell Carla Lockhart |
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Feb. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 February 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Allister Gavin Robinson Sammy Wilson Jim Shannon Alex Easton Robin Swann Mr Gregory Campbell Carla Lockhart |
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Monday 3rd February 2025
Source Page: I. Terms of reference: Veterinary Medicine Working Group. 4p. II. Letter dated 30/01/2025 from Baroness Hayman of Ullock to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p. Document: 04-11-2024_Terms_of_Reference_VMWG_-_OFFICIAL.pdf (PDF) Found: practitioner Dr Rob Williams British Veterinary Association, Junior Vice President Veterinarian Carla Lockhart |