Information between 6th February 2026 - 8th March 2026
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 7 p.m. Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Adjournment - Main Chamber Subject: Potential implications of the judgment in the case of Advocate General for Scotland v Mr Charles Milroy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 - 362 Noes - 107 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 - 156 Noes - 273 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 - 77 Noes - 280 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson 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 - 161 Noes - 272 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context Gavin Robinson voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279 |
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Gavin Robinson speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Gavin Robinson contributed 1 speech (197 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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Gavin Robinson speeches from: Army Reservists: Employment Rights
Gavin Robinson contributed 4 speeches (1,899 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Gavin Robinson speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Gavin Robinson contributed 2 speeches (196 words) Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Gavin Robinson speeches from: Standards in Public Life
Gavin Robinson contributed 1 speech (122 words) Monday 9th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Friday 13th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hearing loss cases are pending with the Davies Group. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Ministry of Defence (MOD) Claims statistics are published annually. The next MOD common law compensation claims statistics will be published this summer.
Previously published Annual reports can be found at the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-compensation-claims-statistics
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 10th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to provide the costs of Hearing Loss Claims in last 5 years to the MOD, including damages, costs and costs per case. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Statistics on the number of common law compensation claims and financial settlements including Noise-Induced Hearing Loss are published annually at the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-compensation-claims-statistics
The next report will be published this summer, covering financial year 24-25, however it would be disproportionate to calculate the costs per case. |
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 10th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Davies Group is tracking and reporting costs associated with delays in case progression. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Davies Group provide regular statistics and other information to support the management of Ministry of Defence (MOD) claims. Both the MOD and Davies Group have increased resources to manage the unprecedented high volume of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claims. |
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 10th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to outline the average turnaround time for resolution in Hearing Loss Cases in each of the four regions of the United Kingdom. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) It is not possible to outline the average turnaround time for the resolution of Hearing Loss claims in each of the four nations of the United Kingdom.
This information is not currently held centrally and can only be provided at disproportionate cost as it would require extensive research across the claims handlers and litigation services providers who manage claims in the various jurisdictions across the UK. |
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 10th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to detail the longest outstanding case with the MOD/Davies group relating to Hearing Loss. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The oldest open Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claim dates back to 30 June 2016. This claim was left inactive by the claimant’s legal representative, until a new firm of solicitors reissued the claim on 8 May 2025. |
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Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Wednesday 11th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what performance metrics the Davies Group are held to; and how frequently those metrics are evaluated. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Davies Group claims management contract requires Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to be reported quarterly. These reports are supplemented by regular fortnightly progress and performance meetings between Ministry of Defence officials and the Davies Group to discuss aspects of contract delivery and formulation of strategies for dealing with claims including the extremely high volumes of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claims.
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Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Monday 23rd February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his pension policy of the ruling of the Advocate General for Scotland v Mr Charles Milroy [2026] EAT 25; and what steps he intends to take. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Due to the ongoing legal process, it is not possible to provide a substantive comment on the case. The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the judgment in detail to understand its implications fully and a further update will be provided once that assessment is complete. |
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Royal Irish Regiment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Royal Irish Regiment Home Service Battalions on a part-time basis up to and including disbandment in August 2007. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The number of part time personnel who served in the Royal Irish Regiment Home Service Battalions from its formation on 1 July 1992 until August 2007 is shown below:
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Ulster Defence Regiment
Asked by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Ulster Defence Regiment on a part-time basis between 1970 and 1992. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Electronic data is only held going back to 1984, prior to this the only information held is on the 1975 and 1980 strengths. This information can be found below. The Ulster Defence Regiment Part Time Strength as at 1 April 1975, 1 April 1980 and from 1 April 1984 - 1 April 1992
Notes: · Figures have been rounded to 10. · Figures are absolute numbers.
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Monday 16th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2026 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church, Lurgan 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House marks the 200th anniversary of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan, County Armagh, first opened in 1826; notes that the Methodist witness in the town stretches back to the eighteenth century, with an early Methodist chapel established in Nettleton’s Court in 1778, later replaced by a preaching … |
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Monday 16th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2026 Museum online sales to Northern Ireland 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the recommencing of online sales to Northern Ireland residents by the Natural History Museum in London following a series of Parliamentary Questions to, and correspondence with, the Department for Culture Media and Sport; recognises that sales had stopped as a result of the NI Protocol and … |
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Monday 16th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2026 40th anniversary of Donaghcloney Brownies 3 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates the Donaghcloney Brownie Unit on the celebration of its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the young people of Donaghcloney and the surrounding community; recognises the important role the Brownie Unit has played in providing girls aged seven to ten with opportunities for … |
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Monday 16th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2026 75th anniversary of Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 75th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, founded in 1951 in Northern Ireland and now serving congregations across the United Kingdom and beyond; recognises the Church’s origins in Crossgar, County Down, and its continued presence throughout Northern Ireland, including its central role at … |
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Monday 9th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 Oil prices and the cost of living 10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House notes the recent rise in global oil prices and the impact this is already having on the cost of living across the United Kingdom; recognises that motorists are facing higher costs at the pumps as a result; further notes that in Northern Ireland a significant proportion of … |
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Monday 9th March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism (No. 2) 7 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 11 March 2026 marks European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism; acknowledges the many innocent victims across UK and Europe who must not be forgotten; also commends those whose endeavours are aimed at highlighting the difference between innocent victims who have suffered and some of … |
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Monday 2nd March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2026 90th anniversary of Killaloo Accordion Band 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of Killaloo Accordion Band based near Londonderry; commends all those involved with the band, including those leading the musical development of many young people through the years who have learned to play a variety of musical instruments … |
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Tuesday 3rd March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House welcomes and commends the Government of Punjab and the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, for undertaking substantive legislative, administrative and enforcement reforms aimed at eradicating bonded labour and modernising the brick kiln sector; recognises the historic challenges posed by debt bondage within the industry and … |
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Monday 2nd March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 14 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-backed terrorist organisation responsible for repression, regional destabilisation and the support of violent proxy groups; notes its involvement in human rights abuses and threats to security beyond Iran; further notes that key allies have already acted; believes continued … |
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Monday 2nd March Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Kenneth Stevenson (Labour - Airdrie and Shotts) That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has now … |
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Monday 23rd February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2026 America250 and Ulster Scots connections 6 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America; further notes the decisive role played by settlers and their descendants, and that many of the early pioneers and leaders of the emerging nation were of … |
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Tuesday 10th February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2026 Rape gang overseas trafficking 16 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth) That this House expresses grave concern at evidence presented during recent independent hearings into organised child sexual exploitation indicating that a number of women and girls may have been trafficked overseas to Pakistan and elsewhere by those responsible for their abuse; notes that the Rape Gang Inquiry has received multiple … |
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Monday 9th February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 70th anniversary of Tayto Crisps 5 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 70th anniversary of Tayto Crisps; highlights that the crisps and snacks giant Tayto Group was founded in 1956 in Tandragee, Co Armagh by Thomas Hutchinson; further notes that the business is still proudly run by the Hutchinson family and today is the largest locally-owned crisp … |
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Monday 9th February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney 6 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes with sympathy the passing of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney who was killed during a training exercise in Northumberland, England serving with the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery; highlights that this young man was known to be an officer and a gentleman born in Roscommon and joining the … |
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Monday 9th February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 International Epilepsy Day 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes International Epilepsy Day 2026 taking place on Monday 9 February 2026, focusing on the Epilepsy Pledge to turn awareness into action; highlights the Epilepsy Pledge, urging people to commit to one concrete action for awareness or inclusion in 2026; further notes that the 50 Million steps … |
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Monday 9th February Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the ever increasing toxic nature of many online exchanges, particularly in instances when topical issues are being shown on mainstream news bulletins and carried over into online platforms which often results in numerous poisoned, vicious, and vile assertions that have no basis in fact and are … |
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9 Feb 2026, 4:58 p.m. - House of Commons " Gavin Robinson Madam. Secretary will know that there are too many members on both sides of this House that enjoy situations " Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP (Belfast East, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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11 Feb 2026, 11:38 a.m. - House of Commons " I believe that work will be published by the Cabinet Office, and I'll make sure that through that this House is updated with the the records. >> Gavin Robinson. >> Mr. speaker, can I thank the Minister, the Secretary of State and his officials for the " Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP (Belfast East, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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11 Feb 2026, 11:39 a.m. - House of Commons " Gavin Robinson. constraints he knows, and I raised it at last. Northern Ireland questions was the potential, as a result of EU legislative change, " Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP (Belfast East, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Feb 2026, 7:36 p.m. - House of Commons ">> I beg to move that this House do now adjourn. >> The question is that this House do now adjourn. Gavin Robinson. " Adjournment: Potential implications of the judgment in the case of Advocate General for Scotland v Mr Charles Milroy - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Feb 2026, 7:36 p.m. - House of Commons "do now adjourn. Gavin Robinson. >> Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. And can I through you thank the speaker for selecting " Adjournment: Potential implications of the judgment in the case of Advocate General for Scotland v Mr Charles Milroy - View Video - View Transcript |
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4 Mar 2026, 12:26 p.m. - House of Commons " Gavin Robinson Mr. speaker, can >> Gavin Robinson Mr. speaker, can I associate myself and my colleagues with the Prime Minister and his remarks around Sarah " Rt Hon Gavin Robinson MP (Belfast East, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Local Museums
54 speeches (14,990 words) Thursday 5th March 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson), which has the Ulster Folk Museum, the Ulster Transport - Link to Speech |
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Army Reservists: Employment Rights
17 speeches (3,533 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: Louise Sandher-Jones (Lab - North East Derbyshire) Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for securing this debate. - Link to Speech 2: Carla Lockhart (DUP - Upper Bann) Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) made a powerful point about three reservists who - Link to Speech 3: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Friend the Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) said, the longer this goes on, some people will pass - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Policing and security in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Sinead Simpson - Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Policing Board Mukesh Sharma MBE DL - Chair at Northern Ireland Policing Board Brendan Mullan - Vice-Chair at Northern Ireland Policing Board View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office Matthew Patrick MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office Fleur Johnson - Windsor Framework Director at Cabinet Office Ruth Sloan - Director of Strategy at Northern Ireland Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Policing and security in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Gemma Davies - Associate Professor of Law at Durham University At 10:00am: Oral evidence Rob Jones - Director General Operations at National Crime Agency Miles Bonfield - Deputy Director for Economic Crime and Devolved Administrations at National Crime Agency Gordon Summers - Head of ICE and ROM North at Home Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Ending violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Jess Phillips MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls) at Home Office Gisela Carr - Deputy Director, Interpersonal Abuse Unit at Home Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Policing and security in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence Jon Boutcher QPM - Chief Constable at Police Service of Northern Ireland Davy Beck - Assistant Chief Constable at Police Service of Northern Ireland View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 23rd March 2026 2:15 p.m. Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 23/03/2026 14.15 - 15.45 Pre-meeting Public meeting (14:15) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (14:15-14:20) 2. Papers to note 2.1 Correspondence to the Chair from the Independent Monitoring Authority concerning an inquiry by the Independent Monitoring Authority into delays in issuing decisions on applications to the EU Settlement Scheme 2.2 Correspondence to the Chair from the Independent Monitoring Authority regarding Legislation Monitoring by the IMA – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1491 2.3 Correspondence to the Chair from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip regarding the monitoring the Welsh Government undertakes for funding for tackling food poverty 2.4 Correspondence to the Chair from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd & Chief Whip regarding the Inter-Institutional Relations Agreement: Safety, Security and Migration Interministerial Group (14:20) 3. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of today's meeting Private meeting (14:20 - 15:30) 4. Consideration of draft report on the Committee's Sixth Senedd Legacy Report (15:30-15:45) 5. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: consideration of draft report View calendar - Add to calendar |