Information between 17th July 2025 - 25th September 2025
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2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Sorcha Eastwood voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Alliance No votes vs 0 Alliance Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 164 |
2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Sorcha Eastwood voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Alliance Aye votes vs 0 Alliance No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 367 |
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Sorcha Eastwood speeches from: Hospitality Sector
Sorcha Eastwood contributed 1 speech (52 words) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
Sorcha Eastwood speeches from: Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved Families
Sorcha Eastwood contributed 1 speech (384 words) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Justice |
Written Answers |
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Motorcycles
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether motorcycling will be part of an integrated national transport strategy. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury The Integrated National Transport Strategy will be published later this year and set the long-term vision for transport across England. As the strategy continues to develop, we are looking at all modes to understand how transport should be better designed, built and operated to meet the needs of people who use it.
To achieve the goals of the strategy, we have conducted a series of engagement activities to gather insights from transport stakeholders and members of the public. This has included a public Call for Ideas and an 11-stop Regional Roadshow where we spoke with motorcyclists and motorcycle user representative groups about their experiences of transport in England and what could be done to improve it. Everything we heard through our engagement has been considered to support strategic development. |
Cancer: Diagnosis
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the forthcoming national cancer plan will introduce new targets for reducing late-diagnosis of cancer. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Reducing late diagnosis of cancer is a priority for the Department. As a first step, the National Health Service is now delivering an extra 40,000 operations, scans, and appointments each week, to support early diagnosis and faster treatment. NHS England is continuing the roll out of community diagnostic centres to ensure that patients can access the diagnostic tests they need as quickly as possible. The NHS is also improving pathways to get people diagnosed faster once they are referred, including non-specific symptom pathways for patients who do not fit clearly into a single urgent cancer referral pathway. To further improve early intervention and reduce mortality rates, NHS England’s Help Us, Help You campaigns seek to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing the care they need. The campaign encourages people to come forward as soon as possible to see their general practitioner, focusing on a range of symptoms, as well as encouraging ‘body awareness’ to help people spot symptoms across a wide range of cancers at an earlier point. Further actions on reducing late-diagnosis and improving survival for all cancers will be outlined in the forthcoming National Cancer Plan, which will be published later this year. It will seek to improve every aspect of cancer care to better the experiences and outcomes for people with cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer over the next ten years, and the ambition will be set out as part of the National Cancer Plan. |
Television Licences: Payment Methods
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that the TV licence payment structures are (a) transparent, (b) proportionate and (c) accessible to people who cannot afford to pay the licence fee in one lump sum. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Television licences are issued on an annual basis and households can choose a variety of payment plans to spread the cost of the licence, including monthly and quarterly payment plans. New joiners to TV Licensing’s monthly direct debit scheme pay for their first licence over 6 months. This front-loading of payments is a requirement set out in legislation. After the initial 6 months of joining the scheme, households pay towards their next licence through payments spread over 12 months. This is intended to reduce the BBC’s exposure to unexpected changes in its income that could result from households stopping their fee payments part-way through the year, and which could impact the BBC’s ability to deliver its services for the public. The Government recognises the financial difficulties faced by some households. This is why we announced a significant extension to the Simple Payment Plan to support more households by enabling them to split up the annual licence fee payment into more manageable fortnightly and monthly instalments. This payment plan does not require front-loading. The changes, which came into effect in February 2025, make a greater number of households eligible for the Plan. The Secretary of State is a strong supporter of the BBC and has been clear that the BBC must be funded by a model that is sustainable and fair to all those that are paying it. The Government is keeping an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and the forthcoming Charter Review will provide an opportunity for the Government to consider the best possible funding model to set the BBC up for success long into the future.
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Television Licences: Direct Debits
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with the BBC on the rationale for requiring new Direct Debit customers to pay six months of licence fees in advance. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Television licences are issued on an annual basis and households can choose a variety of payment plans to spread the cost of the licence, including monthly and quarterly payment plans. New joiners to TV Licensing’s monthly direct debit scheme pay for their first licence over 6 months. This front-loading of payments is a requirement set out in legislation. After the initial 6 months of joining the scheme, households pay towards their next licence through payments spread over 12 months. This is intended to reduce the BBC’s exposure to unexpected changes in its income that could result from households stopping their fee payments part-way through the year, and which could impact the BBC’s ability to deliver its services for the public. The Government recognises the financial difficulties faced by some households. This is why we announced a significant extension to the Simple Payment Plan to support more households by enabling them to split up the annual licence fee payment into more manageable fortnightly and monthly instalments. This payment plan does not require front-loading. The changes, which came into effect in February 2025, make a greater number of households eligible for the Plan. The Secretary of State is a strong supporter of the BBC and has been clear that the BBC must be funded by a model that is sustainable and fair to all those that are paying it. The Government is keeping an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and the forthcoming Charter Review will provide an opportunity for the Government to consider the best possible funding model to set the BBC up for success long into the future.
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Television Licences: Direct Debits
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has held discussions with the BBC on requiring new Direct Debit customers to pay six months of licence fees in advance. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Television licences are issued on an annual basis and households can choose a variety of payment plans to spread the cost of the licence, including monthly and quarterly payment plans. New joiners to TV Licensing’s monthly direct debit scheme pay for their first licence over 6 months. This front-loading of payments is a requirement set out in legislation. After the initial 6 months of joining the scheme, households pay towards their next licence through payments spread over 12 months. This is intended to reduce the BBC’s exposure to unexpected changes in its income that could result from households stopping their fee payments part-way through the year, and which could impact the BBC’s ability to deliver its services for the public. The Government recognises the financial difficulties faced by some households. This is why we announced a significant extension to the Simple Payment Plan to support more households by enabling them to split up the annual licence fee payment into more manageable fortnightly and monthly instalments. This payment plan does not require front-loading. The changes, which came into effect in February 2025, make a greater number of households eligible for the Plan. The Secretary of State is a strong supporter of the BBC and has been clear that the BBC must be funded by a model that is sustainable and fair to all those that are paying it. The Government is keeping an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and the forthcoming Charter Review will provide an opportunity for the Government to consider the best possible funding model to set the BBC up for success long into the future.
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Television Licences: Payment Methods
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of advance payment requirements for TV licences on low-income households. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Television licences are issued on an annual basis and households can choose a variety of payment plans to spread the cost of the licence, including monthly and quarterly payment plans. New joiners to TV Licensing’s monthly direct debit scheme pay for their first licence over 6 months. This front-loading of payments is a requirement set out in legislation. After the initial 6 months of joining the scheme, households pay towards their next licence through payments spread over 12 months. This is intended to reduce the BBC’s exposure to unexpected changes in its income that could result from households stopping their fee payments part-way through the year, and which could impact the BBC’s ability to deliver its services for the public. The Government recognises the financial difficulties faced by some households. This is why we announced a significant extension to the Simple Payment Plan to support more households by enabling them to split up the annual licence fee payment into more manageable fortnightly and monthly instalments. This payment plan does not require front-loading. The changes, which came into effect in February 2025, make a greater number of households eligible for the Plan. The Secretary of State is a strong supporter of the BBC and has been clear that the BBC must be funded by a model that is sustainable and fair to all those that are paying it. The Government is keeping an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and the forthcoming Charter Review will provide an opportunity for the Government to consider the best possible funding model to set the BBC up for success long into the future.
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Doctors: Recruitment
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Monday 21st July 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Department of Health on the (a) operation of the Foundation Programme allocation process and (b) its potential impact on applicants in Northern Ireland. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) manages the national application process for the UK Foundation Programme, issues guidance on foundation training, and promotes the consistent delivery of the Foundation Programme across the United Kingdom, including in Northern Ireland. The UKFPO is funded by, and is accountable to, the four UK statutory education bodies, including the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency. NHS England is due to review the Foundation Programme allocation process. The review is aiming to commence in 2026. NHS England will advise stakeholders on how they can input in due course. |
Doctors: Recruitment
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 8th August 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make changes to the Foundation Programme allocation process, following the most recent application round. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) NHS England is due to review the Foundation Programme allocation process. The review is aiming to commence in 2026. NHS England will advise stakeholders, including the British Medical Association, on how they can input in due course. As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan, published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Health Service for a significant period, for specialty training. |
Doctors: Recruitment
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 8th August 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the (a) fairness and (b effectiveness of the Foundation Programme allocation process. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) NHS England is due to review the Foundation Programme allocation process. The review is aiming to commence in 2026. NHS England will advise stakeholders, including the British Medical Association, on how they can input in due course. As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan, published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Health Service for a significant period, for specialty training. |
Doctors: Recruitment
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Friday 8th August 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will support the British Medical Association's Foundation Programme Recruitment Campaign. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) NHS England is due to review the Foundation Programme allocation process. The review is aiming to commence in 2026. NHS England will advise stakeholders, including the British Medical Association, on how they can input in due course. As set out in our 10-Year Health Plan, published on 3 July, we will work across Government to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training, and to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors who have worked in the National Health Service for a significant period, for specialty training. |
Self-employed: Vetting
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to enable (a) private coaches, (b) education tutors and (c) other self-employed people to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate with the relevant barred list check, in line with Recommendation 4 of the Bailey Review. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) On 9 April 2025, the Government published an update on its work to tackle child sexual abuse, available on GOV.UK: Tackling Child Sexual Abuse. As part of this, by the end of 2025, we will introduce secondary legislation to create the ability for self-employed individuals, working in sensitive roles with children and vulnerable adults, to access higher-level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. This change will apply in England and Wales. |
Vetting
Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to introduce a legal requirement for people undertaking regulated activity to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate with a barred list check. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Outside of specific sectors such as health and education, where Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are mandated, the decision to carry out DBS checks lies with the employer. DBS checks apply in England and Wales; other parts of the UK have their own arrangements. Whilst some sectors do set requirements for enhanced checks for some roles and/or settings where regulated activity takes place. Home Office legislation around regulated activity and DBS checks only provides eligibility for checks; it does not make them a requirement. However, if an individual has been barred, then they will be committing a criminal offence if they knowingly engage, or seek to engage, in regulated activity with a vulnerable group from which they are barred. This is punishable by imprisonment and/or fine. The same is true for employers who knowingly employ somebody who is on the barred list. This is why employers are expected to undertake regular checks for those in regulated activity otherwise they risk committing that offence. |
Early Day Motions |
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Tuesday 16th September 1 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; commits to raising awareness of blood cancers and the life-saving role of stem cell donation; encourages greater sign-ups to the UK stem cell register to improve access to suitable donors for patients in need; acknowledges the findings of Anthony … |
Thursday 11th September 9 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the need for an independent, judge-led public inquiry into the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2 June 1994 and the circumstances which led to the deaths of all 29 passengers and crew; believes that the State has a duty to ensure a … |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Monday 8th September Sorcha Eastwood signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Young farmers' organisations across the United Kingdom 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) That this House commends the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for supporting rural young people; recognises their vital work in tackling rural isolation, promoting positive mental health, and strengthening rural communities; … |
Thursday 4th September Sorcha Eastwood signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th September 2025 Sanctions on Israel and International Court of Justice findings 36 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that Israel’s … |
Monday 21st July Sorcha Eastwood signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House calls for a ban on greyhound racing in the UK; notes with serious concern figures from the animal welfare charity Blue Cross indicating that between 2017 and 2024, over 4,000 greyhounds died or were put to sleep and more than 35,000 injuries were recorded by the racing … |
Monday 21st July Sorcha Eastwood signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide … |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit)
7 speeches (2,802 words) 1st reading Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: None by Brian Leishman, Jim Shannon, Claire Hanna, Siân Berry, Liz Saville Roberts, Jeremy Corbyn, Sorcha Eastwood - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Office, 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 Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Tonia Antoniazzi (Chair); Chris Bloore; Sorcha Eastwood; Claire Hanna |
Bill Documents |
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Jul. 08 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 8 July 2025 Football Governance Act 2025 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC8 Iqbal Mohamed Sorcha Eastwood 5 REPORT STAGE Tuesday 8 July 2025 . |
Calendar |
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Wednesday 3rd September 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 Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Northern Ireland Office Julie Harrison - Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland Office Sharon Carter - Deputy Director, Legacy Group at Northern Ireland Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 10th September 2025 9:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The environmental situation at Lough Neagh View calendar - Add to calendar |
Select Committee Inquiry |
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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 |
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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 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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 View calendar - Add to calendar |