Carla Lockhart MP: written questions
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Undocumented Migrants: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63599More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of illegal migrants that entered the UK using the Northern Ireland border in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office does not make estimates of the number of illegal immigrants in the UK.Information about the number of illegal migrants in Northern Ireland or using the Northern Ireland border is not available in our published data.Our published national d...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many cases of (a) suspected and (b) confirmed illegal immigration have been recorded in Northern Ireland in the past five years.
Answer: The Home Office does not make estimates of the number of illegal immigrants in the UK.Information about the number of illegal migrants in Northern Ireland or using the Northern Ireland border is not available in our published data.Our published national d...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: TrainingDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to cybersecurity training for small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Cyber security is a priority for the government. We are taking action to protect businesses, citizens and essential services against cyber threats. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers a range of free cyber security training, including a free ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCadets: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to expand (a) Army, (b) Navy, and (c) Air Cadet programmes in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Given the fantastic benefits which can be gained from the Cadet experience this Government is committed to getting more young people to become Cadets. The Strategic Defence Review has recommended an expansion of in-school and community-based Cadet Forces ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve housing options for veterans in Northern Ireland.
Answer: On 26 June 2025, I was delighted to announce £300,000 of funding for wraparound housing support for veterans in Northern Ireland. This will sit alongside VALOUR, the Government's new UK-wide initiative to ensure easier access to essential care and support...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOvarian Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase research funding for (a) ovarian, (b) uterine and (c) other gynaecological cancers.
Answer: The Department invests in research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). In the period 2020/21 to 2024/25, the NIHR’s Academy and other programmes invested approximately £39 million across 50 gynaec...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: Northern IrelandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to improve energy security and grid resilience in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Whilst energy policy and electricity system resilience of Northern Ireland remains a devolved competence for the Northern Ireland Executive, the Department has maintained a close working relationship with the Department for the Economy to support them in ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: DiagnosisDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on early diagnosis of (a) lung, (b) pancreatic and (c) other cancers.
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology invests in cancer research via UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and the Department of Health and Social Care via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). UKRI and NIHR support rese...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPlastic Surgery: RegulationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to introduce a licensing and regulatory framework for practitioners in the aesthetic and cosmetic surgery industry.
Answer: The Government is committed to taking action to address longstanding concerns about the safety of the cosmetics sector, and is exploring options for further regulation in this area. We will set out the details of our approach in our response to the consul...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHay Fever: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with relevant professional bodies on the (a) clinical management and (b) treatment of hay fever.
Answer: No recent discussions have taken place on the clinical management and treatment of hay fever specifically, however, as part of the Expert Advisory Group for Allergy, Department policy officials meet regularly with the National Allergy Strategy Group, whic...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordChurches: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had recent discussions with (a) church authorities and (b) Historic England on increasing flexibility in the (i) renovation and (ii) adaptation of listed churches for (
Answer: DCMS ministers have recently met with both Church representatives and Historic England, however discussions have not covered the specific issue of increasing flexibility in the renovation and adaptation of listed churches for community use and accessibili...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to expand access to apprenticeships in defence-related sectors in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Apprenticeship and skills policy is devolved to Northern Ireland, and any measures regarding apprenticeships there are a matter for the Northern Irish government.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2005 to Questions 50084 on Defence: Space Technology, what role Northern Ireland will play in the delivery of a refreshed Defence Space Strategy.
Answer: As the Strategic Defence Review highlights, Space is critical for the UK’s national infrastructure and central to future defence operations. In line with the Government’s wider industrial strategy, Defence is collaborating closely with partners across Gov...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: HydrogenDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support the (a) research and development and (b)deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles; and whether specific targets have been set for infrastructure rollout to support h
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) considers that hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives could play an important role in decarbonising the transport sector, particularly in heavier transport such as aviation and maritime.We are supporting the deployment of hyd...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: HydrogenDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support university-led research and development into hydrogen-powered transport technologies; and whether he plans to make further funding streams available to support aca
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) considers that hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives could play an important role in decarbonising the transport sector, particularly in heavier transport such as aviation and maritime.We are supporting the deployment of hyd...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordUzbekistan: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to raise concerns about the treatment of (a) Christians and (b) other religious minorities in Uzbekistan at the United Nations.
Answer: The UK is committed to championing freedom of religion or belief for all. In Uzbekistan's most recent UN Universal Periodic Review, the UK raised concerns regarding upholding freedom of religion or belief amongst other human rights issues. We continue to ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBurkina Faso: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to raise concerns about the treatment of (a) Christians and (b) other religious minorities in Burkina Faso at the United Nations.
Answer: The UK strongly condemns reports of attacks on religious minorities in Burkina Faso and has consistently called on all actors in Burkina Faso to respect human rights and adhere to international humanitarian law, which covers the persecution of Christians ...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse and Stalking: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions her Department has had with the devolved Administrations on support for victims of (a) stalking and (b) coercive control.
Answer: This Department regularly engages with the devolved administrations regarding support for victims.Section 16 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 applies to England and to reserved matters in Wales. It is important that victims can expect as consistent s...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMotor Neurone Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with Devolved administrations on improving support for people living with motor neurone disease.
Answer: My rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, meets regularly with counterparts across the devolved administrations. We have set up a United Kingdom-wide Neuro Forum, facilitating formal, biannual meetings across the Department, N...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: FraudHome OfficeTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with (a) O2, (b) Vodafone, (c) EE and (d) other mobile network providers on tackling (i) SMS and (ii) calls-based scams; and whether she has plans to introduce stronger
Answer: We work extremely closely with mobile network providers, regulators, law enforcement and consumer groups to close the vulnerabilities that criminals exploit, and stop scam messages and calls reaching the UK public.We are currently developing a second Tele...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to (a) detect and (b) prevent illegal immigration in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The UK and Ireland have a close and collaborative working relationship on a range of issues, including migration and border security. That collaboration includes a joint commitment to protect the Common Travel Area (CTA) from abuse while preserving the ri...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Upper BannHome OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers have been housed in Upper Bann constituency in the last five years.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on a quarterly basis on the number of asylum seekers in supported accommodation, broken down by local authority and located within Asy_D11 tab at: Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK.
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Upper BannHome OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will list her Department's integration schemes available for asylum seekers in Upper Bann constituency.
Answer: There are no integration schemes for asylum seekers as integration support is only available once refugee status is granted. As Integration is an area of devolved competence, integration support available to refugees in Northern Ireland is determined by t...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrants: Upper BannHome OfficeTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what are the primary countries of origin for legal migrants in Upper Bann constituency in the last five years.
Answer: The requested information is not held in a reportable format. To provide this information would require a manual review of case records, which could only be done for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Upper BannHome OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the average processing time for asylum applications for people based in Upper Bann constituency; and how many applications have been refused in the last five years.
Answer: The average time taken to process a substantive decision is not currently available from published data.However, the Home Office does publish data on the number of asylum claims awaiting an initial decision by duration in table Asy_D03 of the ‘Asylum deta...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
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