Carla Lockhart MP: written questions 2026
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Iran: InternetForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) make representations to the Iranian authorities on lifting the internet blackout and (b) assist Iranian citizens to stay connected
Answer: We continue to urge Iran to immediately restore access to the internet and communications. Iran must respect its citizens' fundamental rights and freedom.
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMortality RatesCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111220More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to ensure modelled increases in expected deaths are not used to retroactively redefine excess mortality as normal.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon lady’s Parliamentary Question of 5th February is attached.
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMortality Rates: Older PeopleCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111219More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the trends in the level of excess mortality above pre-2020 trends in the 50- to 64-year-old age group.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon lady’s Parliamentary Question of 5th February is attached.
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: LGBT+ peopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of research by Velez et al entitled New-Onset Mental Illness Among Gestational Carriers, published on 25 July 2025.
Answer: The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee reviews the published evidence of health outcomes for those having fertility treatment, including surrogates. The last 10 years of evidence were ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: LGBT+ peopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of research from King’s College London, Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Leeds entitled Comparing the Outcom
Answer: The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee reviews the published evidence of health outcomes for those having fertility treatment. The last 10 years of evidence were reviewed in June 2025,...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding to Northern Ireland elements of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review.
Answer: Many of the ambitions of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review support the vision for UK transport connectivity that Lord Hendy set out in his 2021 review report. That is why the UK Government provided financial support to Translink to undertake four North...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPolitical Parties: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the current rules around party donations by single donors, with particular reference to donations from foreign entities.
Answer: As set out in our Manifesto and subsequently in our Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections published last July, we are bringing forward a number of reforms to strengthen our political finance rules on donations to close loopholes and tackle foreign inte...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Visits: Northern IrelandCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107189More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing prior public notice of visits by members of the Royal Family to Northern Ireland, in the context of practice in other parts of the UK.
Answer: As with all Royal visits across the UK, announcement timelines take into account a number of factors, including security advice.
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAvian Influenza: Northern IrelandDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on measures to control the spread of avian influenza in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Each of the three devolved Governments, along with the UK Government, is an integral part of the decision-making process for avian influenza control. They are core members of the regular chief veterinary officer strategic stocktakes and they also sit on t...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: USANorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had discussions with the US ambassador on opportunities to attract increased US investment to Northern Ireland; and what steps his Department is taking to facilitate such investment.
Answer: The Government engages regularly with the US administration to promote investment opportunities in Northern Ireland and I met the US Ambassador in Northern Ireland in July. Recent major investments, like Bank of America’s Belfast expansion, bringing with ...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: CourtsMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the timely processing of domestic abuse cases in courts; and what additional resources have been allocated to minimise case backlogs.
Answer: Whilst judges already prioritise cases involving vulnerable victims and witnesses, including domestic abuse, we know that victims who cases are heard at the Crown Court are waiting too long for justice.That is why this Government commissioned Sir Brian Le...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Human Rights and Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iran; and what steps she is taking to
Answer: We continue to monitor Iran's violations of the rights of religious minorities, and are committed to working with international partners to hold Iran to account. My Hon Friend the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, has worked closely on t...
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurrogacy: Cross Border CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations for a) the health and welfare of surrogate mothers and children born through surrogacy and b) ethical concerns asso
Answer: I refer the Hon member to the answer provided to question HL6361 on 31 March 2025, a copy of which is reproduced below for ease of reference:The UK does not support international surrogacy involving any form of exploitation and is committed to eradicating...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurrogacy: International LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that international surrogacy arrangements meet the same a) standards and b) checks as international adoption laws.
Answer: I refer the Hon member to the answer provided to question HL6361 on 31 March 2025, a copy of which is reproduced below for ease of reference:The UK does not support international surrogacy involving any form of exploitation and is committed to eradicating...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSurrogacy: Social MediaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the number of (a) social media groups that promote surrogacy and (b) the risks posed by such gro
Answer: Human trafficking is a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. The Act places duties on services to take steps to ensure they are not used for human trafficking.Ofcom, as the independent regulator, has strong enforcement powers under the OSA, includ...
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Visits: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many visits has each Secretary of State made to Northern Ireland since taking office.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office holds the following information: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has travelled to Northern Ireland on 54 occasions since taking office.The Prime Minister has visited Northern Ireland twice since taking office.The Ch...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: Northern IrelandDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle the increase in haulage costs for transporting goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Answer: Hauliers play a very important role in supporting trade within the UK. The Government meets regularly with stakeholders involved in trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, such as representatives of the road haulage and wider logistics industry,...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Water: FinanceTreasuryTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105078More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional ring-fenced funding to the Northern Ireland Executive to support Northern Ireland Water in improving its infrastructure t
Answer: Infrastructure is devolved in Northern Ireland and any decision regarding the allocation of funding to support Northern Ireland Water is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive.
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity Interconnectors: Northern IrelandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the condition of the Moyle Interconnector; and whether he has plans for additional interconnectors between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Answer: Moyle is a point-to-point interconnector that has been in operation since 2002. It is a commercially developed interconnector and operates without government conducting ongoing assessments of its condition. On future interconnection between Great Britain ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: WeatherDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the resilience of the UK electricity grid in extreme weather conditions.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero works extensively with the energy sector to continually improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastructure against risks including severe weather events, such as storms. The Energy R...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEritrea: ChristianityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the level of persecution of Christians in Eritrea.
Answer: The Government consistently raises human rights with the Eritrean government, including religious freedoms. We advocate for the end of discriminatory detentions based on religion or belief, as we have stated at the UN Human Rights Council. We call for all...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordEducation: Northern IrelandDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Department of Education in Northern Ireland to support improved educational outcomes across the UK; and what specific areas of collaboration are being prioritise
Answer: Education is devolved, but the department collaborates with the Department of Education in Northern Ireland to share learning and improve standards. Ministers and officials meet throughout the year, including at the UK Education Ministers Council (UKEMC)....
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements exist between the UK and the Republic of Ireland for the interception of unidentified or hostile aircraft in Irish airspace.
Answer: Access to Irish airspace is managed through extant diplomatic channels as per international norms with clearance being requested and granted for state aircraft under set conditions. UK Military aircraft do not enter the sovereign airspace of Ireland for o...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: Northern IrelandHome OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many illegal immigrants are currently being housed in Northern Ireland; and what steps are being taken to process their cases.
Answer: In accordance with the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Home Office has a statutory obligation to provide destitute asylum seekers with accommodation and subsistence support whilst their application for asylum is being considered. Data on the number o...
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to provide additional funding to address regional disparities the availability and quality of in social housing in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Social Housing policy is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive and is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and the Department for Communities. This Government has provided the Executive with a record £19.3 billion per year on ...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
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