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Mr Brian Kingston: Assembly records
All of Mr Brian Kingston’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Since the signing of the withdrawal agreement in January 2020, the United Kingdom has paid around £40 billion to the EU under the terms of that agreement. Therefore, we welcome any opportunity to get some of that money back. The Minister referred to the successor to PEACE PLUS and advised how that was being taken…
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the status of negotiations with HM Treasury in relation to the retention of funds from tackling benefit fraud and error.
I agree that, if there is to be action from the outcome, it should reflect the reality of the divided wishes of the Assembly and that it is not unanimous in the outcome. The complaints raised with the Commissioner for Standards against Gordon Lyons last summer were treated by the commissioner as potential breaches of…
I will give way shortly. Let me finish the sentence. That is quite a leap of logic, and it would be a fundamental violation of previous agreements. We have heard further political deviations from Sinn Féin during the debate, making it clear that it is an entirely political matter. Somehow, I cannot see the Secretary…
The scope of the SDLP motion is astonishing and, indeed, absurd. It is no surprise that the leader of the SDLP Opposition wants to criticise the DUP Minister for Communities, seeing as he put out a public press release when he referred the Minister to the Commissioner for Standards, whereas making any such complaint…
Does the Member recognise that having a trade deal is different from being in a customs union? The UK has been able to make many trade deals around the world that the EU does not have, including with the USA, India, Australia and New Zealand. Having trade deals is important, but it is because the UK is not part of the…
I thank the Minister for that detailed answer. Last month, I was contacted by my constituent Freda, who had had part of her liver removed due to cancer tumours. Unfortunately, one tumour returned, and she was due to have a liver ablation in early January at the Royal Victoria Hospital, but her appointment was…
I have been astonished to hear some anti-poverty campaigners in media interviews fail to criticise benefit fraud: it is as if they find it acceptable. Does the Minister agree that the welfare benefits system is an essential safety net to prevent people from falling into absolute poverty and that those who wilfully and…
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the replacement of Finlock guttering on Housing Executive and former Housing Executive homes in Ballysillan, North Belfast.
I beg to move Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. The DUP is pleased to bring the motion to the Assembly. We are calling for the much-needed reform of the Northern Ireland Civil Service. How our public services are managed, funded and delivered impacts on every person, every business and every corner of Northern Ireland, so…
I thank the Minister for his statement and for confirming that Christianity will remain the central tenet of collective worship in schools. Will the Minister outline the process for bringing forward legislation on inspection?
Minister, we were told at the Finance Committee last week that the average NAV increase for retailers was around 7%, yet I have been lobbied by a series of small retailers that are located close to my office in North Belfast at Ballysillan that have had NAV increases of 60% in the Reval. I ask that, as part of your…
To ask the Minister of Health whether hospital beds are reserved for inpatient cancer treatment in order to prevent the cancellation of critical appointments and waste of resources.
We like to think that our lives have been improved by modern technology and the online world of the internet, and, in many ways, that is true. Modern technology and innovations can also be used in negative and harmful ways, however. Our motion highlights the operation of commercial sexual exploitation online and the…
Minister, were you aware that the measure was going to be announced on the BBC's breakfast news this morning, or were you, like the rest of us, somewhat taken by surprise?
Reform of the Northern Ireland Civil Service That this Assembly notes the findings of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report, Leading and Resourcing the Northern Ireland Civil Service; recognises the dedication of civil servants in delivering public services under increasing strain; believes that reform is necessary…
Minister, businesses might expect and understand a small change in rateable value and rates, but Hospitality Ulster tells us that some pubs and hotels have seen increases of 300%, 400% and 500% in their rateable value. We will quiz LPS officials at the Finance Committee on Wednesday, but have you sought an explanation…
Will the Minister outline more about the charities (amendment) Bill, including a timeline for its progression and when the Assembly will have the opportunity to scrutinise it?
I thank the Minister for his answer and that detail on the roll-out in north Belfast. I welcome the roll-out of the multidisciplinary team. It is a great model and a good use of the transformation fund to bring in those extra services. I think that the Minister mentioned physiotherapy, mental health practitioners and…
I thank the deputy First Minister for her statement. It is welcome that the theme at the summit of the British-Irish Council was the creative industries, which is a particular strength and growth sector of the Northern Ireland economy. I am sure that the deputy First Minister pointed out that, as part of the…
The proposal by Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland (CGNI) to stop using the Northern Ireland flag is deeply political and totally unacceptable to the DUP. To remove the flag of our country from such a high-profile squad representing Northern Ireland would not be a neutral act and would damage community relations. The…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Flags, emblems, symbols, names and memorialsCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Controversy escalation.
Addressing Harms of Adult Services Websites That this Assembly acknowledges the significant impact of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and girls facilitated through adult services websites; reaffirms its commitment to Northern Ireland’s longstanding leadership in safeguarding women and…