All of Ms Claire Sugden’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department intends to raise the upper age limit for eligibility for Disability Living Allowance for children from 16 to 18.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any measures he is considering to protect Personal Independence Payment claimants affected by the proposed changes to daily living criteria.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) what fertility treatments are currently publicly-funded in each Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) how access and provision compare with those available in other UK regions.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) what assessment has been made of progress in reducing stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates since 2010; and (ii) how these outcomes compare with other UK regions.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department plans to introduce formal targets to reduce stillbirth, neonatal death, and extended perinatal mortality in line with other UK regions.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail what emotional and psychological support services are available across Health and Social Care Trusts for individuals and couples who experience miscarriage.
To ask the Minister of Education to outline what policies and procedures are in place to hold boards of governors to account when a member is found to have acted unlawfully or engaged in misconduct in a way that could undermine equality or inclusion within the school community.
To ask the Minister for Communities to outline (i) what mechanisms are in place to ensure that Business Improvement Districts are accountable to all businesses within their area, particularly small and independent traders; and (ii) what recourse is available to businesses that feel their interests are not being…
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail what guidance his Department provides to local councils to ensure that Business Improvement District proposals and operations are inclusive of the full business community.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will consider a pilot programme of farmer-led nutrient management approaches ahead of finalising the Nutrients Action Programme 2026–2029.
I appreciate the Minister's giving way. I am talking about a wider holistic context of outcomes. My points are about the impact on our other public services. More often than not, when we bring issues to Ministers, they say, "I am sorry: it is not in my remit", but, ultimately, it is. My biggest frustration with the…
Housing continues to be the most common issue brought to my office by constituents, closely followed by domestic abuse. Sadly, in our siloed government, those two problems are often treated separately. It really is not acceptable for someone who is fleeing domestic violence to find themselves stuck in a hostel or an…
Mr Speaker, first, I must apologise for not being in my place during Question Time last week. Yesterday, 15 June, marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. That is a day on which we are asked not just to recognise elder abuse but to act on it. It is not a hidden issue. It is happening in our homes and communities and,…
To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department has assessed how leaseholder protections compare with those in England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider establishing an independent tribunal or disputes resolution service for leaseholders to challenge service charges without needing to go through the courts.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail: (i) any performance standards or timeframes which are in place to regulate how long major works should take in leasehold buildings; and (ii) how leaseholders can raise concerns about delays.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department plans to review the aspects of the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 which address the obligations of landlords and tenants.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any (i) support; and (ii) hardship measures, which are available for leaseholders who are unable to pay high service charges issued by the Housing Executive for major works.