All of Mr Gordon Lyons’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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Tenancy agreements are legal contracts. Supported housing is provided for people with housing support needs who cannot live independently. That may include people whose support needs are such that they do not have the capacity to enter into a legal contract.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Tenancy Agreements: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Tenancy Agreements: Support
Unfortunately, we do not know the costs. That is another of the problems that we have with the way in which the Government have announced the changes. When they were originally announced, we were told that they would save £5 billion across the UK, which, on a pro rata basis, would have been over £150 million for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Yes. I made my views on this known to the Secretary of State and to UK Government Ministers on a UK-wide call. The call was not specifically about this issue, but I used the opportunity to get my view across. I also feel that this will have increased anxiety, and, perhaps, in many cases, unnecessary anxiety, because…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
I understand that such concerns have been expressed. We are still trying to figure out all of the outworkings of what that will mean, but I hope that we will be able to provide all the support that we can to people in Northern Ireland who may find themselves affected. What we can do, we certainly will do on that.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Those are certainly points that I have raised with the UK Government. In addition, I have made clear the need for us to continue the work on the disability strategy and the disability-in-work plan. Many disabled people want to be in work, and that is what I mean when I say that we should break down barriers. It is…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
As an Executive, we have certainly have made our views clear to the UK Government. I have met the Secretary of State on the issue, and we will continue to make our views known, because there is a better way to reduce the welfare bill: by helping people rather than hurting them by taking money off them in the way that…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
As I have said before, our research indicates that a rent cap would actually make things worse for people in Northern Ireland. I am not willing to place that burden on them.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Almost anything is better than the steps that the Government have outlined. I believe that there is a way for us to reduce the welfare bill. We should all want to see that and try to, where possible, help people to get back into work. There are ways in which we can do that. Look at the impact of some of the successful…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
As I said, it will not be possible for us to mitigate them. However, we will take time to consider the impacts and see what, if any, actions we can take to make sure that we help those who are most in need.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Mr Speaker, with your permission, I will group questions 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 for answer. I understand people's shock and concern about all the changes and the uncertainty that they have caused. I do not know what the full impact for Northern Ireland will be at this time. My officials continue to work…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
That was included in the manifesto on a UK-wide basis, and that is important. Going back to the point that I am making, I have supported the work of the strategic asset management unit because it is there for that exact purpose: making sure that we use land effectively. Why would a public land agency be any different…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land
Will the Member give way?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land
I am grateful to the Member for giving way. Is he able to give even just one example of what a public land agency would be able to achieve that the strategic asset management unit that goes live tomorrow will not be able to?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Housebuilding on Public Land
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the mover of the motion and all those who have contributed to the debate, and I welcome the opportunity to respond to it. Through the housing supply strategy and the inclusion of housing as a priority in the Programme for Government, I have provided a renewed focus on…
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Final Stage: Child Support Enforcement Bill (NIA Bill 05/22-27)
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I appreciate the Member giving way. I have said from the outset that I fully respect the rights of others to engage in different languages, be that Irish or Ulster Scots, and I will continue to do that and to make progress. I remind the Member that I have been in the office for a year. He is throwing considerable…
Decided on a second assessment.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy
There will not be further delay. Departments will be asked to reaffirm the members whom they put forward and, importantly, as we want to make progress, confirm that they have the authority on behalf of their Departments to make the necessary decisions.
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Will the Member give way?
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Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. Language is a central element to any place and its people, as the ways that things are spoken about can in turn influence how things are thought about. It is important that we respect each other, and that means respecting each other's culture, heritage and languages. The work,…
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Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am grateful for the support of the Committee and the House. I commend the motion to the House.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
I beg to move Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. The statutory rule (SR) makes amendments in relation to the lump sum payments under the Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers' Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979. It is also known as "the 1979 scheme", which is much easier, I think. The regulations will increase…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
I beg to move
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: The draft Welfare Supplementary Payment (Extension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The draft Welfare Supplementary Payment (Extension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
I beg to move
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: The draft Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) (Social Sector Size Criteria) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The draft Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) (Social Sector Size Criteria) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am pleased with the consensus in the Assembly on the regulations. Let me deal with three particular issues that were raised. First, I refer to the announcement that will be made later today. Unfortunately, I have not yet had a chance to chat with my counterparts. I am not able…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
I beg to move Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I seek the Assembly's approval for three sets of regulations in relation to the welfare supplementary payment schemes, namely the Welfare Supplementary Payment (Extension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, the Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit)…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Welfare Supplementary Payment (Universal Credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
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