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Mr John Stewart: Assembly records
All of Mr John Stewart’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the First Minister for her answer. Does the First Minister agree that it is essential for Northern Ireland's economy that the Executive speak with one voice on the issue? Can she assure me that the Executive are working together on a single policy, when dealing with His Majesty's Government, that internal UK…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline how they work with HM Government to remove any internal UK trade barriers which have been created and maintained following Brexit and the Windsor Framework.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether Policing and Community Safety Partnerships are allowed to acquire new speed indicator devices for use in their areas from their allocated budget.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any support that can be offered to farmers within the bluetongue Temporary Control Zone to compensate for loss of income and extra costs incurred.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps his Department will take to provide timely information to farmers within the bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, in terms of guidance and estimated timescales for lifting restrictions.
Minister, our roads are in a diabolical state, and we are spending millions of pounds on compensation, which is increasing year-on-year. You have highlighted the work that is being done, but what engagement have you had with the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and its contractors about their concerns and their…
I thank the Member for Strangford for bringing the topic to the Chamber and for so eloquently setting out the position. My party colleague Mike Nesbitt, the Health Minister, had hoped to be here today, but he has a prior and unavoidable engagement with a constituent on a health matter. He sends his apologies. I will…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any discussions their Department has had with the UK Government in relation to the end of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF); and (ii) any work being done to ensure replacement funding streams to support those currently in receipt of UKSPF funding.
I thank the Member for giving way. He makes some very valid points, particularly about the under-reporting of firework incidents. Much of the public have given up all hope of anything being done, so most incidents are not reported. He rightly talks about the need for a review of the legislation. Unfortunately, the…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I was not expecting to be called, so I will speak to the motion briefly. As others have said, the motion is limited in substance, but I do not say that in order to take away from its intent. I am sure that it is well meaning, but there is not a great deal in it. I have said at the…
Minister, it will be working parents who pick up the tab for this, and there is a lot of concern among them. Concern has also been raised to me by our fantastic cooks and kitchen staff, who are concerned that some cost-cutting exercises might reduce the quality and nutrient value of the food that is being sent to…
I thank the Minister for her answer. You talked about the fact that the regulations are some of the most robust anywhere. However, they are over 20 years old. Fireworks have moved on in both their strength and noise. Some of them are approaching the likes of explosives. Perhaps, that could be looked at. Is there also…
Mr Stewart asked the Minister of Justice, noting that, while the previous Member had stolen his thunder, it was a topical issue because, for weeks leading up to Halloween, vulnerable elderly residents and, unfortunately, thousands of pets have to suffer the noise of fireworks, and having heard about the tragic death…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any discussions he has had with the Education Authority regarding alternative cost-saving measures, that could have been taken to avoid increasing the price of school meals.
To ask the Minister of Education what assessment has been carried out on the impact of the Education Authority’s decision to increase the cost of school meals by approximately 20 per cent, on low-income families, and those already struggling with the rising cost of living.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any steps her Department is taking to maximise apprenticeship opportunities for students currently in further education.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment her Department has made of the impact of the irresponsible use of fireworks on communities, including effects on (i) public safety; (ii) vulnerable residents; (iii) pets; and (iv) people living with trauma or anxiety.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any plans her Department has to introduce or strengthen penalties for the misuse of fireworks, including measures to deter anti-social behaviour associated with fireworks sales or use.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any investment being made to enhance (i) digital learning; (ii) technology access; and (iii) science, technology, engineering and mathematics, resources in schools, in East Antrim.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any support being provided to schools to help (i) recruit; and (ii) retain, teaching and classroom support staff, in East Antrim.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AWQ 25480/22-27 and AQW 25481/22-27, to detail the outcomes, following preliminary scoping work on the Review of the Implementation of the Planning Act, in relation to advertising and consulting the public on planning applications.
I support this important cross-party motion. I thank the Members who tabled the motion, as well as the Veterans Commissioner and his staff, for carefully wording the motion and for all the efforts that have gone into it. The motion recognises the enormous contribution of all who have served and continue to serve and…