Debate contribution: Lobby Groups: Funding

Debate contribution by Miss Michelle McIlveen on 19 May 2025.

MLA: Miss Michelle McIlveen
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 19 May 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Lobby Groups: Funding
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4968404

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Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the Minister for his answer. The Civil Service and some other public bodies have been members of the Stonewall diversity champions programme since July 2018 run by the lobby group Stonewall, providing access to training and resources. While the annual spend of £2,575 is small, the impact can be huge. Given that Stonewall's stated position that a man who has transitioned is a woman —

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