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I want to apologise because I was not in the Chamber to ask my question to the Assembly Commission. Colleagues clearly moved more quickly than I had anticipated, so apologies for that.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency
In 2015, solar thermal tubes, photovoltaic (PV) panels and rainwater harvesting equipment were installed on the roof. We can certainly look into the effect that those are having, and hopefully we will continue to improve that.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency
We certainly need to drive down costs where we can. Has the Commission considered installing solar panels?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency
I thank the Member for her question. A wide range of energy efficiency measures have been implemented in Parliament Buildings to reduce energy consumption. They include the installation of additional metering systems to enable improved management of energy usage; the replacement of existing lighting with LED lighting…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Energy Efficiency
There are currently no plans to do so. Some Members who have had the benefit of being here for a number of years will notice that work was done a number of years ago that got us additional parking spaces at the rear of the Building. Those spaces are no longer being utilised because of the works, but we will get them…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking
Thank you for the answer. I was going to ask whether the Commission is looking at providing additional parking permits for the upper car parks, but you have already answered me in some way, Trevor. You said that, because of the topography, there is no additional room there. Can that be looked at?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking
I thank the Member for her question. The Assembly Commission currently has the use of four car parks in the vicinity of Parliament Buildings. They are the two upper car parks, located on either side of the main Building, with a third, which is referred to as the lower east, or visitors', car park, situated a short…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Car Parking
Thank you for raising that issue. That is one of the real-life examples that we need to know about. As I say, we await the findings of the audit, but I can assure the Member that, once they are received, Assembly Commission officials will put together an action plan for us to consider. Access for all members of our…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
Thank you for the update. I know that the report is not with us at the moment, but, a few weeks ago, I met a lady who was attending an event in the Long Gallery. The toilets just opposite the Members' tea room have three very heavy doors. She was in an electric wheelchair and therefore could not get in to use the…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
I thank the Member for her question. The Assembly Commission engaged the Department of Finance to carry out a multifaceted listed building survey for Parliament Buildings, which included undertaking a disability access audit. The audit commenced on 26 March, and an initial report was received at the end of May. The…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
I thank the Member for her question. Two showers are available for use. One is located on the fourth floor, near room 435. The other is on the third floor, beside room 386. At the moment, there are no plans to provide any extra shower facilities, but, should the level of use require that we consider increasing the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities
Can the Member confirm how many showers are located in Parliament Buildings? Are there any plans to increase the number of shower facilities?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities
I thank the Member for her question. The Assembly Commission is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and provides a number of schemes and initiatives in Parliament Buildings to do so. Given the weather that we have had recently, it is also worth noting how fortunate we in the Building are to have access to the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Healthy Lifestyle Facilities
I thank the Member for his question. Groups that have specific requirements can make prior contact with the visitor experience team, and, if the required adaptations are possible, the team will facilitate them. If they are not immediately available, the team will explore other options to support the group in visiting…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
I thank the Member for her comprehensive answer. She has answered a lot of my supplementary question as well. There is a lot in there for individuals, but can she provide clarity on whether there is an option for adapted tours for groups?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
I thank the Member for his question. With your permission, Principal Deputy Speaker, I may need an extra minute for the answer. People visit Parliament Buildings for a range of reasons, and the Assembly Commission is committed to providing an exemplary and accessible service for all our visitors in a manner that…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Accessibility
I am not sure which question to take. I will go for the first one, on hybrid working. The balance between working in Parliament Buildings and working at home varies depending on the post, business need and the preference of the member of staff. Assembly staff carry out a wide range of varied roles, and staff in some…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working
I thank the Member for his answer. The Member mentioned hybrid working: is hybrid working available to all staff, and what provisions are available for annual leave?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working
I thank the Member for the question. The Assembly Commission recognises the importance of a family- and carer-friendly working environment, as it contributes to a healthier, more engaged and more productive workforce. The Assembly Commission's employees can avail themselves of a number of policies, including a hybrid…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Commission Staff: Family- and Carer-friendly Working
As has been highlighted, the Commission has not taken a decision to change the policy. The Commission's transgender policy involves changes to its staff handbook, which were in keeping with the settled legislative and legal position at the time and were approved by the senior management team. Therefore, no political…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities
Will the Member confirm that, while the changes to the Stormont toilet policy were made after consultation with the widely discredited trans lobby group Stonewall, there was no consultation with parties that are not represented on the Commission, even though we and our staff use those facilities?
Gender, sexuality, abortion and related social issues Criteria met: Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities
We still await the information from the Equality Commission. It is hoped that that will come in the next week — by the end of this month — and that will have to be assessed against the current legal guidance. Unfortunately, the Commission cannot disclose the advice that it has received. Once that information is…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities
I thank the Member for his answer. This has been a case of much concern, especially with events taking place in Parliament Buildings in the past number of weeks. Is the Commission taking any steps to consider what will happen if the Equality Commission decides to look at the matter retrospectively and says that the…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities
I thank the Member for her question. On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court issued its judgement on For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, which held that the terms "man", "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex. Whilst the Supreme Court judgement was not considering Northern Ireland…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Toilet Facilities
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