"Often, most of the focus is on munition and defence systems, but what are the Government doing to boost defence numbers and ensure that our military personnel are properly paid for their vital role? For too long, our junior non-commissioned officer ranks have been poorly paid and had poor living …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
That this House has considered the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling.
It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank all hon. Members, as well as those in the Public Gallery, for their attendance. On …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"I will certainly move on to some examples where there has been a great personal cost to folks who have had to lead the way on this issue.
One year later, we still need clarity on workplace regulations. Workplaces are in limbo because the revised code of practice will not …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Lady for giving way; we are utterly opposed. Does she agree that the cases involving Jennifer Melle and the Darlington nurses are examples of this very issue? Someone looked like a male standing in the changing room when they were referred to as “Mr”, but these …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"I thank all hon. Members for their participation. I want to thank the Minister, but she completely avoided the question about Northern Ireland, so I want her to write to me on that to ensure Northern Ireland women are protected in the same way as women in England, Scotland and …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"Will my hon. Friend join me in commending Dr Julie Rankin, a consultant in emergency medicine, who has been instrumental in working with the Williamson family from my constituency to create a bereavement suite in Craigavon Area hospital in memory of those little children who have died suddenly in unexplained …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"The hon. Member is certainly making a very powerful speech on this issue. On 7 January 2024, Teddy Jason Williamson, aged just seven weeks and from my constituency, died of sudden infant death syndrome. Does the hon. Member agree that more practical support is required? Yes, we need research, but …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech
"Children deserve protection, not experimentation. In Upper Bann alone, 1,300 people signed the petition—more than twice the number of signatories in any other constituency. Their message is clear and I stand with them.
Animal testing on mice and monkeys shows that puberty blockers cause irreversible damage to brain development. If …..." Carla Lockhart - View Speech