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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 May 2026
Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions

"The sanctions on Russian gas and oil were put in place for good reason, as we know, but I seriously question how environmentally friendly it is to import supplies of gas and oil, when we have one of the largest sources of natural resources just off the coast of Scotland. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 May 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"When a child views an inappropriate image online, they cannot unsee it. I have been horrified recently by the number of parents coming to me about inappropriate ads popping up on kids’ digital games. Some of the images are horrendous, and children are viewing them at a very early age. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"Having listened intently to the King’s Speech, I was left with one conclusion: the Government just do not get it. We have a Government who are completely out of touch. After recent election results and a surge in support for parties campaigning on illegal immigration, sovereignty and cost of living …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"Yes, and I will come to that.

When oil prices increase or when instability sends shockwaves through energy markets, families in my constituency feel it immediately. Hauliers, farmers and many businesses are feeling the pressure too. In Northern Ireland there is no easy switch, no ready-made alternative and certainly no …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"Absolutely. That is a practical step that would make a real difference.

Families are entitled to ask what possible justification there is for support sitting untouched while people struggle. We look at the £81 million given by Westminster to Stormont that is sitting in a Sinn Féin-controlled Department rather than …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
19 May 2026 - Energy Security - View Vote Context
Carla Lockhart (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 323
Early Day Motion
157th Balmoral Show and Northern Ireland agriculture (5 Signatures)
19 May 2026
Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates the organisers, exhibitors, competitors, volunteers and all those involved in the successful staging of the 157th Balmoral Show, and in particular commends the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society for the successful organisation of this year’s event over four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre on the outskirts …
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Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many individuals in Northern Ireland receive asylum support under section 95, section 98 or section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)

Data on the number of asylum seekers receiving support is published quarterly in the Immigration System Statistics data tables available on GOV.UK.

The latest published figures show that, as at 31 December 2025, the following numbers of individuals were receiving asylum support in Northern Ireland:

  • Section 4 support: 64
  • Section 98 support: 2,517
  • Section 95 support: 27

The next Immigration System Statistics release is due on 21 May 2026.

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Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hotels in Northern Ireland are currently being used for asylum accommodation, broken down by local government district.

Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)

Exiting the use of asylum hotels as quickly as possible remains one of the Government’s top priorities. We made a clear commitment to return these hotels to local communities, and we are delivering on that promise. As is widely recognised, this is a complex undertaking that must be carried out through a controlled, managed and orderly programme of work.

The number of hotels used to accommodate asylum seekers is significantly lower than at its peak under the previous government in summer 2023, when more than 400 hotels were in use at a cost of almost £9 million per day. As of 20 April, fewer than 190 hotels are in use.

It is longstanding policy that we do not publicly comment on individual hotels which may or may not be utilised. However, data on the number of asylum seekers receiving accommodation support, broken down by accommodation type including hotels, is published quarterly as part of the Immigration system statistics on GOV.UK.

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Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much funding has been provided to the Executive Office, Department for Communities, Department of Health, Department of Education, councils, charities or contractors in Northern Ireland for asylum or refugee integration since 2019.

Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)

Responsibility for the integration of refugees and asylum seekers is a devolved matter. In Northern Ireland, policy and delivery in this area sit with the Northern Ireland Executive, led by the Executive Office and delivered across devolved departments, local councils and third‑sector partners.

The UK Government provides funding through multiple departments, but decisions on the allocation and use of that funding for integration purposes are matters for the Northern Ireland Executive.