Carla Lockhart

That this House notes the upcoming 160th anniversary of the Salvation Army, founded on 2 July 1865 by William Booth in the East End of London; recognises the enormous global contribution of the Salvation Army as both a church and a charity, now present in 134 countries; commends

22 Jul 2025

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Blair Memorial Flute Band, founded in 1975 in Omagh in memory of Drew and John Blair and Heather Birney, whose lives were tragically lost in a drowning accident that same year; further notes that the band was established as a trib

22 Jul 2025

That this House expresses grave concern over the disproportionate impact of UK-wide net zero emissions targets on the agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in ensuring food security, sustaining rural economies, and upholding high environmental and animal welfare standards

15 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates Royal Black Preceptory (RBP) 1000 on its exceptional leadership and organisation of the Royal Black Institution’s flagship annual demonstration, the Royal 13th, held in the picturesque and historic village of Scarva; notes that this year’s event attr

15 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on the successful organisation of the 2025 Twelfth of July celebrations, marking the annual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne; notes that celebrations were held at 18 venues across Northern Ireland and attract

15 Jul 2025

That this House expresses deep concern over the damaging and disproportionate impact of the Government’s net zero policy on the agricultural sector, which is essential to food production, economic stability and the resilience of rural communities across the United Kingdom; notes

10 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates Carleton Street Orange Hall and Heritage Centre in Portadown on its 150th anniversary; recognises the hall as one of the most historically significant and architecturally distinguished Orange halls in Northern Ireland, having served since 1875 as a c

9 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates the Museum of Orange Heritage at Sloan’s House, Loughgall, on reaching its 10th anniversary since opening to the public; notes the significant contribution the museum has made in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and history of the Orang

2 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates the Corcreeney Branch, Baker Club, one of the parent clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, based at Gibson’s Hill in County Armagh, on reaching its 75th anniversary; acknowledges the Baker Club’s central role within the Apprentice Boys of Derry, an

1 Jul 2025

That this House expresses deep concern at the implementation, from 23 June 2025, of EU regulations requiring used agricultural and forestry machinery moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to comply with burdensome plant health requirements, including mandatory cleaning, p

26 Jun 2025