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HANSARD Gibraltar: UK-EU TreatyI congratulate the Minister on this important agreement, which provides certainty for the people of Gibraltar, while also providing economic opportunities and important safeguards…16 Jul 2026HANSARD IranWe want the Minister to go on and on, so we will keep the interventions going. On diplomatic relations, I put on record my condolences on the death of His Highness the Father Amir…15 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIs the Leader of the House as surprised as I am by the faux outrage from so many Conservative Members? Would it not have been better to see them in the Lobby with us, voting to…14 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeMy thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Ann Widdecombe, and with colleagues on the Conservative Benches who worked closely with her. It is hard not to see…13 Jul 2026HANSARDScience, innovation and technology CommitteeSAINTs, maybe.09 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement and for her focus on Sudan at the summit. The world has never been in a more dangerous place, with Russia playing a dangerous game…09 Jul 2026HANSARDScience, innovation and technology CommitteeI am very happy to complete this hat trick of Scottish colleagues. I thank my hon. Friend for this excellent report, and I agree about the need to focus on science diplomacy,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanI thank the hon. Member for giving way and my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) for securing this very important debate. May I put on record my…09 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyI thank the Minister for his statement and for his engagement on this issue. Coastguard rescue officers are an essential part of our emergency response and are much supported by…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessMy concern is that the only British company offering to build an advanced jet trainer replacement for the Red Arrows Hawk jet, AERALIS, has gone into receivership because of the…08 Jul 2026HANSARDJob Creation9. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales.17 Jun 2026HANSARDJob CreationUniversities in Wales and Scotland are engines of job creation through the crucial role they play in fostering innovation. Will the Minister please update the House on what the UK…17 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMay I put on record my thanks to the Home Secretary and the team for the speed with which they have addressed the major issues in the Bill? I also thank the Home Secretary for…17 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanMy hon. Friend may know that Aeralis, a British aerospace company seeking to develop a replacement for the Red Arrows, has gone into administration, and the company is in part…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for his response. The situation in Cuba is very worrying. Can he set out what the UK Government are doing to ensure that aid reaches those who need it?08 Jun 2026HANSARD Relationship between Social Security Scotland and the DWPI congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) on the debate she has had tonight. I also congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ayr, Carrick and…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Minister for his statement. I am proud to be part of the Labour Government who took the historic decision to recognise the state of Palestine. However, the prospect of…21 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI put on record my support and recognition of the bold and principled speech by my right hon. Friend the Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting) earlier today. I thank my hon.…20 May 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI thank the Foreign Secretary for setting out the UK’s position that the future of Greenland is for the people of Greenland and the Danes to decide. It is not right that one of…19 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth2. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.14 Jan 2026