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HANSARD UK-based Tech CompaniesThe hon. Member mentions a specific sector of the tech economy. Does he agree that tech companies do best when they are clustered together, particularly in innovation zones, so…11 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastDoes the Chancellor agree that sound management of the economy has provided the fiscal headroom to invest in large infrastructure projects, in contrast with Scotland, where the…03 Mar 2026HANSARDStudent Loan Repayment PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal) for raising such an important debate. I declare an…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn a challenging geopolitical world, would the Leader of the House agree that Scotland both contributes to and benefits from the security of the United Kingdom as a whole?12 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationDoes the Minister have any comment on the lack of conifers being planted and the need to have them alongside broadleaf trees?11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes North (Chris Curtis) for securing this worthwhile…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Storm Chandra FloodingThe hon. Lady is making an exceptional speech. There was an excellent debate this afternoon in Westminster Hall on tree planting, with thoughtful contributions from a number of…11 Feb 2026HANSARDEconomic Impact of Government PoliciesDoes the Minister agree that Northern Ireland, like Scotland and Wales, shares the benefits of a united United Kingdom and its collective spending power, generating jobs and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityDoes my hon. Friend agree that there would also be an environmental cost to not using the crossings, because vehicles have to travel longer distances, since usually the crossings…02 Feb 2026HANSARDFTSE 100 Index17. If she will make an assessment of the potential impact on the economy of the FTSE 100 index rising above 10,000 points.27 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Bus ManufacturingIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Falkirk (Euan Stainbank) for leading on such a critical issue for his constituents. As of…27 Jan 2026HANSARDFTSE 100 IndexDoes the Minister agree that cutting paperwork and speeding access to capital will provide a valuable boost to companies looking to list their shares on the London Stock Exchange?…27 Jan 2026HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that affordability is linked to supply and demand? That is part of the reason why the Government wish to increase the supply, which in turn…17 Dec 2025HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) for the opportunity to contribute to this…17 Dec 2025HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsThe hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech. When it comes to young people wanting to get on to the housing ladder, does he agree that five cuts to interest rates is a good…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) Billrose —16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his point. We need a balance about fairness, and there are a lot of things in this Budget that will balance things out in the round, including all…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a pleasure to contribute to this important debate. Members on both sides of the House have eloquently set out their views on the provisions of this Budget. From my own…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillAs someone who used to be part of a small family business in Glasgow, I wonder whether the right hon. Gentleman agrees that stability in relation to inflation and corporation tax…16 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Before the people of Paisley and Renfrewshire North gave me the distinct honour of…02 Dec 2025