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HANSARD Middle East UpdateMadam Deputy Speaker, “Gaza will be entirely destroyed”. That is a direct quote from Israel’s Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, earlier today. That is the language of ethnic…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsToday’s trade deal announcement will be welcomed by many in Scotland, not least those in the whisky industry. In the face of volatile US tariffs, this is undoubtedly good news.…06 May 2025HANSARDUK-Europe TradeFood and drink is one of Scotland’s most successful industries, and it is worth £15 billion to the economy. Over the coming months, the UK Government face a choice in their trade…01 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsModelling by the Scottish Government has shown that Brexit-made barriers are likely to have reduced Scottish exports by £3 billion, compared with continued EU membership. Greater…01 May 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitTwo weeks ago, I had the privilege to speak on behalf of the UK Parliament at the Inter-Parliamentary Union, where over 1,200 MPs from 188 countries passed a resolution supporting…29 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillThe shadow Secretary of State is correct to raise the dire situation at Dundee University. There is a £35 million deficit, £12.5 million of which is a direct result of…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillThe shadow Secretary of State is being generous in giving way. To be clear, this is not a policy that affects just Dundee University, or even just Scotland. It is affecting…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillThe bedroom tax.25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillThe hon. Member is asking us some valuable questions on things that need to be probed a little bit deeper, such as cost and complexity. Those are all matters we are having to…25 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelDespite recent comments by a Scotland Office Minister, may I make it crystal clear that it is not “manufacturing grievance” to suggest that Grangemouth, like Scunthorpe, should be…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentThe hon. Member is making the powerful point that money should be put into staff and students. In my constituency, the University of Dundee faces critical challenges just now,…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Myanmar EarthquakeThe earthquake in Myanmar could not have come at a worse time, given that millions are already displaced and needing humanitarian assistance as a result of the ongoing civil war…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI will not, as I would like to make this point very clear, because it is important. The answer to my questions is obviously no. While I welcome the Minister’s comment that the…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentIncreases to the national living wage and national minimum wage will always be supported by Scottish National party Members. Indeed, we have been pushing for the UK Government to…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaI begin with a quote: “Annihilate, smash, eradicate, erase, crush, shatter, burn, be cruel, punish, ruin, crush. Annihilate!” That is the genocidal voice of the Israeli Government…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Thank you, Mr Speaker. The US President said that the EU was created to “screw over the US”. However, while the EU stood up for its economy and imposed a $28 billion…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDundee University in my constituency has one of the world’s leading life sciences departments, but it faces a significant deficit that is being compounded by nearly £3 million of…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe hon. Member shakes her head, but I am speaking to Scottish Labour MPs.12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillAlthough I have broadly welcomed the Bill as it has progressed through the House, I have caveated that by stating that the Labour Government should be bolder and must go further…12 Mar 2025