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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman understand how frustrating it is for Liberal Democrat Members to be told that this is the Scottish Government’s problem? It is not the Scottish…03 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI thank the Minister for giving way again. What about GP surgeries?03 Dec 2024HANSARDChildren and BereavementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. This is something like the fifth debate on this subject that I have taken part in since I became an MP in 2017, and…02 Dec 2024HANSARDChildren and BereavementI concur exactly with everything the hon. Member has said. It is a cause close to my own heart. In fact, I have a private Member’s Bill on this very subject due to be considered…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler). I also pay tribute to the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater). The spirit in which this debate has…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, I thank the hon. Member for Rochdale (Paul Waugh) for raising the issue of epilepsy. It is particularly important to me, as many years ago, I woke up in hospital, having…28 Nov 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperI welcome much of what the Secretary of State has said, and I am delighted that she has assured us that there will be discussions with the Scottish Government about plans for…26 Nov 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsData shows us that women of colour face disproportionate rates of homicide and that adults of black, black British or mixed ethnicity are more likely to experience sexual assault…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13 November.13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsIn the two weeks since the Budget, several GP practices in my constituency of Edinburgh West, including my own, have contacted me with their genuine fears that the impact of the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.12 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe price cap rise, winter fuel payment cuts, higher standing charges and lower temperatures are all things that my constituents in Edinburgh West—particularly my pensioners—are…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Flight CancellationsThank you very much, Mr Speaker. I can sympathise with the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), and I thank him for tabling the urgent question, because we consistently have…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against Women15. What steps she is taking to support survivors of domestic abuse and violence against women through the criminal justice system.05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I was listening very carefully to what the hon. Lady said about her experience as a practice manager. Over this past weekend and the last two days, I have been contacted by local…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenThe Scottish Government recently decided against including misogyny in their Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, but we know how pernicious and widespread misogyny…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Higher Education ReformDoes the Secretary of State accept that it might have been better to hold a wider review of the whole system—it is broken; we know that—instead of jumping immediately to putting…04 Nov 2024HANSARDSpace Sector: ScotlandAs the Secretary of State knows, I recently had the opportunity to visit California with the Scottish Affairs Committee to look at how that state has created an environment that…30 Oct 2024HANSARD World Stroke DayFurther to the point that the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) made, although I fully accept that we have to do more in terms of stroke care, does my hon. Friend agree…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. My constituency, like most others, is seeing a great deal of new housing being built, which means more infrastructure, more business and more opportunities for growth. Key to…28 Oct 2024