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HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsI remind Members to bob if they wish to be called to speak. I will call the Front Benchers at eight minutes past 5, so will Members please keep their speeches to about two and a…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseA number of businesses, particularly care homes, in my constituency have approached me with concerns about the salary limit for migrants. Migrants already in this country, who…22 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Citizens Detained AbroadSadly, Jagtar Singh Johal’s case is not the only instance in the world of human rights violations against British citizens, and one of our biggest allies has just said that peace…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureBusiness rates in Scotland are, of course, devolved, but businesses, particularly in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors, are not immune to the impact of these measures as…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksThank you. If contributors could please keep to the informal time limit, it would be a huge help. After Ruth Jones, I will call Rachael Maskell and then Tom Hayes.19 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDI wanted to come here today and say that I was delighted to hear that this scheme will now be voluntary, not mandatory. Frankly, I am completely confused by the farce that we have…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesA lot has been made of transport links to airports. At Edinburgh airport, we have excellent links—it is the end of the tramline and there are special buses—but if people are being…13 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyThe Minister is very artfully avoiding answering the question that my constituents and Hongkongers, Chinese, Muslims and Tibetans all over this country want to know the answer to,…13 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy JobsI appreciate the Minister’s answer. Those 40,000 jobs are vital, but they are still outnumbered by the many thousands of jobs in the oil and gas sector. The rate of job losses…06 Jan 2026HANSARDRenewable Energy Jobs13. What steps he is taking to support job creation in the renewable energy sector.06 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaI have to say that this is one of the most depressing days I have spent in this Chamber in the past few years, because while I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s commitment to…05 Jan 2026HANSARDHate CrimeI welcome the Minister’s comments, as I welcome the Government’s violence against women and girls strategy, including the confirmation that the Protection from Sex-based…05 Jan 2026HANSARDHate Crime14. What steps she is taking to tackle hate crime.05 Jan 2026HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialI also welcome the tone and sensitivity that the right hon. Gentleman has taken on this issue—not just today, but throughout. We all recognise that we should be led by evidence,…17 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyThe picture the hon. Gentleman paints is very familiar to me. There was recently an application on the edge of a village in my constituency. The heavy lorries would cause…16 Dec 2025HANSARDJimmy Lai ConvictionI associate myself with the comments about yesterday’s horror in Sydney. I, too, welcome the Foreign Secretary’s clear and unequivocal call for the release of Jimmy Lai, and her…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsThe right hon. Gentleman is being very generous with his time. He mentioned the problems that we are facing with mental health care in Scotland. A parent came to me last weekend,…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsThe right hon. Member is giving an impressive speech and a very important speech for Scotland. Does he agree that in May next year, Scotland will stand at an important crossroads…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsI thank the hon. Member for giving way, especially so early in his speech. He talks about Scotland as we were. Does he share my concern that too often our history has been…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyNotwithstanding the Minister’s comments, there is profound shock and confusion not just in this place but among the public about what Trump’s statements mean for our future…11 Dec 2025