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HANSARDBus ServicesDoes the Minister hold any sway with the bus operator Stagecoach? If so, can he convey the concerns of my constituents about the reliability of the X74 service, which operates…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast summer, the Prime Minister and his family holidayed in my constituency. Now that he has more time on his hands, he would be very welcome back—as are all hon. Members. If the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDIndependence ReferendumI will not be overly effusive about the Secretary of State or the Minister, because that might not be helpful for them in the next few days; when there was a previous change of…15 Jul 2026HANSARDAgri-tech SectorI encourage the Secretary of State to visit the Roslin Institute, just outside Edinburgh. It is most famous, of course, for the cloning of Dolly the sheep, and it is one of the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIran Conflict: CeasefireThe Minister and I have a shared interest in Yemen, and I am sure he will welcome the fact that next week, the International Development Committee is holding a focused inquiry…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI associate myself with the tributes to Lord Mackay of Clashfern. He was a giant of the Scottish legal profession, Lord Chancellor in two Governments, and a strong voice for…09 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitI recognise the Foreign Secretary’s personal commitment to Sudan, and I am very pleased that she is shining a spotlight on El Obeid. However, although I recognise how difficult it…09 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemI echo the point made previously about the Scottish holidays having already begun and the need to focus on holiday hotspots, if I can use that expression, such as the Spanish and…08 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. I can think of no better example than the Child Nutrition Fund to achieve what he has set out and our wider development objectives.…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI beg to move, That this House has considered UK aid policy in the context of global funding trends. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I refer to my…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI absolutely do. I will come on to the most effective way in which limited resources can be used, and that is clearly one of them. We need to have honesty in this debate and…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman, and I commend him for his work on the International Development Committee. I will come on to the Committee’s report on the future of…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI agree with the hon. Gentleman, and I commend him and others for bringing the debt issue back to the debate. Obviously, it was a focal point of debate a number of years ago. It…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI agree with the principles that the hon. Gentleman has set out; I will come on to that topic now. We need to see UK leadership in co-ordinating a response to such issues. Because…07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsCould the Minister give some examples of how we will maximise our impact in those multilateral organisations, given that the balance of funding has moved towards them?07 Jul 2026HANSARDUK Aid Policy: Global Funding TrendsI thank the Minister for his response, which is a picture from the current Government. This is a moment for reset, which I hope the incoming Prime Minister will take on board…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Carlisle-Settle Railway: 150th AnniversaryI commend the hon. Lady for raising the issue: the Carlisle-Settle railway line is so important, and Carlisle is a great railway town with such a strong tradition. Does she agree…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestOrder. I do not intend to apply a time limit to contributions. Members will note that the clocks in Westminster Hall are not functioning. If someone speaks for longer than might…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestOur final Back-Bench contribution will be from Chris Vince.22 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestMr Atkinson, you have one minute to wind up.22 Jun 2026