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HANSARD Middle EastWhile the trade agreement with the GCC is obviously welcome, why does the Minister think it is possible to reach a trade agreement with the GCC but not to influence its members to…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseWill the Chancellor expand on her discussions with the supermarkets and their role in keeping prices down? When the supermarkets make special offers or reduce prices, there is…21 May 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsWill the Chief Secretary to the Treasury reassure me that the Treasury really understands that in rural areas the cost of fuel not only relates to what motorists pay for driving…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I begin by sending my commiserations to the family and friends of Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings, who died recently aged only 61? Scott was an inspirational figure, both…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI begin by commending Craig Hoy on his election as MSP for Dumfriesshire, and on ensuring that the blue wall of Scottish Conservative and Unionist seats in the south of Scotland…14 May 2026HANSARDGulf ConflictHas the Foreign Secretary made any assessment of what impact the conflict is having on the horrendous humanitarian situation in Yemen? Given Iran’s continued support for the…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingIs the Prime Minister really saying that in the appointment of Peter Mandelson, he did not himself consider that there might be issues with his vetting process, given his track…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChild PovertyObviously I do not agree with the Secretary of State’s analysis, but I think we can agree that child poverty and the other challenges that face real people in Scotland should be…15 Apr 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialOrder. I think the Minister has made it clear that she is not taking interventions.23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. As the debate is heavily subscribed, I am afraid that I will have to impose a two-minute speech limit from…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialThank you, Mr Smith, for keeping to time, which I am sure Rebecca Paul will do as well.23 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyDoes my right hon. Friend agree that in large rural constituencies such as mine, it is not just about constituents having to pay additional fuel duty at the pump, because they…18 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality Sector7. What steps his Department is taking to support the hospitality sector.12 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorEnergy costs are obviously a huge issue for hospitality businesses in a large rural constituency such as Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, but they are also an issue for…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI would like to associate myself with the earlier remarks about the Dunblane tragedy. Could the Leader of the House arrange for a statement on Government support for egg…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMarriage RegulationsI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of modernising marriage regulations. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher.…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMarriage RegulationsI agree. The hon. Lady will be aware that many humanists come to Scotland, and indeed to Gretna Green, to get married for that very reason. That issue needs to be addressed in the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMarriage RegulationsI thank all participants for their engagement in this debate. I particularly welcome the Minister’s remarks and the tone of those remarks. As my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill…12 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI had the opportunity to meet senior management at Royal Mail yesterday, after constituents in Symington and Thankerton in the Clydesdale area of my constituency received no mail…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I am the Member of Parliament for one of the largest rural constituencies in the United Kingdom, so the rise in the cost of heating oil is obviously a major concern for me. I…10 Mar 2026