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HANSARDTopical QuestionsFarming and agricultural businesses employ thousands of people in my constituency, and they make a huge contribution to the local economy. Can the Minister set out exactly how…31 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment Industrial Strategy: ScotlandDoes the Secretary of State share my anger and disappointment that the SNP Scottish Government dogmatically continue to block new nuclear developments in Scotland, depriving my…30 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsMy constituents Colin and Mandy Mackie’s 18-year-old son, Greg, died after having his soft drink spiked shortly after he went to college. They welcome the fact that this…30 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are experiencing a global hunger crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and climate change. That makes the forthcoming Paris Nutrition for Growth conference even more…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineIs the Defence Secretary able to share with us any conversations that the Foreign Secretary had while in China about China’s engagement in this situation, and particularly its…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a great honour to serve under your stewardship for the first time, and to follow the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Lillian Jones).…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen mobile providers started to turn off the 2G and 3G networks earlier this year, we were told that it would have no impact on existing services, but the experience in my…17 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe have had many important debates and statements about the Post Office Horizon scandal, but can the Leader of the House bring forward a debate in Government time about the future…17 Oct 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to those points of order, Mr Speaker. The phrase “end of an era” is often bandied about, but Alex’s parting really does feel like the end of an era. We were not friends;…14 Oct 2024HANSARDBorderlands Inclusive Growth Deal4. What steps his Department is taking to support delivery of the Borderlands inclusive growth deal.04 Sept 2024HANSARDBorderlands Inclusive Growth DealI congratulate the hon. Lady on her appointment, and I particularly congratulate the Secretary of State on his. Being on your own in this House is a tough gig, and he exercised it…04 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineDoes the right hon. Lady recognise the enormous contribution that the Ukrainian diaspora here in the UK have made to supporting their countrymen, and not just practically but in…02 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. My constituents Colin and Mandy Mackie set up Spike Aware UK after their son Greg tragically died after having his drink spiked. I very much welcome the fact that this…29 Jul 2024HANSARD CrowdStrike: IT OutageI congratulate the Minister on her appointment. Does she agree that these events demonstrated that we are very far from being in a position to move to a cashless society? Given…22 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI warmly commend the right hon. Lady on her appointment. Will she bring forward a debate in Government time on the future of Royal Mail? There are obviously issues with the…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceWhat a pleasure to have heard three such effective maiden speeches! I commend the hon. Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) for surviving not only the election, but…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceIndeed, and I see the White Paper as an important part of building a new consensus on development, and of re-engaging the wider public with that agenda. A cross-party approach is…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalMany congratulations on your re-election, Mr Speaker. I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I know he is genuinely committed to promoting British business at home and…18 Jul 2024HANSARDDefence: North SeaDoes the Minister recognise that the seismic array situated at Eskdalemuir in my constituency plays an important part in our defences not just in the North sea but elsewhere? Does…20 May 2024HANSARD UkraineI am pleased to hear about the co-operation that my right hon. Friend is setting out and, indeed, his positive message, but he has not acknowledged the important role of the…20 May 2024