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HANSARDYemenIn his statement on 5 January, the Minister referred to the United Arab Emirates’ call then for a ceasefire. What discussions have since taken place with the United Arab Emirates,…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityIn pushing back against the tariffs, will the Foreign Secretary and others make it clear to the US that it is not just the potential imposition of these tariffs, but the bandying…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I add my congratulations to my long-time Scottish Conservative and Unionist colleague, Lord Forsyth, on his election as Lord Speaker? In the pre-recess debate, I highlighted…15 Jan 2026HANSARDVoluntary, Community and Social Enterprise SectorTo obtain funding, most small organisations require a bank account. Is the Secretary of State aware that many organisations are struggling to get a bank account? Some banks do not…15 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe Secretary of State will know that the Borderlands inclusive growth deal is an important factor in driving growth in the south of Scotland, and I am looking forward to speaking…14 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaCan the Foreign Secretary say a bit more about engagement with the Commonwealth? Not only are there two Commonwealth countries immediately adjacent to Venezuela, but there is an…05 Jan 2026HANSARDMiddle East and North AfricaI also very much welcome the fact that the Minister made such reference to Yemen. As the hon. Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) has just said, we often say that…05 Jan 2026HANSARDFree Bus Travel: Over-60sIndeed I do join the hon. Gentleman in wishing Sarah Boyack well. She has made a huge contribution to the Scottish Parliament in the 26 years she has served there, in different…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, I wish you, all Members and House staff a very merry Christmas and a guid new year, when it comes. I have the honour to represent one of the largest rural…18 Dec 2025HANSARD UkraineCan the Minister update us on de-mining in Ukraine? Ukrainian civilians are still regularly being killed by mines or improvised explosive devices. The last time that I had the…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentMy constituency is larger than any in England and has over 100 distinct communities, which I could not even list in three minutes, so I intend just to focus on the highlights. I…18 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsOn Sunday at Arlington cemetery, I will have the honour of joining the families and friends of many of the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie on 21…17 Dec 2025HANSARD INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthIt would be wrong not to commend the hon. Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) on this announcement as he has always been such a strong advocate for jobs at…17 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsI congratulate the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this debate, which gives us an opportunity to consider some of the important issues facing…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will share my disappointment at the Scottish Government’s illogical and wrong-headed approach to nuclear power, which means that the former Chapelcross…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsI am sure that we do not want to go down the blind alley of a long discussion about this flood prevention scheme, but it was the subject of a public inquiry, because—this is one…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsI do. What the hon. Lady points to is the shuffling of figures that we have just seen, so that the best figures are presented, but those 86,000 people I mentioned who have been on…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsAs Members across the Chamber know, this is a well-used SNP tactic of constant comparison with other places, rather than focusing on the SNP Government’s delivery compared with…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsIn her eloquent description of the importance of cross-border economic activity, the hon. Member for Carlisle (Julie Minns) referred to Borderlands, which in many ways was a…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsThe hon. Lady will be pleased to hear that change in Scotland is the theme of my speech, because I agree that we desperately need it. In relation to SNP promises, we have heard it…11 Dec 2025