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HANSARDCourt BacklogsOne of the most effective steps taken by this Government to help reduce the Crown court backlog is the record increases to criminal legal aid. Fewer criminal barristers and…16 Sept 2025HANSARDInfrastructure Strategy: Economic GrowthThanks to Labour’s fiscal rules, the Government have unlocked private investment in UK infrastructure and strengthened investor confidence. The 10-year infrastructure strategy…09 Sept 2025HANSARDInfrastructure Strategy: Economic Growth13. What steps she has taken to increase economic growth through the 10-year infrastructure strategy.09 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyI welcome the Minister’s statement. The defence industrial strategy will strengthen our security and grow our economy. These reforms will boost jobs in communities such as my West…08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsI agree with the hon. Member that this is a UK-wide issue. However, my concern is the potential for inequality and the need to ensure that poorer communities such as my…02 Sept 2025HANSARD UkraineMy West Dunbartonshire constituents know the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in this fight. Does the Minister agree that investments such as the £250…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionI commend the Secretary of State on the action in his statement to hold water companies to account, not least with the new regulator and ombudsman. Scotland’s widespread water…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeI congratulate the hon. Member on securing tonight’s debate. Last month, I had the great honour and privilege of meeting the Ukrainian families who have made their home in my…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I thank the Leader of the House for her courtesy and generosity over the past year during business question sessions? She deserves a well-earned rest and holiday during…17 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionCan the hon. Member confirm that the unlawful nature of the legacy Act meant that investigations into the deaths of more than 200 Operation Banner soldiers were shut down, against…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently met a group of Ukrainian families who have settled in my constituency—it was a privilege to hear their individual stories at first hand. After three years, Putin’s war…10 Jul 2025HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories5. What support the Church of England is providing to Christians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.03 Jul 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Financial RedressI fully understand that the Government decision announced in December last year was not about the changes to state pension age from 1995 onwards, but rather about how decisions…03 Jul 2025HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UK Government have begun to issue visas for critically injured and sick Gazan children in need of specialist expert medical treatment, but only a handful of children have been…03 Jul 2025HANSARDFlags: Public BuildingsPrior to my election to this place, I was provost of West Dunbartonshire council; “provost” is the Scottish term equivalent to “mayor”. One of my civic roles was to have complete…25 Jun 2025HANSARDFlags: Public BuildingsWill the hon. Member give way?25 Jun 2025HANSARDGeo-engineering and the EnvironmentI receive regular communication from constituents asking me for my opinion on the UK’s involvement in chemtrails and geo-engineering. Will the Minister reassure us that chemtrails…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Maintenance System: Economic AbuseMy constituent, Deborah, should receive monthly child maintenance payments for her daughter, but her former partner withholds payments, despite my complaints and hers to the DWP…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseTwo of my constituents were recognised in His Majesty the King’s birthday honours list at the weekend. Anne MacDougall, for services to volunteering in the community, and James…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Political PrisonersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake) and congratulate and commend her…18 Jun 2025