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HANSARD Business of the HouseBBC Scotland announced last week that the much-loved, long-running drama series “River City” will be decommissioned by the autumn of 2026. The fictional town of Shieldinch is…27 Mar 2025HANSARDPrevention of Drug DeathsIt is a pleasure, Dr Murrison, to serve under your chairship. I thank and congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this vital Westminster Hall…27 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Space LaunchWhat work is the Department doing to ensure that the UK space sector is a launch pad for innovation and investment, and creates skilled jobs—both commercial and in the defence…26 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Space Launch3. What plans his Department has to support a UK space launch.26 Mar 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaBombing civilians and preventing access to basic humanitarian supplies as a tactic of war is a war crime. I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement, and for his tireless…20 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayMay I give the hon. Member the opportunity to correct the record? St Patrick was born in Kilpatrick, in Clydebank, in my constituency of West Dunbartonshire, in the year 387. More…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. It is right that this House should consider compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age.…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillIn speaking in support of the Bill, I declare that I am a Unison member. The Bill and the Government amendments to it will deliver real-life improvements for working people across…12 Mar 2025HANSARDNHS Waiting ListsI am appalled to hear that Plaid Cymru voted against £600 million of extra investment to bring down NHS waiting list in Wales, but I am afraid that this is a familiar story for…12 Mar 2025HANSARDNHS Waiting Lists6. What recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on NHS waiting lists.12 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Tuesday, my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal, arbitrarily detained in India for over seven years now, was acquitted of all charges by the judge at the district and sessions court…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Plan for NeighbourhoodsI thank the Minister for today’s statement and announcement, which are incredibly welcome. I am most grateful, not least because my constituency of West Dunbartonshire and my home…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. In Scotland, 10,000 children are currently homeless and record levels of children are in temporary accommodation. The number of social houses built by housing associations in…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn this day 125 years ago, the Labour party was founded by Keir Hardie to be the political wing of the trade union movement and the voice of working-class people in this…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Dumbarton football club in my constituency is now in administration. Founded in 1872, it is in the Scottish first division and is at the heart of our community in Dumbarton.…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic ServicesThe proactive approach that the Secretary of State has set out is an important step change from the approach taken by the previous Government. Does he agree that stabilising and…26 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Services10. What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on improving public services.26 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of Rail ServicesCan I ask that this UK Government do not follow the approach taken by the Scottish Government on public ownership? ScotRail fares are set for another inflation-busting increase in…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank my right hon. Friend for today’s update. My West Dunbartonshire constituent, Fiona, was infected with hepatitis B following blood transfusions in 1954 and 1985. Fiona is…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Support for the Scotch Whisky IndustryThe Scotch whisky industry supports 41,000 jobs across Scotland, many thousands of which are in my West Dunbartonshire constituency, including at Chivas Brothers in Dumbarton and…12 Feb 2025