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HANSARD Support for the Scotch Whisky Industryrose—12 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIn its judgment, the Court stated that Israel is “under an obligation to provide full reparation” to Palestinian victims—full reparations for its damage and destruction. That is a…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Support for the Scotch Whisky IndustryThe hon. Member will be aware that 90% of Scotch whisky is exported. Does he welcome this Government’s decision to give Scotch whisky protected status? Following on from that,…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesOn that point, will my hon. Friend give way?12 Feb 2025HANSARDCPS ProsecutorsWill the Solicitor General join me in welcoming this Government’s increased funding of the Crown Prosecution Service for specialist sexual offence prosecution units? Does she…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Sunday, my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal will celebrate his 38th birthday. This will be his eighth birthday in solitary confinement while arbitrarily detained in an Indian…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCPS Prosecutors1. What steps she is taking to ensure adequate numbers of Crown Prosecution Service prosecutors.06 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanGiven that today is World Cancer Day, this statement is extremely welcome. Half of all leukaemia patients will not survive beyond five years, and the outlook is even bleaker for…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday the Bank of Scotland announced the closure of its Alexandria branch in my constituency. Branch offices are essential to ensure access to cash and face-to-face banking…30 Jan 2025HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: IndiaAlthough it is appreciated that a new trade deal with India could support jobs and prosperity in the UK and thus drive growth, will the Minister ensure that the talks include…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency is among the UK’s worst hotspots for deaths linked to a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos at work, with 344 deaths since 1980. Indeed, in the last five years…23 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Scotland, we have record levels of children living in temporary accommodation without a home to call their own. Some 10,000 children have been left homeless on the SNP…20 Jan 2025HANSARD UK Submarine FleetIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for securing this debate and allowing the…15 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Jagtar Singh Johal has been in arbitrary detention in India for more than seven years. The Secretary of State and his ministerial team have been extremely generous…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Minister join me in congratulating my constituent Audrey Mutongi-Darko, founder of the No. 1 Befriending Agency? It was announced in the new year’s honours list that she…09 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaThis year has started with a horrific intensification of Israeli air strikes raining down on civilians and children. Israel has intensified its assault on the already decimated…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe naval base at Faslane and companies such as BAE Systems support thousands of jobs in my constituency. Does the Minister agree that we need to grow an integrated, innovative…06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. As far as the petition before us is concerned, I will make the obvious point that other Members have made before me. We…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHow does the Secretary of State envision the future of jobcentres in my constituency and across Scotland, and what role will technology play in that?16 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to speak in this Backbench Business debate on detained British nationals abroad. I commend the right hon. Member for Chingford…05 Dec 2024