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HANSARD Tackling Child Sexual AbuseI thank the Minister for her statement; I do not think there is anyone who could lead more credibly on this issue. It is absolutely disgusting that the last Government had 89…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Armed Forces CovenantI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his statement on behalf of the Select Committee. I read the report this morning, and some of it makes for quite shameful reading. I want to…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), both for securing this debate and for opening it in the way that he has. Well done! I know that this is an incredibly…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI will try to listen to that podcast on the train home this evening. The issue about those in the special forces often comes up, but I have absolute trust in them to follow the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansMy hon. Friend mentioned ever-decreasing ODA funding; does she believe that the complete intolerance of religious persecution should be a prerequisite for such funding?08 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceI thank the Secretary of State for opening the debate. I think it is the most interesting debate we have had since we debated buses—it is fantastic. I am proud to call Edinburgh…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and the leadership she is showing in delivering our manifesto commitments in partnership with industry. The contrast is clear with…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceI have to point out that Edinburgh is Scotland’s lowest funded local authority, looking at the block grant allocation. In preparing for this debate, I checked what the Scottish…07 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and congratulate him on his choice of whisky; that is my favourite as well. There are no winners in this dire situation—we think…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI agree with the hon. Gentleman’s points about the impact of immigration policy—the sector needs a policy that helps it to attract the best staff and the best students—but he will…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair today, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) for introducing the debate so well. I should…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and Employmentrose—02 Apr 2025HANSARD Driving Licences: Zero Emission VehiclesI am interested to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s knowledge and experience of alternative fuels. He perhaps understands this statutory instrument better than I do, but I…02 Apr 2025HANSARDEating Disorder AwarenessIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Stuart. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). When I was elected last year, I cared about eating disorders, but…01 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. He suggests that we “go for it” on the customs union, but I think he was one of the MPs who abstained when he had that chance. Why the…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipThe hon. Member is of course right to talk about the economic impact of Brexit, but would it have been different if the vote had been won on our joining the customs union—a vote…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipI cannot resist—did the hon. Member say that people were so angry they voted Lib Dem?24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipIt is a pleasure to serve under you today, Chair—I notice that you have got younger just in the last few minutes. [ Laughter. ] I hope it is orderly to flatter the Chair.24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for opening the debate so ably, and the many people in Edinburgh South West who signed this petition. I will speak…24 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillThe challenge is devolution. I am a huge fan of devolution, but often the UK is at its best when it works together, particularly on healthcare. I hope that in time we will see…14 Mar 2025