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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI know that this is an important subject for the right hon. Lady personally, but Labour MPs have not voted against a ban; they have voted for a consultation. They have voted to…22 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI thank the Minister for his answer to the urgent question. It is common sense that we use the Government’s procurement power to support British jobs, but sadly that common sense…22 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAny progress on banning pavement parking is progress, so I absolutely welcome that. Will guidance be given to local authorities on how that could work? We have a ban in Edinburgh,…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government Appointmentrose —21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI am not in the Peter Mandelson fan club—I am old enough to remember his first life in government—but this morning we heard that UKVS had judged him to be a borderline risk and…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksFor most of my life, the UK was becoming a more tolerant society, so it really pains me that in recent years we have been going backwards; that is particularly true of the hate…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Neuroendocrine CancerI am grateful for the opportunity to bring this vital issue to the House. The term neuroendocrine cancer may not be familiar to many, but tens of thousands of people across the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingI am proud to be part of a Government who are building ships in Scotland, whereas our Scottish Government colleagues are building ferries in Poland, Turkey and now China. Quite…15 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI know this is a really important subject to the hon. Lady. Of course, the Government received the revised draft guidance only yesterday and they issued a statement today. It is…14 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveNine years—apologies. It took just over nine years for a diagnosis to take place, given the pain we have heard about. We have heard in this debate about the real human impact that…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveThe hon. Lady has done a great job of outlining the changes to workers’ rights in terms of sick pay. Can she confirm that her party voted against those measures? She has explained…13 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI thank the Minister for working over many months with our allies on this issue to reach agreement in our national interest and theirs. He has remained consistent on this issue…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveYou will not be surprised to hear me say, Mr Mundell, that it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for…13 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasWill the hon. Lady give way?24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasAs ever, the hon. Lady speaks with great passion on this issue. She started by talking about Jackdaw. She must recognise that her party made a complete mess of that, which is why…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialI believe that a trial for puberty blockers is necessary, and I am hopeful that the issues raised between the MHRA and King’s College can be resolved to allow the PATHWAYS trial…23 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionI thank the Minister for his statement and also for the tone in which he has brought it here today. It has been quite an open statement in terms of the discussion. As a…11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceI want to start by paying tribute to Edinburgh’s Iranian community. Despite being concerned about their families in Iran, they have taken time in the past week to host public…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, I think we are easily confused. Yesterday I attended Open Heavens church in Wester Hailes, and a man told me how he had faced open racism from his…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekYou will not be surprised to hear that it is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for the way she introduced the…26 Feb 2026