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HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumBusinesses in my constituency and across Scotland need stability, certainty and opportunity. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that is what they are getting from a Labour…22 Oct 2025HANSARDFinancial InclusionI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important subject. In Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, 30,000 adults—40% of the population—are financially vulnerable. That is higher than the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDPlan for Change6. What recent progress he has made on implementing the plan for change.10 Jul 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeLast week, the Health Secretary shared his plans to improve the NHS by giving patients more control over their treatment. Patients in England are now able to book appointments and…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI was thrilled to see the Coo Shed in Parliament this week, getting special recognition for its farm-to-fork family-run coffee shop in my constituency, but poor local…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. It has taken until 2025, but Barr, a rural south Ayrshire village, is finally able to enjoy a mobile phone signal. I was…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, I was delighted to welcome pupils from Doon Academy in Dalmellington to Parliament. They were able to make the trip due to the community benefit from local windfarms. A…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeLuxury knitwear products from Alex Begg, based in my Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency, are a great example of quality Scottish exports, and it has a great reputation in…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements Programme17. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK’s trade agreements programme.12 Jun 2025HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeTime is of the essence. While colleagues across the House may differ on these issues, we represent constituents who continue to suffer from the historic injustice created by the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Last month’s data showed that NHS waiting lists in Wales fell for three months in a row. In England, the waiting lists have fallen for six months in a row. In Scotland, after…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryOn VE Day, Captain Harry Richardson of the RAF, from Ochiltree in Ayrshire, was half a world away. VE Day did not mean the end of all conflict. The war with Japan continued, and…06 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents John and Evelyn Preston contributed to Digital’s pension scheme before 1997. They expected discretionary increases to counter inflation, but since Hewlett-Packard…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved Governments17. What steps he is taking to strengthen co-operation with the devolved Governments.24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsDoes the Minister agree that this Labour Government’s plan for change has helped to deliver 1,500 more GPs to help stop the 8 am rush and that the Scottish Government should work…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration TrustI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I was a manager at the CRT. Every week, I see at first hand the positive impact that the CRT has had…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Onshore Wind and Solar GenerationI thank the Minister for explaining why this motion is so important, and how it will unblock the system and unlock potential. The move to cleaner home-grown energy demands…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs part of the East Ayrshire Youth Awards, pupils in Bellsbank primary school in my constituency won the intergenerational champion award. Ellie, Sienna and Lacie recently joined…27 Mar 2025HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension Scheme11. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the mineworkers’ pension scheme on the living standards of the recipients of that pension.18 Mar 2025HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeWe are only partway there on the pension injustice for miners. The British Coal staff superannuation scheme has around 40,000 members who formerly worked in mining industries,…18 Mar 2025