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HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. Petitions are powerful tools for democracy that amplify people’s fight for a cause. Listening to these voices is just as…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I kicked off the annual Hillbilly 10k in my home town of Dalmellington in my constituency. Hundreds braved the weather to race and to support Cancer Research UK. By…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: ScotlandIn Scotland, we have seen almost two decades of wasteful spending while public services get worse. Does the Minister agree that good public services are essential to economic…04 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Scotland11. What steps she has taken to help increase economic growth in Scotland.04 Mar 2025HANSARDCoalfield CommunitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) on securing this most important debate. First, I need to declare my interests: I am a former…06 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Growth FundingThe Ayrshire growth deal, worth over a quarter of a billion pounds, has the potential to stimulate growth and create jobs across the region, yet local delivery of the ambition is…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Growth Funding22. What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on using local growth funding to help increase economic growth.20 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS Waiting TimesAlmost one in six Scots is stuck on an NHS waiting list. People are borrowing money and remortgaging their homes to go private, because they cannot bear the pain. With an SNP…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS Waiting Times6. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce NHS waiting times.07 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, Working For Wallacetown, a project in my constituency of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, was awarded the Scottish public service award for community engagement. Another…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Saturday, I will be going to the Newmarket Street winter festival in Ayr in my constituency of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock. Music, food and dancing will help us get into the…12 Dec 2024HANSARD LGBT Veterans: Etherton ReviewI thank the Secretary of State for giving an update to the House. I also thank him for showing a clear understanding of the hurt and pain suffered by LGBT veterans over the years.…12 Dec 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI recently visited South Ayrshire Women’s Aid in my constituency as part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Will the Minister join me in praising the hard…10 Dec 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls3. What steps her Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.10 Dec 2024HANSARDLiving StandardsDoes the Secretary of State agree that community benefit funds from wind farms contribute to improving living standards for communities? Will he join me in praising the work of…04 Dec 2024HANSARDLiving Standards3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve living standards in Scotland.04 Dec 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The Budget was a huge victory for mineworkers. I was born in a mining community, in a pit village called Bellsbank. Today, sadly, coalfield communities like the one I was raised…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationDoes the Minister agree that the UK’s new agreement with Mauritius will close a potentially dangerous illegal migrant route?21 Oct 2024HANSARDGambling: Harmful Effects11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to tackle the harmful effects of gambling.17 Oct 2024HANSARDGambling: Harmful EffectsI am sure that the Secretary of State will join me in praising local community groups, such as those in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, that support people facing problems with…17 Oct 2024