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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (First sitting)Q By restricting vaping products in this Bill in the same ways that tobacco products are currently restricted—be that packaging, display or potentially flavourings, as we…07 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for Veterans22. What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans.06 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransIt is welcome in Falkirk that this Government are determined to renew this nation’s contract with those who have served and their families. Can the Minister assure veterans in…06 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Earnings: Impact of Socioeconomic DisadvantageProper paternity and maternity pay are essential for breaking the link between current income and further life opportunities for families. Currently, one in five fathers does not…18 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture Earnings: Impact of Socioeconomic Disadvantage2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle the potential impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on future earnings.18 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for Industry19. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential opportunities for industry under the national wealth fund.17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for IndustryThe Government’s quick action when they took office to commission Project Willow is welcome, but confirmation of the decision by Petroineos to close the Grangemouth refinery next…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel Payment: Pensioner PovertyUnder the Conservatives, billions in pension credit went unclaimed. The burden for driving up claims often lies in fantastic organisations such as Christians Against Poverty, the…16 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI declare an interest as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on British buses. The Secretary of State will be aware of the consultation on 160 jobs at Alexander Dennis…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseA constituent recently shared with me his experience of applying for his dream job with Border Force. Initially, he was told that he would be placed on a reserve list three months…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillI will try to confine my remarks to the subject of state education, because the scope of the debate has gone somewhat beyond what I have either the expertise or the time to…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillI am surprised that our SNP colleagues are not here, but, again, I welcome their eventual and tepid support for this measure during the general election campaign—something that…11 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement Reform14. What steps he is taking to reform public procurement.05 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement ReformThe residents of Falkirk want a Government who work day in, day out to deliver value for money for the taxpayer. Never has that been so true as now, given the broken public…05 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsHow many current Department employees cannot receive further sponsorship due to the previous Government’s changes to the skilled worker visa salary threshold?11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe clean power by 2030 mission shows the clear intention of this Government to get on with the just transition. Energy workers in Falkirk, Grangemouth and across the central belt…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Budget Responsibility BillI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang), especially for her commitment in her career before coming to this place to economics education and…30 Jul 2024