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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe 10-year bus pipeline is yet to be published, and a media report about the investigation by the National Cyber Security Centre and the Department for Transport into kill…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Mary plans to retire next week. Despite applying to resolve her civil service pension in early summer last year, it has still not been resolved. I wrote to Capita…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Covid-19: Financial SupportIn the early days of the pandemic, the country came together in the worst of times, making unprecedented sacrifices in all of their lives so that they could collectively fight the…15 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth10. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.14 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthIn November, I called for urgent intervention to support the Forth valley’s industrial economy. Since then, we have a £150 million deal to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth’s…14 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMerry Christmas, Mr Speaker. The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Falkirk, whether it be the Denny Boys getting everybody into the mood last month with their Ring doorbell…18 Dec 2025HANSARD INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthPeople in Falkirk, Grangemouth and across Forth valley are delighted to see the decisive action taken by this Government to preserve 500 jobs in our community. The £120 million…17 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Hillsborough law will deliver a generational strengthening of legal aid, but does the Minister share my constituents’ concern about the fact that the Scottish Government have…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Armed Forces Day, it is crucial to mark the bravery of our armed forces personnel and bring our communities together. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can better…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsI welcome the announcement this morning that 310 jobs will be created at Grangemouth over the next five years as a direct consequence of the investment made by this Labour…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsTopical Questions The following extract is from Business and Trade questions on 11 December 2025.15 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsI welcome the 340 jobs at Grangemouth announced this morning as a direct consequence of the investment made by this Labour Government and MiAlgae. [ Official Report , 11 December…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the 340 jobs at Grangemouth announced this morning as a direct consequence of the investment made by this Labour Government and MiAlgae. [ Official Report , 15 December…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI hear the hon. Member on the strategic importance of oil refineries; we have seen it in Grangemouth for over 100 years. Back in February 2024, in response to a question from the…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI note the attendance, and I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s presence in this debate. However, when we were talking about the Grangemouth refinery at the time that it mattered, in…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I congratulate the hon. Member for Brigg and Immingham (Martin Vickers) on securing this important debate, and I agree…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorProject Willow also recommended the delay or lifting of the cap on hydrotreated esters and fatty acids. Would the hon. Member agree with that approach being taken? This is the…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorWhen the hon. Lady’s party was in power, in February 2024, in response to a question from the former Member for East Lothian, her then party leader said that the future of the…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI am going to confine my remarks to the criticisms of the Employment Rights Bill, because it is where my experience sits and because I tried—in no small part thanks to the efforts…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkYes, absolutely. I also find it disgraceful that the Leader of the Opposition suggested this week that we should freeze the minimum wage. That would mean that, in later years, the…10 Dec 2025