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HANSARDEngagementsQ2. I am sure the whole House will want to congratulate Sir Kevin Sinfield on his knighthood, which is fitting recognition for his work on motor neurone disease.Another champion…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDNational Strategy for Motor Neurone DiseaseI rise to present this petition on a national strategy for motor neurone disease. I do so on behalf of my constituent Mark Sommerville, who was diagnosed with MND in 2023 and who,…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and has contributed so much to the Commonwealth games during her time as a Minister and councillor, and now as a Member of Parliament.…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI welcome the King’s Speech last week. In a volatile world, the question of domestic economic resilience is paramount. Whether it is the conflict in the middle east driving energy…18 May 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentIt was a pleasure to join my right hon. Friend at Bellshill jobcentre last year to hear about the need to support young people who are not in education, training or work. I…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsA new partnership between New College Lanarkshire and Cairnhill Structures—a steel-fabricating company in Coatbridge—begins today. The Engineering Futures programme aims to give…16 Mar 2026HANSARDScottish Industry: International Promotion3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote Scottish industry abroad.12 Mar 2026HANSARDScottish Industry: International PromotionWith up to £8.2 billion of private investment, the Lanarkshire AI growth zone delivered by this Labour Government represents one of the largest industrial investments in the…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Mr Fraser, a former prison officer, retired in 2020. He has been met with constant barriers and a lack of answers regarding his pension. I have sought clarity on…05 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Given the comments yesterday from the Iranian Foreign Minister that the IRGC is adopting a decentralised mosaic defence to fragment…02 Mar 2026HANSARD UkraineI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this afternoon’s debate. I wholly welcome the remarks made by my right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary and by Members from…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineMy hon. Friend is entirely right. In the High Coats area, the way in which the Ukrainian community are supporting those who are fighting on the frontline is admirable. In…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful for what my right hon. Friend has said today in response to a number of Members regarding Capita. Many retirees have not received payments, including my constituent…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for her statement, as well as to the Government for their commitment to Arctic security and recognition of the threats that we face. Does my…19 Jan 2026HANSARD INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthIs it not the stark and inconvenient truth for the Opposition parties that for years the Tories and the SNP sat on their hands and allowed the industrial needs of Scotland to go…17 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyI greatly welcome the child poverty strategy. More than 2,000 children in my constituency and close to 100,000 children in Scotland will benefit from the abolition of the…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth9. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.03 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe UK and Welsh Governments are rightly prioritising the next generation through apprenticeships and engineering opportunities linked to the Wylfa SMR project. Does my right hon.…03 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe actions of this Government will make life easier for thousands of my constituents and millions across the country, and let us be clear: action is needed. The Conservative…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI absolutely agree. Let me also say, in response to some of our colleagues across the House, that the SNP Government could have eradicated the two-child cap eight years ago, but…01 Dec 2025