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HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Carnegie UK, which was established by Dunfermline-born philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, has found that people under 49 are twice as likely to have been negatively impacted by…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Inheritance Tax: Family-owned BusinessesI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate on a very important issue. Like herself, I have spoken to GAP, as well as other family businesses in my constituency. Does she…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Commissioner BillThe Minister mentions family members and other individuals raising complaints, but some of the complaints will be about devolved issues such as health, education and other issues…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. The review puts shipbuilding firmly in the UK’s future defence plans, particularly in the high north, as I have mentioned in the…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Ministerial Code: ComplianceAs the Member of Parliament for Dunfermline and Dollar—which was, after all, where the infamous campervan was found—I have had a front row seat for the SNP’s commitment to…14 May 2025HANSARDArable Farms: Cost of MaterialsFarms in my constituency and across Fife produce some of the highest quality grain in the world. However, many farmers are struggling to make a profit as imported grain is often…08 May 2025HANSARDArable Farms: Cost of Materials13. What steps he is taking to help reduce the cost of materials for arable farms.08 May 2025HANSARDPetrol prices in DunfermlineI rise to present a petition regarding high fuel prices for people and businesses in Dunfermline. Prices in Dunfermline, Scotland’s historical capital city, are often as much as…06 May 2025HANSARDUK-Europe Trade3. What steps his Department is taking to help support trade with European countries.01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthThat was exactly my response when I heard that story. I imagined what it must be like for someone and their loved ones to sit with a suggested diagnosis of something so serious…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthThe right hon. Gentleman has anticipated a point that I will make later, but I could not agree more about the need for volunteer support. Increasing the awareness of that…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthI beg to move, That this House has considered Parkinson’s awareness month. I extend my gratitude to the Backbench Business Committee for granting me this debate, and I thank hon.…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthI once again thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing the debate and hon. Members from all parts of the House for their contributions, which were often emotional—I…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthIf Rory has already told my hon. Friend a little bit about the Parky charter, she is about to get a repeat. On World Parkinson’s Day, the Movers and Shakers group brought hundreds…01 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore others were successfully and bravely completing the London and Manchester marathons, Brian Innes, a maths teacher at Queen Anne high school in Dunfermline, was completing…01 May 2025HANSARDUK-Europe TradeThe UK’s economic relationship with Sweden is among the most important of our economic relationships with our European partners, particularly with Sweden having recently joined…01 May 2025HANSARDUK Airstrike: Houthi Military FacilityIn his statement, the Secretary of State referred to Russian attempts to support Houthi operations. Without compromising any information that he is unable to share, how would he…30 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Scottish National party celebrated the closure and demolition of Longannet coal power station in my constituency without having a plan for its future. The former First…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Easter AdjournmentI wish briefly to cover three things in this debate. First, the world as we know it has changed drastically in the nine months since the general election. To our constituents,…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Congenital HyperinsulinismI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Sarah Hall) on securing this important debate. I had not intended to intervene, but my hon. Friend raised issues…08 Apr 2025