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HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI agree with my hon. Friend about the need to do research. The podcast “We Have Ways of Making You Talk” gives a much better introduction to Paddy Mayne. Does my hon. Friend agree…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Armed Forces CovenantI thank my hon. and gallant Friend, and indeed all members of the Defence Committee, for an invaluable report. During his contribution, he mentioned one example of a soldier…08 Apr 2025HANSARDLocal Development: Public ConsultationDunfermline is Scotland’s newest city and as such a large number of homes are being built all the time. However, too often those large-scale housing developments are done without…07 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementMay I thank the Chancellor for her statement and welcome the increase in defence spending, which represents a huge opportunity for Scottish workers? I was delighted to have her…26 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Prime Minister’s welcome announcement over the past couple of weeks of an increase in defence spending creates both an opportunity and a challenge for the Department, as…10 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. As parliamentary chair of the Coalition on Secure Technology, I have raised several times in this House concerns over the prevalence of Chinese manufactured internet of things…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance ContributionsAs we know, one of the best ways to grow employment in Scotland is through apprenticeships. A few weeks ago, this UK Labour Government announced changes to apprenticeships in…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and for his stamina in all the meetings over the weekend and, not least, in coming to the House for an extra hour and a half—and…03 Mar 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryDoes my hon. Friend agree that when this conflict ends, we must examine closely the potential use of chemical weapons by Vladimir Putin during this conflict, as he has previously…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryA pile of dark brown mud next to a hole in the ground; a hole framed by planks of wood covered tightly in smooth, matt-black sheeting; four rough wooden handles jammed in as the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryI could not agree more. I grew up in Berlin during the cold war and could hear Russian artillery and helicopters practising on a live firing range, so that has always been present…27 Feb 2025HANSARD UkraineDoes the Minister agree that this announcement should not affect the support of this House and the UK for Ukraine, and will she work with our armed forces and our defence…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, the UK Government announced positive changes to apprenticeships that will cut red tape and increase collaboration between businesses and skills providers, setting more…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsUS navy officials have reported increased Russian and Chinese patrols in the High North. Last week, the Danish navy announced plans to acquire three new Arctic patrol ships, and…10 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.10 Feb 2025HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: EfficiencyIn response to a number inquiries that I have had from constituents over the last couple of months, will the Minister say whether reforms to the Child Maintenance Service will…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestAs someone who grew up in Warrington and who was friends with Tim Parry who was murdered by the IRA, I subsequently had to do public affairs engagement work in Northern Ireland,…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore Christmas, I received a lovely letter—as opposed to an email—from Maisie Fox, a six-year-old pupil at St John’s primary school in Rosyth. Maisie was very concerned about…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Russian Maritime Activity and UK ResponseI thank the Secretary of State for such a strong statement, which makes it clear to Vladimir Putin that this aggression will not be tolerated. Recently, Ministers were kind enough…22 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy hon. Friend is entirely right. Housing issues are critical to ensuring that we recruit and retain the personnel we will require for the success that we want our armed forces to…21 Jan 2025