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HANSARDSpending Review 2025I thank everyone for staying. I warmly welcome the Chancellor’s statement, which shows that this Labour Government are investing in Scotland’s renewal. I particularly welcome the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s statement today. Unfortunately, it is not for viewers in Scotland. Scotland was once a pioneer in nuclear energy, and it should be again,…10 Jun 2025HANSARD UK-EU Summit: Policy PrioritiesOur Committee’s report covered how we can help agrifood businesses export to the EU, and I was delighted to see Salmon Scotland and the National Farmers Union Scotland come out in…22 May 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseDoes the Secretary of State agree that it is telling that one of the many Tory Prime Ministers that we had over their 14 years in Government, the right hon. Member for Richmond…22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitWhen it comes to evaluating the merits of the deal, who would the Prime Minister suggest my Livingston constituents listen to? Should it be the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, NFU…20 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordInnovation is one of Britain’s great strengths, with fast-growing firms driving over £1 trillion into the UK economy and supporting 3.2 million jobs. However, many of those firms,…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have been asked by many of my Livingston constituents for reassurance on the Government’s proposed welfare changes. Can the Secretary of State assure the House that these…12 May 2025HANSARDFly-tipping12. What steps he is taking to tackle fly-tipping.08 May 2025HANSARDFly-tippingI thank the Minister for that answer. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the West Lothian Litter Pickers, who are doing so much in my Livingston constituency to reduce…08 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsThe conclusion of the negotiations on this free trade agreement is a major win for Scotland’s economy and for my Livingston constituency in particular, given that we bottle…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLung cancer causes more deaths in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK. In England, early detection programmes are under way, and by 2028 every patient is likely to gain access…06 May 2025HANSARD Child Rape GangsI strongly welcome the Home Secretary’s commissioning of Baroness Casey to conduct the national audit. Further to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The exam season is well under way in Scotland, and I think the whole House will join me in wishing pupils in Livingston and across Scotland luck over the coming weeks, and in…28 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Licences: Economic GrowthThe Secretary of State rightly outlines how important the oil and gas sector is to Scotland, and to the workers and businesses that rely on it, but if we are to have a truly just…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementFor defence companies in Scotland, UK Export Finance plays a crucial role in financing sales to our allies around the world, including Ukraine. Will the Chancellor outline how the…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Welfare ReformMy constituents will welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment today to protecting with dignity those who cannot work because they are so severely disabled or because of…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI thank the right hon. Member for highlighting that, because I am proud of the money that I receive from unions. I am also proud of the fact that entrepreneurs and business people…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillWe have mentioned that, of course, and it is certainly the case. I would love to see more transparency from the Conservative party. It is right and proper that we reward the good…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillIt is a pleasure to speak on this vital Bill as it passes its remaining stages. I draw the House’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI will certainly come on to that, but one way is that the Bill will improve employment relations in workforces. In the past 14 years, we have seen strike after strike because of…12 Mar 2025