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HANSARDBarnett Formula: NHS Funding3. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the impact of the Barnett formula on funding for the NHS in Scotland.23 Apr 2025HANSARDBarnett Formula: NHS FundingThere has been a noticeable increase in the number of people contacting my office about accessing GP services, and about long waiting times for hospital appointments and…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Trail HuntingThe Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says that out of control hounds on trail hunts have harmed people, pets and themselves in residential areas. Does my…01 Apr 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI agree with my hon. Friend. To further close loopholes that allow foreign interference, the Committee on Standards in Public Life added that the Government “should legislate to…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI fully agree with the statement the hon. Member has just made. The Electoral Commission, the independent regulator for the rules, has said that, at present, donations can be made…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI absolutely agree that we need to see change; my right hon. Friend makes the point very well. More recently, as people will be aware, Elon Musk proposed to donate a large sum to…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI thank the hon. Member for his contribution, and I agree with his point. At the time of the Elections Act 2022, the House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 707189 relating to the rules for political donations. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I begin…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsIt has been an honour to open and close this debate. Democracy should not be distorted by money from unclear and illegal sources. Foreign donations can lead to foreign…31 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ12. In my constituency of North Ayrshire and Arran, the SNP ferry fiasco is having a devastating social and economic impact on Ardrossan and the Isle of Arran. As well as a…26 Mar 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates2. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.20 Mar 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesAs a former chair of North Ayrshire Women’s Aid, I know how low the prosecution rates are in cases of violence against women and girls, and how they can discourage people from…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glenrothes and Mid Fife (Richard Baker) for securing this debate on this very…18 Mar 2025HANSARDYoung Carers: Educational OpportunitiesIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) for securing this important debate. Yesterday, I had the…13 Mar 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeIt is a great privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) for securing this…24 Feb 2025HANSARDAnimal TestingI am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on phasing out animal experiments in medical research, where Members from all parties can work together to push for scientific…12 Feb 2025HANSARDAnimal Testing5. What steps he is taking with scientists to phase out animal testing.12 Feb 2025HANSARD Maternal Mental HealthDoes my hon. Friend agree that stigma around mental health, particularly maternal mental health, can be used by abusers as a barrier to women getting help? Domestic violence…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn my constituency, the Isle of Arran has been connected to the mainland through harbours at Brodick and Ardrossan for 190 years. I have mentioned before the Save Ardrossan…30 Jan 2025HANSARDFamily Visas: Income RequirementI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention; much of what he has raised is in my opening speech. Since the petition was launched, and following the general election last…20 Jan 2025