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HANSARDCross-border NHS Provision: Waiting TimesI have a lady constituent who suffers from a rare and dangerous condition called subglottic stenosis. Only one clinic has the expertise to treat the condition, and it is in…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCross-border NHS Provision: Waiting Times10. Whether he has had recent discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on waiting times for cross-border NHS provision.06 Mar 2024HANSARD Farming in Wales and the UKOn support for farmers, yesterday I was speaking to a former president of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, a Mr Finlay Munro, a farmer in my constituency. He made the point,…05 Mar 2024HANSARD Farming in Wales and the UKI was tempted to intervene because of the mention of farmers across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. It is of interest that there are no Scottish National party…05 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe advent of the Cromarty Firth green freeport is most welcome. What discussions has the Prime Minister had with the Scottish Government, who will be responsible for ensuring…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Digital ExclusionMany of my constituents cannot work the system. They do not know how to or they give up, which means they miss out on vital NHS appointments and so on. Does the hon. Member agree…28 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsEvery single winter, the village of Altnaharra in Sutherland is the coldest community in the whole of the United Kingdom. Some parts of the United Kingdom are colder than…27 Feb 2024HANSARDCharity Lotteries: Annual Sales Limits16. If she will take steps to remove annual sales limits on charity lotteries.22 Feb 2024HANSARDCharity Lotteries: Annual Sales LimitsClearly, in my vast and far-flung constituency, it is difficult for charities to raise money, as Members can imagine. To date, some £432,000 in community grants has been awarded…22 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaHas the hon. Gentleman, like me, been struck—I am sure he has—by the extraordinary number of decent ordinary constituents, who normally would not get in touch with their MP,…21 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry Skills GapI want to put on record my thanks to the hon. Member for Mid Norfolk (George Freeman) for having taken the Sutherland spaceport to where it is. It is now well under way. Does the…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, from across the Chamber, we heard unanimous expressions of deep disquiet at the prospect of a foreign state—and not a particularly friendly one—gaining control of The…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. His Majesty the King is well known and much loved in my constituency, and on behalf of my constituents I wish him a full recovery. Do the Government agree that the…08 Feb 2024HANSARDDisabled People: Energy Bills SupportMy constituent Mr Peter Bodek has a severe lung condition which necessitates the use of oxygen. There is mould in his house, and it is getting on to his clothes. He can only…07 Feb 2024HANSARDDisabled People: Energy Bills Support8. If she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of Government support for energy bills on disabled people.07 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a very good point that rings true in my constituency, too. Of course, the problem is made more difficult still because of the other costs faced by…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationAs the Members behind me know, I was married in County Armagh at the very height of the troubles, and I heard the explosions and saw the huge bomb damage. Tragically, my wife’s…31 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI thank the hon. Member for his generous remarks. Whether it is cricket, football or whatever, getting people to watch sport in the way that is being advocated so strongly means…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillWill the hon. Member give way?30 Jan 2024HANSARDGaza14. What diplomatic steps he is taking to help end the conflict in Israel and Gaza.30 Jan 2024