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HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and all colleagues throughout the House a very restful recess. Can the Leader of the House give us an update on the progress of addressing the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsMy constituent and Scottish football superfan Craig Ferguson has just returned home after walking for 108 days across 3,000 miles in the United States to raise funds for Scottish…15 Jul 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionI thank my hon. Friend and the Select Committee for their report. Can she say a little more about the role of the Scottish Government in this area, and whether the Select…06 Jul 2026HANSARDWomen in Tech Taskforce6. What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the women in tech taskforce on levels of diversity in the technology sector.01 Jul 2026HANSARDWomen in Tech TaskforceEvidence suggests that AI tools used in recruitment often favour male names almost five times more than female names, and AI models built to prevent liver disease are twice as…01 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Barnett formula, introduced in 1978, is often misunderstood, but it has delivered hugely for the constituents of Paisley and Renfrewshire South. In fact, since this Government…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFor years, my constituent Donna Louise Armstrong has worked tirelessly to serve the veteran community locally and nationally, both as our area co-ordinator for Poppyscotland and…25 Jun 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Does he agree that the Government need to work with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to drive forward the final…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Grooming Gangs: Independent InquiryVictims and survivors absolutely must be at the heart of this inquiry. How are they being put at the centre of this work in practice, are they being provided with access to…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHealth and social care partnerships across Scotland face a funding gap of half a billion pounds in their budgets this year alone. That is the result of years of under-investment…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Regional Innovation and GrowthI thank my hon. Friend and the Select Committee for their report. Can she say a little more about the role of the Scottish Government in this area, and whether the Select…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire South6. What steps he is taking to support economic growth in Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency.10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire SouthA very happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. Last week we heard the very disappointing news that the principal investor in the Paisley Centre redevelopment project in my constituency…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough. It is a pleasure to serve…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI thank my hon. Friend for his kind words. Sir David is not just an incredible broadcaster with a passion for nature; he is an architect who shaped the landscape of British…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) on securing this important and timely…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI absolutely agree. Despite the sheer scale of his global contribution, there is currently no permanent national monument dedicated to Sir David in the United Kingdom’s civic…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentThat is a lovely idea. In more recent years, Sir David’s voice shifted from one of wonder to fierce advocacy. He transitioned from our guide through the natural world to its…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. If there is to be a monument, it should be by a British sculptor. We are filled with pride in Sir David every day. He took his message even…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentI thank the hon. Member for those words. A living monument is a fantastic idea and Sir David certainly deserves our recognition and thanks. He has taught us that humanity’s…09 Jun 2026