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HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe Prime Minister rightly called for the removal of peerages from disgraced peers, so could the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister tell the House when we might expect further…16 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and the clarification that participation in the scheme will not be compulsory to access public services. Will he say a little more about…10 Mar 2026HANSARDUnemployment: ScotlandLast year, the SNP Government in Holyrood funded nearly 9,000 fewer apprenticeships than colleges and industry asked for, robbing thousands of Scots of opportunities and starving…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and her commitment to growth in all parts of the United Kingdom. Could she set out in a little more detail what Barnett consequentials…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address MotionToo often when women in particular raise concerns or sound the alarm about concerning behaviour, their concerns are dismissed or go unheard. Can the Minister set out what further…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Saturday evening, I joined more than 500 members of the local community at Paisley town hall for a spectacular evening of Gaelic music, song and celebration as we celebrated 10…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeCould my hon. Friend confirm the actions that the Government have taken to ensure that direct ministerial appointments, including political appointments, must pass the appropriate…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVeterinary Surgeons Act 19667. What steps she is taking to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.05 Feb 2026HANSARDVeterinary Surgeons Act 1966The BBC “Panorama” programme that aired on 12 January reported that some vets employed by the big six veterinary conglomerates felt pressured into upselling treatments and…05 Feb 2026HANSARDGrooming GangsThe Government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls sets out measures to tackle grooming gangs and support victims of sexual abuse. What steps is my right hon.…05 Feb 2026HANSARD SudanI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and for shining a light on the horrendous suffering of women and girls in Sudan. Does she agree that rape should never be used as…05 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4 February.04 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsUp and down the country, this Government are restoring pride in place by investing in our high streets—the beating heart of our communities—yet in Paisley and Renfrewshire South,…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonHe is in Westminster Hall.04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI thank the hon. Member for giving way, because I would not want any Member of this House to inadvertently besmirch any other Member through misleading information. I served on…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelsonindicated dissent.04 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes were utterly abhorrent, and our thoughts should always be with the women and girls whose lives were…02 Feb 2026HANSARDUkraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied TerritoriesI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for his very kind words. I am pleased that he has touched upon the issue of the stolen children, because there are still many thousands…29 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK shared prosperity fund currently supports about 20% of Renfrewshire council’s employability budget. Given that that funding is due to come to an end, can my right hon.…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Animal Rescue CentresIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for…26 Jan 2026