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HANSARDRecent DisorderThe Roma have suffered centuries of prejudice and hate. Under the Nazis, they were subjected to concentration camps and genocide. Roma people have made their home in my…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRecent Disorder7. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on recent disorder in Northern Ireland.08 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The Family C official report, about the most depraved sexual abuse of children, identifies serious failures by Glasgow city council and other bodies. The report says that one…08 Jul 2026HANSARDOnline Safety: Children3. What steps she is taking to keep children safe online.01 Jul 2026HANSARDOnline Safety: ChildrenPeople across Glasgow East welcome the proposed ban on social media for under-16s. I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for AI and Online Safety for their excellent…01 Jul 2026HANSARDIsrael: E1 Zone ExpansionBusinesses trading with unlawful settlements can be under no illusion that the settlements are unlawful and that the majority of Members of this House view them as utterly morally…01 Jul 2026HANSARDSudanThe RSF have slaughtered children and used rape as a weapon of war. As we return to our constituencies, we should reflect on how we would act if this were happening in them—to our…25 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic StrengthThe long-term strength of the economy depends on long-term investment in the UK. UK growth companies still struggle for capital, while UK savers’ money flows to trackers, which…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic Strength17. What progress she has made on strengthening the economy since July 2024.23 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026I could not agree more with my hon. Friend. The number of volunteers speaks eloquently to the generosity of spirit in Glasgow, across Scotland and across our family of nations. We…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026Since I spoke, the police have explained more clearly some of the stuff that happened last night. Glasgow central mosque sits in the heart of my seat, and is somewhere that many…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for securing this debate. A wonderful servant of…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. Though I appreciate that the ban on trade with illegal settlements may be complicated, it is our moral duty to overcome those…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, which is great news for the cafés and restaurants in my constituency, of which there are many, and for the very many showmen and women…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastThe Finance Minister of Israel, Smotrich, has alleged that an arrest warrant has been issued for him. He has said that this alleged arrest warrant is “a declaration of war”, and…21 May 2026HANSARD High Speed 2 ResetThis shocking overspend is equivalent to more than £1,000 per household in the United Kingdom. Families in my constituency and across Britain work very hard to earn money to pay…19 May 2026HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. Our relationship with the people and countries of the Commonwealth is something to be cherished and developed. The…21 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth9. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.15 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthGood transport is essential for economic growth, be it ferries to our wonderful islands, or their links from the west coast of Scotland to our airport, but after almost 20 years…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeI welcome the Labour Government’s focus on knife crime. One courageous family in my constituency lost their beloved boy, Kory, who was stabbed to death by a 13-year-old boy.…14 Apr 2026