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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am obliged to my hon. Friend—that is precisely why I joined the Labour party as a 16-year-old. Faced with terrible circumstances, some people will seek an assisted death. I find…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak to amendments 8, 13, 82, 83, 85 and 86, but first I turn to amendment 77, which would extend some of the provisions of the Bill to Scotland. My review of the Bills…13 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025Reform’s economic policies appear to have been cooked up after a heavy night at Moe’s bar in “The Simpsons”. In 18 years, the SNP has failed to invest in Glasgow’s transport…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Twelfth sitting)On assistance for first-time buyers, is the lifetime ISA not still in operation?20 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I apologise for not indicating properly.13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I rise simply to support the provision. The first point to note is that this sort of technology has always been critical for the electricity system, which is why we have plants…13 May 2025HANSARD Poverty: Glasgow North EastI agree. Local government has been emasculated by the Tory Governments in England and Wales and the SNP Government in Scotland. I must say that they are pretty non-discriminatory…06 May 2025HANSARD Poverty: Glasgow North EastIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North East (Maureen Burke), who is my neighbour, for securing this…06 May 2025HANSARD Poverty: Glasgow North EastOn failed Budgets, my constituents go to the shops with terror at the rising prices that followed the Budget of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that…06 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)rose—29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)I rise simply to add my support to this provision. There is an extensive requirement to develop the electricity generation industry in Scotland and England, and this will give…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. Is the hon. Member disagreeing with the evidence that we heard from Catherine Howard, one of the most…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)rose—29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that people are also very concerned about the anaemic economic growth in the United Kingdom over the past 14 years, as well as the housing and energy…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister, although he must feel awfully lonely as the Front-Bench Scotsman. As the Member for Rutherglen just on the other side of the Clyde from me, does he agree…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)I will make a couple of brief remarks as a resident Scottish MP. The Minister has referenced co-operation between the Scottish and UK Governments. That is to be welcomed; it…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. This clause and the other clauses in this chapter are good news for Scotland, because we in Scotland depend on projects…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Second sitting)Q It is great to have three very experienced councillors before the Committee. We have heard evidence today, including from two former special advisers to No. 10 under the last…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a quick final question. We need huge investment in infrastructure in the United Kingdom. The capital for that is international, so we need to attract international…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q So this Bill, which speeds up planning and consent for transmission and generation infrastructure, is really important for Scotland’s coastal communities. That must follow,…24 Apr 2025