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HANSARDNHS DentistryThe dental services that my constituents use are the responsibility of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh. My comments will focus on the challenges that we face in Scotland in…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Motor Neurone DiseaseMotor neurone disease is an incredibly cruel and scary illness. It can strike anyone at any time. It can knock young and healthy people down in their prime. What makes this…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseNicola Sturgeon confirmed this week that she is pushing for a hard border between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. The SNP’s new economic policies would cost…20 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI very much welcome the speed at which the new Chancellor has acted. Can the Leader of the House confirm that the Chancellor and all members of the Government will continue to…17 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAt the weekend, Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, made clear that she detests Conservative voters, who make up one in four people across Scotland. Does the Leader…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. The Borderlands growth deal is a fantastic example of the UK Government delivering for local people, but transport officials are delaying and dragging their feet over the next…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI, too, want to reflect on the immense loss that we in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth have sustained with the passing of Her late Majesty the Queen. Like every other…09 Sept 2022HANSARDSanctions on Russia7. What recent assessment she has made of the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy.06 Sept 2022HANSARDSanctions on RussiaI know the sanctions have strong support across the House and in communities in the United Kingdom, but will the Government consider going further to ensure that additional pain…06 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I am a member of the Scottish Affairs Committee, which recently welcomed the increase in military capacity in Scotland, especially in the light of the Russian aggression. What…18 Jul 2022HANSARDFood PricesI visited a farm in my constituency in the Scottish Borders last week, alongside the National Farmers Union of Scotland. The cost of feed, fertiliser and many other essential…14 Jul 2022HANSARDFood Prices10. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to mitigate increases in food prices.14 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Torness power station provides excellent jobs in my constituency and low-carbon power across the UK. Have the UK Government made any progress in convincing the SNP Government…12 Jul 2022HANSARD North Street, Keighley: Green SpaceI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Yet again, he is demonstrating what a feisty campaigner he is for his constituents in Keighley and Ilkley.…11 Jul 2022HANSARDInfrastructure Investment2. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support infrastructure investment in Wales.06 Jul 2022HANSARDInfrastructure InvestmentIt is of the utmost importance that every part of these islands can enjoy investment from this United Kingdom Government. Can the Secretary of State update the House on what he…06 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. I very much support the Government’s work to level up all parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland and my constituency in the Scottish Borders. For the Scottish…22 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in Ukraine14. What steps her Department is taking to support people fleeing war in Ukraine.20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for People Fleeing War in UkraineMore than 70 Ukrainians have now found a place to call home in the safety of the Scottish Borders through the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. What support is being…20 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentThe Government will be aware of a recent opinion poll that shows that Trident enjoys 58% support among Scots, yet the SNP and Green Ministers in the Scottish Government wish to…13 Jun 2022