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HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthDoes my hon. Friend agree that awaiting a diagnosis, and that shattering diagnosis when it eventually comes, has a massive impact on not just the individual concerned but their…01 May 2025HANSARD Child Rape GangsI thank my hon. Friend for her responses. As has often been said in this Chamber, child sexual abuse happens across all sectors of society, to girls and to boys, and there is no…28 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsI thank the Minister for his answer to the earlier question. Events such as Tartan Day provide a vital opportunity for companies such as RSE in Cumbernauld to promote their…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved Governments9. What steps he is taking to strengthen co-operation with the devolved Governments.24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday and today, hundreds of young people in my constituency celebrated their final day at school, with the Scottish Qualifications Authority exam period starting tomorrow.…24 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ9. My constituent Billy spent months trying to see a GP to investigate his symptoms. It took four months of telephone appointments before he was finally seen in person and got…23 Apr 2025HANSARDCancer StrategiesMy constituent Stephen found out that he had prostate cancer almost by accident when he was treated for something else. Thankfully, it was diagnosed early and he is on his way to…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration TrustWill my hon. Friend recognise the work that the CRT is doing in my constituency? Adjacent to the leafy suburbs that surround Glasgow there are coalfields, and those are the areas…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Tackling Child Sexual AbuseI thank my hon. Friend for her statement, and I pay tribute to her for her considerable expertise in this field. The victim-survivors of childhood sexual abuse have spent far too…08 Apr 2025HANSARDEU Tariffs: United States and Northern Ireland EconomyThe complexity of trade relationships on the island of Ireland is a result of Brexit. Working north-south is as important as working east-west. Does the Secretary of State agree…08 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsThere has been a lot of comment in the debate about the impact on Members’ families. My hon. Friend is talking about her experiences of abuse in her role as an APPG chair. Does…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Last Monday, 24 March, another two journalists were killed in Gaza. More than 200 journalists have been killed there since 7 October 2023. In addition, last week saw the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Tumour Research have highlighted time and again that just 1% of national cancer research funding…14 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillThere is hardly a family in the UK who have not been touched by cancer in some way—this morning’s debate has shown how much we reflect the population—and the feeling of fear,…14 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseCumbernauld theatre is a long-standing and vital cultural cornerstone, but it now faces the possibility of closure following a cut to its funding by Creative Scotland. Its work…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillMy membership of Unison, and of the national executive of Unison prior to my election, is well documented. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes the hon. Member agree that it is an absolute failure of collective bargaining for the Scottish Government to have walked away from the commitments they made in a deal with…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThank you very much for your intervention. I have 20 years’ experience of working in a partnership arrangement, and staff-side trade unions have been the agreed and recognised…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillI am proud to speak in support of the Bill promoted by my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (John Grady) on the space industry. Like large parts of Scotland, my constituency…07 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) for allowing us to do what this House does at its best: speak as one and work together. International Women’s Day is…06 Mar 2025