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HANSARD Women’s HealthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) on securing this vital debate. In the time…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month, along with approximately 20 local employers, I attended Cumbernauld academy’s world of work event, where I was able to engage with more than 100 13-year-olds about the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanOne of my earliest memories is being in a hospital room as my grandfather was dying of cancer. Ten days ago, I was in the same hospital as my father died with the same cancer—50…04 Feb 2025HANSARDPeople with Disabilities and Long-term Health Conditions: Work Support8. What steps she is taking to support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into work.03 Feb 2025HANSARDPeople with Disabilities and Long-term Health Conditions: Work SupportI draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; prior to my election, I represented disabled members on the national executive of Unison. There are…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn the Hillhead, Waterside, Harestanes and, in particular, Twechar parts of my constituency, the issue of buses—or, more accurately, the lack of them—is continually being raised…23 Jan 2025HANSARDAerospace Sector2. What progress his Department has made on securing the future of Spirit AeroSystems in Northern Ireland.15 Jan 2025HANSARDAerospace SectorWhile the contract with Airbus is welcome, there is concern about the split of the Spirit plant in Belfast. Can the Secretary of State reassure me that wider defence and aerospace…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI will continue, if that is okay; I do not need the time. I am good, thank you. Everything I had written down has gone. I have been struck by the power of words in this Chamber.…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI am honoured to participate in this debate and to follow such esteemed colleagues from all sides of the House. Violence takes many forms, not just physical or sexual, but…09 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. My constituents in the east of Kirkintilloch are experiencing a housing emergency. There are not enough houses for families or for those fleeing domestic abuse, and what…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseToday, 5 December, is International Volunteer Day. In the interests of time, I will not list all the voluntary organisations, volunteer groups and roles in my constituency, but…05 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement Reform5. What steps he is taking to reform public procurement.05 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement ReformSmall businesses are a crucial part of the economy in Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch. There are huge opportunities to help them further, and one way of doing that is to work across…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseCumbernauld airport in my constituency has been in the application process for vital instrument approach procedure for over 10 years. It has been subject to many delays by the…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that Iran’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine is a direct threat to Europe’s security, and can he outline what steps he is taking to respond?26 Nov 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and to the work that I did prior to prior to entering this place. It is difficult enough…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Services: Mansion House SpeechAs a long-term member of the NHS Scotland credit union, I know the importance of having community and workplace-based savings and lending provision, which is much more accessible…18 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Lord Darzi’s independent report pronounced that the NHS in England was in a critical condition. By commissioning the report and through the announcements in last week’s Budget,…05 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 30 October.30 Oct 2024