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HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week I was honoured to welcome the families of those who had been onboard the Lisbon Maru, a freighter that was sunk in 1942, claiming the lives of more than 800 allied…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis year is the 500th anniversary of the battle of Linlithgow bridge, a pivotal moment in Scottish history, and part of a power struggle for the regency of King James V. To mark…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Timms Review: Interim ReportI thank the Minister for his update and his collaborative approach to the co-production process, as well as the time he spent with me and colleagues earlier in the year to discuss…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) not just on the power of her words, but on her extensive work, day in, day out, on this issue.…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn March, I met the Women’s Health Minister, Baroness Merron, to discuss how women’s voices must be central to policymaking and clinical care. I was glad to see that clearly…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026My hon. Friend makes an excellent point: Glasgow has always been known as a friendly city. Does he agree that volunteers play a fantastic role in welcoming visitors to the city…10 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Thursday I will chair the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis’s first evidence session of our inquiry into endometriosis in the workplace. We will look at the…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsI thank the Minister and my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for recognising the important role that hauliers and freight play in our national and local economies. The steps…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend, West Lothian Danceworld, founded and led by Hazel Saunders Dunn, celebrated its 40th birthday with shows at the prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Over the years,…21 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 May.20 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsMay I share the condolences expressed by the Prime Minister? As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Iran war, people have struggled with the cost of living. In my…20 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI have chosen to speak in this debate on backing British business because when it comes to resilience and innovation, my constituency punches above its weight. Like many in the…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthWe have just heard mention of the very ambitious Government plan for investment in national infrastructure. Does my hon. Friend agree that we must consider the safety of workers…18 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe British Standards Institution has supported safety, industrial harmony and best practice in the workplace for 125 years this year. I have seen at first hand the extensive work…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI thank the Minister for the changes, which are a welcome vote of confidence in UK business and industry. I welcome the rapid review of existing requirements that we know can slow…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Community-owned Assets: Government SupportMy right hon. Friend is painting a beautifully evocative picture of the UPP, and it takes me straight to my favourite film, “Cinema Paradiso”. Does she agree that communities…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. My constituency has always been a hotbed of musical talent and creativity. The newly approved Bathgate Music Hub will be an excellent addition to community-run venues that…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month I attended a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the reopening of Bathgate railway station in 1986, as part of efforts to regenerate the local economy. More…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis, I thank the ministerial team and my honourable Friend in the other place, Baroness Merron, for the focus that they…16 Apr 2026HANSARDPride in Place: Regeneration5. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues through the Pride in Place programme to support regeneration in Scotland.15 Apr 2026