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HANSARDAnimal Experiments: Medical ResearchThe use of animals in research raises serious questions about animal welfare, particularly in procedures that cause pain, distress or even death. Does my hon. Friend agree that…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA well-established local business and employer in my constituency is facing an ongoing and costly administrative issue with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. It has been trying…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryMy right hon. Friend is speaking about children. Does he agree that the covid pandemic really affected children who were going through school? All of a sudden, they could not see…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryWill the right hon. Member give way?12 Jun 2025HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeWill the hon. Member give way?11 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI rise to speak in this important debate as we address the challenge of modernising fuel sources and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. I declare my interest as chair of the…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome the Minister’s statement to the House and the steps the UK Government are taking thus far. The humanitarian assistance must not be obstructed, politicised or treated as…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. While I welcome this fantastic announcement, Scotland will unfortunately not benefit due to the SNP’s ideological block on nuclear power, blocking…10 Jun 2025HANSARDChinese Embassy DevelopmentGiven the serious concerns about national security, can the Minister confirm that his Department has consulted on this issue with UK and allied intelligent agencies, including…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryLast Friday, I visited Kilmarnock football club to witness the signing of the armed forces covenant next to its award-winning memorial garden. It was both a pleasure and an honour…06 May 2025HANSARDGlobal DeforestationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers, and to speak in this debate. I put on the record that I am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the wood…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateI thank the Defence Secretary for his statement. It is clear that Russia’s aggression undermines our security right here at home in the UK. Does he agree that the outcome of this…22 Apr 2025HANSARDPrevention of Drug DeathsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison, and I thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this important debate. I associate myself…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Hughes Report: First AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss, and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for securing this important debate. The Hughes report makes for grim…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Hughes Report: First AnniversarySorry, I must go on—other people want to speak. I know that the Labour Government want to do the right thing. It is in our Labour values to right wrongs and injustices such as…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on those points. While some argue that vapes may be less harmful than smoking tobacco products, our new generation should not be encouraged…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Resettlement of Ukrainians: CoatbridgeI congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing to the House this important debate on the resettlement of Ukrainians. Does he agree that not only local authorities and businesses across…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillFor me, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark opportunity to improve health outcomes for people in my constituency of Kilmarnock and Loudoun, as well as people across the whole…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDisruption at HeathrowI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and associate myself with the comments of gratitude towards the firefighters and airport staff who responded to the incident. Will…24 Mar 2025HANSARDService Accommodation1. What steps he is taking to improve housing for military personnel and their families.24 Mar 2025