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HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI welcome the Bill for what it seeks to put into law, but also for what it signals about the approach of the Government, and hopefully this House, to national and international…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for securing this important debate. The…10 Sept 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (Ms Minns) for securing the debate and highlighting the role of the RAF…17 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsI agree that although we need robust regulation, we need to ensure that it is supportive of credit unions, particularly at a time when many communities need them more than ever…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina Murray) for securing the debate and for…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the accessibility of banking services for disabled people and those with additional support needs? That would follow…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. What steps is the Home Office taking to ensure that Palestinian students awarded scholarships to UK universities can obtain visas and travel to the UK to take up their places?07 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementI agree. We need to make sure that there is a Palestine to first be recognised and then be part of that two-state solution. In May 2025, Israeli Ministers approved 22 new illegal…02 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementI beg to move, That this House has considered the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. The Palestinian…02 Jul 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025: ScotlandIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for securing this important debate and…02 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Figures from British Transport police show a staggering 47% rise in violence and serious public order offences against rail staff between 2021 and 2024. This epidemic of…02 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementIt is important to note that the International Court of Justice has indeed given the advisory opinion that Israel’s continued presence in Palestinian territory is unlawful. I hope…02 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementI certainly think that the Government should look at that. There is obviously a process to go through in terms of proscribing, but it is something that should be looked at. With…02 Jul 2025HANSARD BBC World Service FundingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Jeremy. In recent years, we have seen a rise in disinformation, with malign actors seeking to sow division and distrust within…26 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) on securing this important debate…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthPicking up from what the hon. Member for North Cornwall (Ben Maguire) said about delays in the process of payments to those dismissed from the armed forces, that experience of…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently met the British Transport police, whose Scottish headquarters are in my constituency, to discuss their text service for confidential reporting of non-emergency…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryI commend my hon. Friend the Member for West Ham and Beckton (James Asser) for securing this debate. The covid-19 pandemic had a global reach, yet the impact was not felt equally.…12 Jun 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Glasgow City Region2. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on priorities for the National Wealth Fund’s strategic partnership with the Glasgow city region.04 Jun 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Glasgow City RegionDoes the Minister agree that in recent years, we have witnessed the benefits of further devolving power to cities and city regions, which have created tailored policies to better…04 Jun 2025