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HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026It is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for securing this debate on the forthcoming…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ2. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland—20 years of duty, courage and, for 23 of its soldiers, the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.…20 May 2026HANSARDBereaved Children: Government SupportI thank the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) for securing this debate. We all know that there is no good time to be bereaved, no convenient moment to lose a…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently attended an event at Oakwood primary school in my constituency, where pupils took part in workshops facilitated by the Children’s Parliament and Save the Children,…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Tuesday I was delighted to see the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport announce £8.14 million in funding for Scotland through the multi-sport grass- roots…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPride in Place Funding: Glasgow North East5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on Glasgow North East constituency.24 Nov 2025HANSARDPride in Place Funding: Glasgow North EastMy survey of Glasgow North East constituents shows that there is real excitement about the possibility of Pride in Place funding coming their way. From parks and shopfronts to…24 Nov 2025HANSARDScotch Whisky Industry7. What fiscal steps she is taking to help support the Scotch whisky industry.04 Nov 2025HANSARDScotch Whisky IndustryScotch whisky is one of Scotland’s greatest products, with high demand at home and across the globe, but many are worried about the challenges facing the industry. The Scotch…04 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy PricesIt is estimated that more than 70,000 households in Glasgow live in fuel poverty. The UK Government’s extension to the warm home discount will mean that many of those families…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandI welcome this debate and thank the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for securing it. I am acutely aware that this debate is not just an…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandI do recognise the achievements of the Labour Government. [ Interruption. ] Can I carry on, please? When the SNP Government took power in 2007, they promised to eradicate child…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandI will carry on, if the hon. Member does not mind, as I have nearly finished. As I said at the start, the success of devolution can be judged on two tests. The first is about its…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Ada Lovelace DayWill my hon. Friend join me in recognising the essential work of student-led groups such as the Women+ in Engineering group at the University of Strathclyde in my constituency?…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThis Bill will make work fairer for thousands in my constituency. However, my constituents are worried that Conservative Members seek to water down this legislation. Can the…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Male Chick CullingI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this animal cruelty to the attention of the House. Considering the advances that have been made in determining the sex of chicks before they…11 Sept 2025HANSARDFuture of Terrestrial TelevisionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I would like to thank the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) for the…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved FamiliesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for securing this timely and…03 Sept 2025HANSARDAdults at risk due to gambling addictionI rise to present this petition on behalf of the family of Marc Spalding. Like too many families, their lives have been devastated as a consequence of the harm caused by gambling…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina Murray) for securing this important…16 Jul 2025