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HANSARDAfghanistanI ran an aid agency when the Taliban came to power in 2021 and vividly recall trying to get the then Government to help with the evacuation of brave Afghan colleagues, aid workers…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy hon. Friend just talked about the importance of the space sector to so many of us and, indeed, to the whole of the UK. Will he join me in welcoming this Labour UK Government’s…04 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the space sector gives our country—and indeed to the world—a sense of possibility and innovation? He talks about the four words in the Bill—Buzz…04 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillThroughout this process, I have focused primarily on the impact of these changes on people with severe disabilities who are unable to work. Originally, the Bill would have made…01 Jul 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI thank my hon. Friend for her important point. I agree completely, and I will say some more about it shortly. There are a few who argue that war memorials, and our ceremonies and…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI thank all the Members who contributed to this debate. The unified tone feels entirely in keeping with the fact that this is Armed Forces Week and with the message that we want…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI thank the hon. Member for his important remarks, and I am really sorry to hear about that theft. It is completely unacceptable, and I agree completely that education has a…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI thank my hon. Friend for her important remarks. There is also a peace part of the memorial in Kirkcaldy, which is an important way to integrate those values into the overall…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I pay tribute to the Foreign Secretary and his team for all their diplomatic efforts on de-escalation in the middle east. With the rules-based order under enormous strain,…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of war memorials. It is a pleasure to lead my first Westminster Hall debate under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I thank…24 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI really warmly welcome the modern industrial strategy, particularly all that it has to offer for Scotland. I also welcome the Business Secretary’s personal enthusiasm and energy…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for his continued clarity that the UK has not been involved in this military action in the middle east. I also thank him and his team for all their…23 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The work of Fife college is essential in equipping thousands of my constituents with skills for success. Does the Minister share my deep concern at the real-terms cuts that…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am almost in my 13th hour of trying to speak on this topic, so I hope Members will understand that I am not going to take any interventions. I rise to speak in support of new…13 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Wales2. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increased defence spending on Wales.11 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: WalesI was glad that the Government’s strategic defence review was launched in Scotland last week, where increased defence spending will create new jobs and fuel economic growth,…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025After almost 20 years of an SNP Government in Scotland, we have 43,000 Fifers on an NHS waiting list and a growing gap in educational achievement between kids from the richest and…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Government are right to sanction these Israeli Ministers whose encouragement of mass atrocity crimes is an outrage. Further, such action must follow quickly. Also an outrage…10 Jun 2025