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HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI completely agree with my hon. Friend. That is certainly the experience we have had in Motherwell in my constituency, where a questionable buyer for Dalzell has caused many…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI appreciate my hon. Friend’s enthusiasm for the publication of the defence investment plan, but I do not think it is within the scope of this Bill and it is definitely above my…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWhen it comes to Dalzell, the SNP Government have not been helpful. They previously stepped in when the steelworks went into administration, and then they sold it to the current…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWould the shadow Minister consider that putting a limit on this, when the financial support would only be provided in an emergency, when absolutely necessary, might be unwise and…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillIf we brought the Government to Parliament every time we wanted them to intervene when there was an emergency, we would not be able to react effectively, so I do not accept that…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillThis legislation is designed for extraordinary situations, so we are going to have to agree to disagree on that point. Motherwell remains the home of steel in Scotland. While the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillIt is an absolute pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher). What a passionate speech—I hope I can do half as well as…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI share the vision of my hon. Friend, and that is exactly what I for Dalzell in Motherwell. At the moment we have staff who are worried each month about whether they are going to…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his very helpful intervention. For the reasons I have set out, we are getting to the point where we are losing experienced staff and equipment is in…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillThe Minister knows the sacrifices that have been made by my constituents at Dalzell plate mill in Motherwell. Will he confirm that this plate mill remains at the heart of the UK…21 May 2026HANSARDChild Poverty1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle child poverty in Scotland.15 Apr 2026HANSARDChild PovertyDoes the Secretary of State agree that the Scottish National party has failed Scotland’s children over the past two decades, leaving thousands in poverty, including one in four in…15 Apr 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyI declare an interest as a very proud member of Community. I warmly welcome the announcement of this much-needed steel strategy, which promises to deliver across Britain. Dalzell…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBBC LeadershipMany have expressed their annoyance at the BBC in recent days for being too woke, too Tory or too liberal—or, in my case, for allowing the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage)…11 Nov 2025HANSARDPride in Place Programme: Regeneration12. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support regeneration in Scotland through the pride in place programme.22 Oct 2025HANSARDPride in Place Programme: RegenerationSince the election last year when Labour came to power, our constituents in Scotland have seen their friends in England and Wales see real improvements in their communities and…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Middle EastAs the hon. Member for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed) touched on, the situation in Gaza is all the more infuriating when we hear that the UN has three months-worth of food…21 Jul 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI warmly welcome this ambitious and exciting industrial strategy from my right hon. Friend. Aligning vocational and technical training to the skills our industries need is plain…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI welcome the Minister’s statement, as will nearly a quarter of a million people across Scotland who will benefit from this £150 warm home discount for the first time. We always…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI welcome the decision today, and I am delighted to hear the announcement from the Minister. Let us be crystal clear: this is a direct result of the progress that this Labour…09 Jun 2025