Member of Parliament
Pat McFadden
Member since
05 May 2005
Bills sponsored
7
Speeches (30d)
32
Speeches (all)
1,107
Written questions
2
Last spoke
27 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,107)
HANSARDYouth UnemploymentYes, of course. I want to work with the Scotland Office, the Scottish Government and anyone who can make an impact. I visited the Bellshill jobcentre in central Scotland just…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentWe do not propose restricting the hiring bonus by sector, though my hon. Friend will have heard me list in my statement the areas covered by the new apprenticeship units—areas…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth EmploymentAt the Budget, the Chancellor committed more than £1.5 billion to back young people through the youth guarantee and changes to the growth and skills levy. Today we are going even…16 Mar 2026HANSARDUnemploymentHeadline unemployment is below its average rate under the previous Government, and inactivity is falling as more people actively seek work. Some 381,000 more people have moved…09 Mar 2026HANSARDUnemploymentThe hon. Member will be aware of the national insurance tax break under which no employer national insurance contributions are payable for workers under 21, unless they earn more…09 Mar 2026
Bills sponsored (7)
BILLHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026Royal Assent18 Mar 2026EnactedBILLUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026Royal Assent18 Mar 2026EnactedBILLChurch of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) ActRoyal Assent03 Apr 2025EnactedBILLLords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025Royal Assent16 Jan 2025EnactedBILLIndustry and Exports (Financial Support) ActRoyal Assent21 May 2009EnactedBILLEmployment Act 2008Royal Assent