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HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026I could not agree with my hon. Friend more. In fact, one of my bugbears over the years has been that it is far too easy for cash-strapped local authorities to cut back on sport…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026That is really good news, and I very much hope that my hon. Friend will relay that kind of activity to the Scottish Government and encourage them to do more for young women and…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsDoes the Chief Secretary to the Treasury agree that it is right that we did not rush into the Iran war and that our Government’s plans and actions to support households are…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Minister for his statement. According to the United Nations, the number of violent incidents in the west bank caused by illegal settlers increased to a record level…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 26 February I raised with the Leader of the House my fears that the unreliability of the postal service might affect constituents in Glasgow West who wish to vote by post in…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent recently applied to renew his passport. As requested, he returned his old passport to His Majesty’s Passport Office. He then received two consecutive messages…16 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn January, 15-year-old Jordan Kerr went to the aid of a person who had collapsed on the platform at Drumchapel train station. Jordan administered CPR—cardiopulmonary…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Like others, I was not aware of this condition until I was contacted by my constituent Jo, who has bravely shared…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement. It was reassuring to hear her say that we will not be outsourcing our foreign policy—something I think we should all agree with.…17 Mar 2026HANSARD World Book DayIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) for securing the debate, and for her excellent…05 Mar 2026HANSARD World Book DayI draw the hon. Member’s attention to a scheme that has been running in Scotland since about 2000. It used to be called “Bookstart” and is now called “Bookbug”. New-born babies…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy Security and Net Zero: ScotlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for securing the debate. I intervene in my capacity as Chair of the Scottish Affairs…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend is well aware of the ongoing issues with Royal Mail and the concerns of many Members and constituents about the delayed delivery of hospital appointment…26 Feb 2026HANSARDChristian Communities in Palestine7. What steps the Church is taking to support Palestinians living in Gaza and the west bank.26 Feb 2026HANSARDChristian Communities in PalestineThe Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, recently said of Palestine: “Peace and reconciliation are beautiful concepts, but they risk remaining mere slogans if they…26 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorAny support for Scottish hospitality businesses is welcome; however, the recent Scottish Budget simply tinkers around the edges, with many businesses still in line for a 400% tax…25 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. Instruments such as this draft order alter Scotland’s devolution settlement and require inter-governmental…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeI thank the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his statement. Could he tell the House how the Prime Minister is considering strengthening the role of the Ethics and…09 Feb 2026HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationBy its very nature, FGM is a hidden tragedy for many women and girls, and it is important that prosecution rates are increased. One way to do that would be to emphasise and…05 Feb 2026HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation2. What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for female genital mutilation.05 Feb 2026