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HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperIn Scotland, we are very proud that Jennie Lee, the architect of the Open University, came from Lochgelly, which is in my constituency. The hon. Gentleman rightly touched on the…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDScotland Defence Growth DealYesterday, the Secretary of State for Defence set out at the GMB conference how this Government’s investment in defence is delivering for British workers. Can my right hon. Friend…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScotland Defence Growth Deal9. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Scotland defence growth deal on Scotland.10 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsThe attacks by Hezbollah must cease, but the wholly disproportionate response in Lebanon by the Israeli military is bringing untold suffering to those least able to bear the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessEarlier this month I joined the workers, apprentices and management at the Methil yard in my constituency, where they christened the Seahorse barge. At 85 metres long, 25 metres…20 May 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingWill my hon. Friend assure me that this Government’s increased investment in our armed forces and the defence investment plan will offer huge opportunities for the defence sector…15 Apr 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentLater today I am meeting Inclusion International, which supports people with learning disabilities throughout the world. The focus on women and girls that my right hon. Friend…19 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Exmouth and Exeter East (David Reed) on securing this vital debate. I want to make…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceMy hon. Friend is completely correct, and as always makes the point eloquently. It is vital that Royal Mail management listen to her and CWU. The hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement. This is exactly the kind of initiative to tackle youth unemployment that employers in Glenrothes in my constituency asked…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing last week’s welcome announcement of defence investment in Scotland, will the Minister provide an update on the plan to take forward Programme Euston at Faslane? Does he…16 Mar 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceI am pleased to hear about the Minister’s positive dialogue with Scottish Ministers ahead of the vital elections in May. On the collective responsibility of political parties to…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe brutality of the Iranian regime is unquestionable, but does the Prime Minister agree with many of our constituents still in the region, who will be deeply concerned at the…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillThat is an important point. In Scotland, education did not happen to the extent that it should have, and the Institute for Public Policy Research has made some recommendations. I…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillThe hon. Lady is making an important point about the accessibility of elections for disabled candidates and voters. Disability charities have made the point that there is some way…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy Profits Levy: Gas SectorI associate myself with the remarks about Jeane Freeman. Does my right hon. Friend agree that while oil and gas will play a vital role in the UK for decades to come, we have great…25 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanIt was a privilege to serve with Jim Wallace in Holyrood, and I associate myself with the tributes to him. We have had trade deals with Europe, China and India worth hundreds of…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSafeguarding11. What steps the Church of England is taking to establish an independent safeguarding system.15 Jan 2026HANSARDSafeguardingI thank my hon. Friend for that update. Does she agree that there should be no further delay in the Church adopting a fully independent model for safeguarding and that it is vital…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsThe brilliant, transformative Labour Government of 1945 accepted and endorsed the idea of investing in the construction of new towns as a way of providing much improved living…15 Jan 2026