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HANSARDJob CreationI have repeatedly asked the Government to publish their assessment of Scotland’s nuclear potential, without success. Perhaps the Minister can help me in the meantime. What does…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxMy goodness, how do you follow that? I thank our friend the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for that wonderful tribute to her sister. I am grateful to speak in this…11 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe Government have pledged major investment in Scotland, which I welcome, but too many Scottish high streets are still being hollowed out by Labour’s job tax hikes while illegal…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. It is good to hear that cross-Government working under the Scotland Act is creating this statutory instrument to increase…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsIt is good to hear the Government’s intention to reduce energy prices. The hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. In…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsIt is good to hear the Government’s intention to reduce energy prices. The hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. In…09 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthIn 1603, Britain saw the Union of the Crowns. That moment began a journey that would lead to the Acts of Union and the growth of not only our modern democracy but the most…18 May 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI beg to move, That this House has considered the housing needs of young people. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. Everyone has the right to a safe,…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to continue to highlight the importance of local railways—an issue that has already been raised by the hon. Member for Bathgate and Linlithgow (Kirsteen Sullivan). This…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI absolutely agree, and I would add that the Scottish Liberal Democrats are also contributing to the push for additional affordable housing in Scotland. The ONS also found that a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI thank everyone who has taken part in the debate today. They all realise how important it is for young people to have a stable home, whether they come from a looked-after…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformMy hon. Friend is making some important points. Just yesterday, I highlighted the Scottish Government’s decision to buy Chinese buses, which come with a serious security risk. It…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe SNP is willing to support the Chinese economy by buying buses from China that raise serious security concerns, but when it comes to supporting defence jobs at the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasDoes the hon. Lady agree that UK production in the North sea can never put us in a position like Norway, because Margaret Thatcher gave away our oil industry to private companies…24 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe development of the nuclear site at Wylfa in Wales is set to bring thousands of jobs and revitalise the local community. A similar site near my constituency would play an…19 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pensions Recovery Plan11. What estimate he has made of the cost of the civil service pensions recovery plan.05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pensions Recovery PlanOn 23 February, the Cabinet Office confirmed that hardship loans would not be available to dependants or surviving spouses of civil service pension scheme members. That left one…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy Security and Net Zero: ScotlandI beg to move, That this House has considered Scotland’s contribution to energy security and net zero. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq, and a privilege to…04 Mar 2026