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HANSARDBrain Tumour Survival RatesI thank the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Dame Siobhain McDonagh) and my hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard) for securing this important debate. I am here…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyI agree with the hon. Member. We need to investigate the circumstances fully and, if it proves necessary, reconsider any decisions that have been taken. Russian interference is a…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 11 September last year, I stood in this House to request time for a debate on the Nolan principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentThe recent events we have seen unfold in Gaza have been horrific. They are without doubt some of the worst atrocities to have taken place in modern times, carried out by Israel…05 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillIt seems that with increasing frequency I stand in this place welcoming Labour U-turns, and today I welcome yet another. The decision to lift the two-child cap is clearly the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI apologise. Removing the two-child cap is a vital step, and I hope that the Government choose to listen to more Liberal Democrat proposals.03 Feb 2026HANSARDDigital Identity SchemeI welcome the Government’s U-turn on digital identity cards, but they must go further. We are now looking at a largely redundant system that is expected to cost nearly £2 billion.…22 Jan 2026HANSARDDigital Identity Scheme4. What recent steps he has taken to establish a digital identity system.22 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. The SI updates UK social security law to reflect changes made by the Scottish Government to carer benefits, and…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Holocaust Memorial BillSince the horrific attacks of 7 October 2023, we have seen a sharp and sustained increase in antisemitic abuse in Britain. Last year, a report commissioned by the Board of…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Covid-19: Financial SupportI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stratford-on-Avon (Manuela Perteghella) for securing this important debate. The covid-19 pandemic was undoubtedly one of the most impactful…15 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthI congratulate the Government on the successful seventh round of the allocation of green energy in contracts for difference, nearly 20% of which are going to Scotland. It is good…14 Jan 2026HANSARDNATO: European SecurityAn individual recruited by the Russian Government recently carried out an arson attack on British soil. That followed the Yantar’s aggressive action against the RAF in the North…15 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyWhat specific interventions does the strategy propose to reduce repeat offending and to stop abusers having unfettered access to their children, in particular those who are…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsIt is an honour to speak today at my first St Andrew’s day and Scottish affairs debate as the Liberal Democrats spokes- person for Scotland. I congratulate the hon. Member for…11 Dec 2025HANSARDNational ResilienceThe Russian spy ship Yantar has been probing our infrastructure in the North sea. While doing so, its crew used high-powered lasers against an RAF plane monitoring their activity,…04 Dec 2025HANSARDNational Resilience20. What steps he is taking to improve national resilience.04 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI appreciate the hon. Gentleman’s point, but the important thing is that there is clear guidance for pension funds to make sure we do not assist breaches of international law. I…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI start by thanking my hon. Friends the Members for Torbay (Steve Darling) and for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade), who have clearly devoted a lot of time and care to…03 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsFirst, I welcome the £820 million increase in funding for Scotland, the largest real-terms settlement Scotland has received. I have no doubt that my constituents will be pleased…02 Dec 2025