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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the sanctions that the Government have put in place on the Israeli Government, as in their current form they are not a reliable or trusted partner. Has the Foreign…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: Pornography ProstitutionI must congratulate and thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. This debate should be difficult to listen to, but it still does not compare to the violent impact…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastThe ground invasion of Deir al-Balah is the latest to add to the daily attacks on Gazans, and it is further evidence that the conflict has gone too far. Israeli Foreign Ministers…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. One of my constituents, who is now in her 80s, cared for her husband, who was a victim of unethical research in Edinburgh. Her son…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsNova Innovation in my constituency is pioneering floating solar, which is generating clean energy. Will my right hon. Friend outline what steps the Government are taking to…15 Jul 2025HANSARDState of Climate and NatureToday’s Met Office report says that we need to put in place a highly localised network of rain gauges, as extreme rainfall can be very dangerous. In July 2021, Stockbridge in my…14 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity Market ReviewI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s decision today. Zonal pricing sounded like a good idea, but the reality is that the uncertainty about future arrangements was risking…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillWith the leave of the House, I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I thank Members from across the House for their contributions and support today. In particular, I thank the…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. With your leave, Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to thank hon. Members across the House for their contributions during the…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI would imagine it means they will get an extra day off school for the elections, which most kids enjoy. The Bill enhances democracy. Last year, when the general election was…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI beg to move amendment 1, in clause 2, page 4, line 37, at end insert— “(3A) In section 114 (subordinate legislation: particular provisions), in subsection (1), after ‘sections’…04 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillWill my hon. Friend join me in thanking the volunteers across Cats Protection and at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for the work that they do every day to keep rescued animals safe?…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillYes, I agree. There has been support from the Scottish Government and we have been working in co-operation. How the Bill will be implemented by the Scottish Government is a core…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure many hon. Members have received a number of emails in relation to e-bikes. E-bikes are a great way to help people switch to active travel, and they keep many of my…03 Jul 2025HANSARDIVF Egg Donation: Young WomenI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. Is he aware that the adverts that the Scottish Government and NHS fertility centres put out do not convey the associated…26 Jun 2025HANSARDChild PovertyAs is the case for my hon. Friends the Members for Livingston (Gregor Poynton) and for Gloucester (Alex McIntyre), a number of my constituents are affected by the two-child cap,…23 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsUK flour millers, including ADM in my constituency, are already contributing to our food security. However, there are fears in the industry that trade deals could curtail that…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYoung people from the Citadel youth centre in my constituency have been shortlisted for an Into Film award for their animation “Can we talk about Mental Health?”. The group will…19 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWill my hon. Friend give way?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI am sure the whole House is behind the diplomatic efforts of the Prime Minister and the Government to avoid any further escalation of this conflict, and I thank my right hon.…16 Jun 2025