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HANSARDModernising the RailwaysLeuchars train station in my constituency is the only station serving St Andrews. It is a hub for local communities and the large number of tourists and students who go to the…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic SituationThe energy price guarantee still means increases in costs for consumers. We know that disabled people already face higher costs, and the only support that thousands of unpaid…12 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanI would like to know how this Conservative plan for growth will help unpaid carers, whom Carers UK estimates deliver £500 million-worth of care a day. From speaking to…23 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessIn response to an earlier question, the Secretary of State acknowledged the importance of farming, but factories and those involved in food production are also important for food…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt is an honour to pay tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth in this place on behalf of my constituents in North East Fife. As a relatively new MP, it is easy to feel…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [Lords]As the Minister mentioned in her response to the Chair of the Select Committee, in Scotland there have been changes to the process. It has been highlighted to me by Motor Neurone…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Net Zero Strategy: High Court RulingThe Climate Change Committee has warned that the Government are on track to cut only 40% of the emissions required to reach the 2050 net zero target. The reality is that the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses and Corruption: UK SanctionsI congratulate the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) and the hon. Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) on securing this debate and thank the…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn my role as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on ending the need for food banks, I was pleased to speak at the launch of Centrepoint’s “Young, homeless and hungry”…21 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentWe are here today because we have seen a real decline in our standards in public life, and in particular in the Prime Minister. We have heard many Government Members talk about…18 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, the 150th Open championship returns to the home of golf, St Andrews, in my constituency. A record 290,000 spectators are expected to attend. Will the Leader of the…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAccess to Cash in ScotlandIt is a pleasure to serve on the Scottish Affairs Committee with the Chair and the hon. Member for Moray (Douglas Ross). I too have had a number of bank branch closures in my…14 Jul 2022HANSARDGlobal Vaccine DisparitiesI know how passionate the right hon. Gentleman is about the subject as he supported my Westminster Hall debate on global vaccine access. He is talking powerfully about coronavirus…13 Jul 2022HANSARD150th Open ChampionshipThank you, Mr Hollobone. Before we retire to the clubhouse, I think— [ Interruption. ] Yes, my round—it sounds like it. We have had a very positive debate. Although I have had…13 Jul 2022HANSARD150th Open ChampionshipI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, and I agree absolutely. She has demonstrated not only the economic impact that the Open has on the venues that host it, but the…13 Jul 2022HANSARD150th Open ChampionshipI thank the hon. Member for that contribution. In my opening remarks, I mentioned social prescribing and, increasingly, golf and other sports are looking to participate in that.…13 Jul 2022HANSARD150th Open ChampionshipI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of the 150th Open Championship to culture and sport in the UK. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…13 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast year there were 337,000 overpayments as a result of errors by the DWP, with the debt waived in only 10 cases. Claimants spend these funds in good faith, but are then required…11 Jul 2022HANSARDMinisters’ Severance PayFirst, I commit to responding directly to the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) and the Minister on what statements were put out. This seems to be a situation entirely…11 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of LivingMay I ask a very brief question? I am really thinking out loud. In that review, when looking at uprating, will the Government examine the implications of the energy price gap,…05 Jul 2022