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HANSARD Rights of Women and Girls: AfghanistanThe Minister rightly mentions the Chevening scholarship scheme. I also commend the work of the Linda Norgrove Foundation in relation to the 19 female Afghan medical students who…05 Jan 2026HANSARDJane AustenI congratulate the hon. Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) on securing this debate. I am the Liberal Democrats’ Chief Whip, so I am not given to making speeches as a Liberal…18 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for Dairy FarmersHappy Christmas to you and your staff, Mr Speaker, and to everyone here. Despite the agricultural supply chain adjudicator having a remit over fair dealings for milk prices, it…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe child maintenance system presents a number of challenges for MPs. The fact that the Minister for the CMS is in the other place is one of those challenges, and it means that we…18 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for Dairy Farmers10. What steps she is taking to support dairy farmers.18 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyThe hon. Member is making a very technical speech, but it is bringing to light the challenges in the planning process. Although the situation in Scotland is devolved, I recognise…16 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsI pay tribute to some of the groups and organisations that work in St Andrews, such as the community hub; the St Andrews business improvement district , which recently hosted the…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsI pay tribute to some of the groups and organisations that work in St Andrews, such as the community hub; the St Andrews community council, which recently hosted the hoolie that…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs The following extract is from the debate on St Andrew ’ s d ay and Scottish a ffairs on 11 December 2025.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent fled Ukraine after Russia’s illegal invasion. She is now 89 and disabled after suffering a stroke here in the UK, and is therefore bed-bound and needs specialist…11 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI always appreciate the Minister’s optimism, but I was with my local chamber of commerce a few weeks ago and it did not have the same views on how the Government are doing with…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsAs the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) highlighted in his opening remarks, as the MP for North East Fife, I represent St Andrews, so I thought it was…11 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. There is agreement across the House on the importance of access to cash, as well as on the importance of access to banking services, which are critical for high streets in…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsDespite the Government’s assurances, they and the Scottish Government fail to communicate in many ways. As a Scottish MP, I am used to the frustrating process of being sent from…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs part of the visa process, academics and researchers coming to our universities from other countries to do research in sensitive fields rightly have to go through extra security…04 Dec 2025HANSARDAcquired Brain Injury Action PlanMy hon. Friend is right to congratulate Headway Bath. These local groups are so important in providing support within our constituencies and are sometimes used by us to signpost…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Catapults and Antisocial BehaviourI recognise what the hon. and gallant Member says about the strength and power of catapults. As a police officer, probably my easiest investigation was in relation to thousands of…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI spent the weeks before the Budget talking to constituents about what they wanted to see, and I spoke to them over the weekend. I have to say that when I met them, there was…01 Dec 2025HANSARDUnpaid Carers: InequalitiesI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his kind comments. Passing a private Member’s Bill is obviously more straightforward with Government support, which I had, so I am grateful to…20 Nov 2025HANSARDUnpaid Carers: InequalitiesIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) for securing this important debate in honour of carers’…20 Nov 2025