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HANSARDUnpaid Carers: InequalitiesI want to express my thanks to Baroness Casey, who, although she has been appointed to this commission, is doing other work for the Government. I would not want that to go…20 Nov 2025HANSARDMyalgic EncephalomyelitisI am interested in what my hon. Friend says about plans in England, because in my constituency we were privileged to have an incredible ME specialist nurse, Keith Anderson, who…19 Nov 2025HANSARD ExxonMobil: MossmorranI agree with the hon. Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward): this is devastating news for Fife. Although the Mossmorran plant is not in my constituency, I know that…18 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a former police officer, I have policed protests, and I know how important they are. On the issue of cumulative disruption, what evidence has the Minister gathered that…17 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsWe know—and I have sadly seen through my casework—that coercive control can continue for years after a relationship has ended through the manipulation of child maintenance…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Gaza and HamasOver the past decade there has been a stark absence of diplomatic efforts to address the core issues of the conflict, and the continued advocacy for a two-state solution. Civil…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCuts to spending in Afghanistan inevitably impact women and children disproportionately. They are more likely to be employed by NGOs forced to make cuts and more likely to need…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNext month, the UK will be co-hosting the Global Fund replenishment summit with South Africa, but it has been reported that the UK will slash its own funding by 20%. It is…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Fishing and Coastal Growth FundThe East Neuk fishing fleet in my constituency may not be delivering what Shetland does in terms of tonnage, but it is critical, and it faces challenges around spatial mass and…23 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandThe hon. Member is making a very strong and powerful point. Does he agree that, as a result of those quangos and the things he is describing, we have actually seen a loss of power…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandThe Victoria hospital is not in my constituency, but it serves my constituents. Does the hon. Member share my concern that the proposed downgrading of the neonatal intensive care…22 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Deprived CommunitiesLocal charities would be better equipped to deliver youth services if they could maximise their income from sources such as the People’s Postcode Lottery, but in spring the…16 Oct 2025HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I stand here as a friend of Ming’s, but also as the current representative of his seat. I know how much he felt the privilege of being…14 Oct 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Economic Growth3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer national insurance contributions on economic growth.09 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Economic GrowthThe national insurance increases in last year’s Budget not only increased national insurance, but impacted on part-time workers, many of whom the hospitality industry relies on.…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe all deal with Department for Work and Pensions casework through our teams, but in North East Fife we are seeing a transition to universal credit that means that vulnerable…04 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am already being contacted by constituents who are worried about affording their energy bills this winter, but do not feel that the service they get from the energy companies is…15 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI welcome the Secretary of State’s pledge to restore full accountability to the Government’s relocation schemes, but I am saddened that this is the first opportunity that we have…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Tuesday, a written statement was published at 12 noon that announced that three hours later, the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme and Afghan relocations and assistance…03 Jul 2025HANSARD ECO4 Scheme RedressIt would not be a Westminster Hall debate without an intervention from the hon. Member. He illustrates that, although this is a GB scheme and not applicable in Northern Ireland,…02 Jul 2025