Commons
Oral Questions
Science, Innovation and Technology
1 July 2026
2 contributions
Women in Tech Taskforce
6. What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the women in tech taskforce on levels of diversity in the technology sector.
Evidence suggests that AI tools used in recruitment often favour male names almost five times more than female names, and AI models built to prevent liver disease are twice as likely to miss the disease in women. Does my right hon. Friend agree that unless we have women shaping this technology, it w…
Commons
Oral Questions
Scotland
10 June 2026
2 contributions
Economic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire South
6. What steps he is taking to support economic growth in Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency.
A very happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker.
Last week we heard the very disappointing news that the principal investor in the Paisley Centre redevelopment project in my constituency has been forced to withdraw from the project after years of delays and uncertainty. I have repeatedly warned that conti…
Commons
Westminster Hall
9 June 2026
7 contributions
Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. Last month marked the 100th birthday of a television icon, a broadcasting legend and …
I wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Member’s sentiments.
It is little wonder that, in poll after poll, the British public have voted for Sir David as one of the most trusted voices in our country and one of the 100 greatest Brits. It started with a fossil. In the 1930s, Sir David found an ammonite…
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Commons
Ministerial Statement
2 June 2026
Milburn Review: Interim Report
Too often, young people are written off as lacking ambition, when the reality is that they are lacking the opportunities for good work. More than 40% of young people not in education, employment or training have said that finding fulfilling work is their top priority. Despite that, in my area under …
Commons
Debate
28 April 2026
2 contributions
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
Before I start, let me pay tribute to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, because their views have been heard far too little in these debates.
Let me address some of the quite patronising comments made to Back-Bench Labour MPs today. Nobody has asked me to speak today, and nobody has put any pressure o…
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.
Those are the issues we could have been debating today, but instead we are debating a political stunt. This Government are standing up for the British people, showing leadership in our support for Ukraine, bringing our national rail services back into public ownersh…
Commons
Westminster Hall
27 April 2026
2 contributions
Animal Testing
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate my constituency neighbour and hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) on opening this important and timely debate. I declare an interest as the chair of the APPG on cats—I was interested in the h…
Mo Meowlam!
Commons
Oral Questions
23 April 2026
Business of the House
Friday 8 May is a significant day: the country will celebrate the 100th birthday of our national treasure, Sir David Attenborough. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] He is an icon of broadcasting, a steadfast champion of the natural world, and an educator who has brought science and all corners of our wo…
Commons
Oral Questions
23 April 2026
Topical Questions
A happy St George’s day to you, Mr Speaker. Global turbulence has driven up the cost of living for my constituents. Can the Minister set out how closening trading ties with our closest allies through the EU reset will help bring down prices for my constituents?
Commons
Oral Questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
21 April 2026
Russian Federation: Financial Pressure
The verified number of Ukrainian children stolen by Russia has increased—it now stands at 20,570. In part, that increase in the verified number is the result of the tracing mechanism supported by this Government, and we hope that work will continue. However, last month a report by the Yale Humanitar…
Commons
Debate
20 April 2026
Security Vetting
As we have heard, it is staggering that vital information on UKSV recommendations can be withheld from Ministers taking decisions. Can the Prime Minister assure the House that in the review he is commissioning, we examine whether there are any other instances in which UKSV recommends against grantin…
Commons
Debate
23 March 2026
Hatzola Ambulance Attack
This was an appalling antisemitic incident, targeting those providing urgent medical care. It was not just a criminal act but a direct attack on our shared values of respect and tolerance. Emergency service workers should never have to fear for their safety. Will the Minister outline what immediate …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
19 March 2026
International Development
I thank my right hon. Friend for her statement and particularly welcome the increase in funding for the BBC World Service, which is so crucial in delivering accurate and trusted journalism in this age of misinformation and disinformation. I also welcome the prioritisation of countries affected by wa…
Commons
Oral Questions
19 March 2026
Business of the House
Last week, like many others, I watched in horror as the Union Corner building in Glasgow succumbed to a devastating fire, having stood as an iconic landmark of Glasgow for over 175 years. Thanks are due to firefighters such as crew commander John Banach, from Johnstone in my constituency, who worked…
Commons
Debate
16 March 2026
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address
The Prime Minister rightly called for the removal of peerages from disgraced peers, so could the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister tell the House when we might expect further updates on the proposed legislation?
Commons
Oral Questions
Defence
16 March 2026
Topical Questions
T7. Last week, the United Nations independent international commission of inquiry on Ukraine concluded that Russia has been committing crimes against humanity in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children. Last night, the film “Mr Nobody Against Putin” won best documentary feature at the Oscars …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
10 March 2026
Digital ID: Public Consultation
I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and the clarification that participation in the scheme will not be compulsory to access public services. Will he say a little more about how he will persuade people that this tool will make their everyday lives easier? Will he also say what discussions he h…
Commons
Oral Questions
Work and Pensions
9 March 2026
Unemployment: Scotland
Last year, the SNP Government in Holyrood funded nearly 9,000 fewer apprenticeships than colleges and industry asked for, robbing thousands of Scots of opportunities and starving businesses of skilled workers. Meanwhile, youth unemployment in Scotland is rising; more than one in eight young people i…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
3 March 2026
Spring Forecast
I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and her commitment to growth in all parts of the United Kingdom. Could she set out in a little more detail what Barnett consequentials arise from her statement? Does she agree that it is increasingly important that, in May, we elect a Government who will s…
Commons
Proceedings
12 February 2026
Business of the House
On Saturday evening, I joined more than 500 members of the local community at Paisley town hall for a spectacular evening of Gaelic music, song and celebration as we celebrated 10 years of Fèis Phàislig. The Fèis provides a fun and welcoming space for young people across our area to learn and share …
Commons
Oral Questions
12 February 2026
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
Too often when women in particular raise concerns or sound the alarm about concerning behaviour, their concerns are dismissed or go unheard. Can the Minister set out what further actions this Government will take to ensure that victims and survivors of sexual abuse are heard by those in power?
Commons
Ministerial Statement
9 February 2026
Standards in Public Life
Could my hon. Friend confirm the actions that the Government have taken to ensure that direct ministerial appointments, including political appointments, must pass the appropriate security vetting processes prior to being announced or confirmed?
Commons
Ministerial Statement
5 February 2026
Sudan
I thank the Secretary of State for her statement and for shining a light on the horrendous suffering of women and girls in Sudan. Does she agree that rape should never be used as a weapon of war? To use rape against children is a heinous crime. Children have special protected status under internatio…
Commons
Oral Questions
Solicitor General
5 February 2026
Grooming Gangs
The Government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls sets out measures to tackle grooming gangs and support victims of sexual abuse. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to work with colleagues to improve access to justice for victims of rape and serious sexual assault and to im…
Commons
Oral Questions
5 February 2026
2 contributions
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
7. What steps she is taking to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
The BBC “Panorama” programme that aired on 12 January reported that some vets employed by the big six veterinary conglomerates felt pressured into upselling treatments and services that may not be clinically necessary for pets. My constituents were shocked and appalled by those revelations. My right…
Commons
Debate
4 February 2026
3 contributions
Lord Mandelson
He is in Westminster Hall.
I thank the hon. Member for giving way, because I would not want any Member of this House to inadvertently besmirch any other Member through misleading information. I served on Labour’s national executive committee for 10 years before entering this place, and Peter Mandelson had no role whatsoever i…
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