Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Brian Leishman Excerpts
Thursday 23rd October 2025

(2 days, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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It is not good enough to explain away such delays by simply saying that they happen and that people should stand in a queue. I think we all sometimes get frustrated at the work that ombudsmen do, though they do important work. I will draw the point to the attention of the appropriate Minister to get a response for the hon. Lady.

Brian Leishman Portrait Brian Leishman (Alloa and Grangemouth) (Ind)
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From his first stage performance in the Alloa town hall with the brilliant Forefront stage school to starring as Orpheus in “Hadestown” at the Lyric theatre in London, what a journey Tillicoultry actor Dylan Wood has been on from the wee county to the west end. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Dylan on his fantastic theatre run? Does he agree that Dylan is an inspiration to young people across Alloa and Grangemouth to pursue a career in the creative arts?

Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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Absolutely. I also congratulate Dylan; it is really important that people get the opportunity to shine and show their talents, and I wish him well.