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Brian Leishman

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Restriction of Jury Trials
Monday 8th December 2025

(1 day, 22 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Pat McFadden Portrait Pat McFadden
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I warmly commend my hon. Friend and the company she mentions. One of the apprenticeship reforms that we have announced is fully funding apprenticeships for SMEs for under-25s. That will help companies such as the one she mentions, and many more besides.

Brian Leishman Portrait Brian Leishman (Alloa and Grangemouth) (Lab)
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The Injury Time campaign wants to classify brain injuries in football, such as dementia, as an industrial injury. The campaign wants former players to receive Government support and benefits and wants an increase in funding for research. Will the relevant Minister meet me and PFA Scotland to discuss this important topic?

Stephen Timms Portrait Sir Stephen Timms
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I would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend.

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