Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Smith and Ian Murray

Wednesday 4th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

As the father of an 18-week-old daughter, I am absolutely horrified by those proposals and I know that they will be causing anxiety for families across Lanarkshire. That is why it is so disappointing to see the SNP candidate in the Hamilton by-election back the plans to downgrade the Wishaw neonatal unit. The way to send a message to the SNP that that is unacceptable is to vote for Davy Russell tomorrow in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election.

[David Smith (North Northumberland) (Lab)]

10. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the impact of the Barnett formula on levels of funding for local authorities.