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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Electricity Market Review

"I warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s decision today. Zonal pricing sounded like a good idea, but the reality is that the uncertainty about future arrangements was risking investment and would not lead to jobs in green manufacturing in my constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith, or indeed across Scotland. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

With your leave, Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to thank hon. Members across the House for their contributions during the various stages of the Bill’s passage. I also thank the civil servants in the registration and franchise …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 2, page 4, line 37, at end insert—

“(3A) In section 114 (subordinate legislation: particular provisions), in subsection (1), after ‘sections’ insert ‘12B,’”.

This enables regulations made under new section 12B of the Scotland Act 1998 (as inserted by clause 2) to …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"I would imagine it means they will get an extra day off school for the elections, which most kids enjoy.

The Bill enhances democracy. Last year, when the general election was called, it was quite tricky for Scottish voters because there was a tight time window; the Bill will allow …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"Yes, I agree. There has been support from the Scottish Government and we have been working in co-operation. How the Bill will be implemented by the Scottish Government is a core part of the amendment.

Without the amendment, the Bill could still deliver on its purpose. However, the Scottish Government …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"With the leave of the House, I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I thank Members from across the House for their contributions and support today. In particular, I thank the hon. Member for Hamble Valley (Paul Holmes) for his very kind remarks; it shows how we can work across …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking the volunteers across Cats Protection and at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for the work that they do every day to keep rescued animals safe? Does he agree that those charities need our help and support, and that the Bill will help …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Business of the House

"I am sure many hon. Members have received a number of emails in relation to e-bikes. E-bikes are a great way to help people switch to active travel, and they keep many of my constituents fit and healthy and able to get from A to B. However, several constituents have …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Jun 2025
IVF Egg Donation: Young Women

"I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. Is he aware that the adverts that the Scottish Government and NHS fertility centres put out do not convey the associated risks, and that some have used disingenuous language? Does he share my concern about those advertising campaigns, and does he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"As is the case for my hon. Friends the Members for Livingston (Gregor Poynton) and for Gloucester (Alex McIntyre), a number of my constituents are affected by the two-child cap, with the latest statistics showing that 330 households in my constituency are impacted. I absolutely agree with a number of …..."
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