LabourMP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I didn't have the privilege of meeting Sir David Amess, but I do remember the sense of shock across the country at his murder. He was clearly a man of deep convictions and determination to serve his country and his c…”
“Madam Deputy speaker, can I thank the Honourable Lady for giving such a thoughtful speech and leading this debate today. As a chartered surveyor, I advised on some of Scotland's first carbon neutral developments, and I wonder if the honoura…”
“I thank the right honourable Gentleman for his comments, and I agree with him. My father said that the biggest mistake in the late ’30s was that we had our head in the sand. The right honourable Gentleman has been here for a long time— [ In…”
“Railways are critical for many of my constituents, and I am pleased to speak to the Government’s amendments, particularly the measures that will ensure that nationalisation fully proceeds with no scope for future partial privatisation throu…”
“Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 of Scottish National party members’ funds. Thousands of pounds were spent on luxury items ranging from a salt and pepper grinder to a new Jaguar and a luxury motorhome. When party fig…”
“Thank you, Mrs Cummins, for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. As an MP who represents the west coast of Scotland—a large part of my seat is on the River Clyde—I felt it was important to contribute to this debate. In my constituen…”
“The Opposition say that we are somehow letting terrorists off the hook, but is the Secretary of State able to tell the House how many prosecutions there were for terrorist offences during the troubles and how many live prosecutions there ar…”
“I recently visited Glasgow airport in my constituency to witness the first direct transatlantic flight by United Airlines between Glasgow and New York. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating United Airlines and Glasgow airpo…”
“Will the honourable Gentleman explain to the House what the Government in Scotland have done over the last 20 years to generate the economic growth that he talks about?…”
“I thank the Prime Minister for such a clear and comprehensive statement, and I am sure that the whole House is grateful to him for it. In listening to the Conservatives, the old adage about throwing stones in glass houses comes to mind; I d…”
“Does the Chancellor agree that sound management of the economy has provided the fiscal headroom to invest in large infrastructure projects, in contrast with Scotland, where the SNP Government cancelled the Glasgow airport rail link and sold…”
“In a challenging geopolitical world, would the Leader of the House agree that Scotland both contributes to and benefits from the security of the United Kingdom as a whole?…”
“The honourable Lady is making an exceptional speech. There was an excellent debate this afternoon in Westminster Hall on tree planting, with thoughtful contributions from a number of Members. Does the honourable Lady agree that tree plantin…”
“Does the Minister agree that Northern Ireland, like Scotland and Wales, shares the benefits of a united United Kingdom and its collective spending power, generating jobs and opportunities across the four countries of the United Kingdom?…”
“Does my honourable Friend agree that there would also be an environmental cost to not using the crossings, because vehicles have to travel longer distances, since usually the crossings present the straight and most direct route?…”
“17. If she will make an assessment of the potential impact on the economy of the FTSE 100 index rising above 10,000 points.…”
“rose —…”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Before the people of Paisley and Renfrewshire North gave me the distinct honour of asking me to represent them, I had a substantial career in busin…”
“I agree with the Home Secretary that fairness must be at the heart of the immigration system, but would she say a little more about the route to settlement for the Ukrainian families to whom my generous constituents opened their doors follo…”
“It is a pleasure briefly to the debate today. May I associate myself with the words of other honourable Members, reflecting the respect and gratitude we have for servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, and of course, remembering all …”
“Will the Minister give way?…”
“I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which includes the fact that I remain a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. My contribution is to assist the Secretary of State an…”
“On 5 July, Renfrewshire hosts the annual Sma’ Shot Day parade, as it celebrates the victory of weavers over their employers in the 19th century. For more than 30 years, Mr Tony Lawler, a Paisley Buddy, has led the procession, beating the Ch…”
“7. What steps she is taking to support the aviation sector.…”
“10. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.…”
“As a former chartered surveyor, with 30 years in commercial property before entering this place, I congratulate the right honourable Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) on the very proactive approach he is taking in speaking to t…”
“Does my right honourable Friend agree that the state of the national health service in Scotland is contributing to the low birth rate in Scotland, and we need to invest in maternity, fertility and post-birth services for mothers?…”
“My honourable Friend is making an excellent speech. The Coalfields Regeneration Trust has an innovative approach to its financial model. It develops new industrial units for small and medium-sized enterprises and start-up businesses. This, …”
“I am grateful to my honourable and gallant Friend the Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis) for bringing this important debate to the House. I could definitely hear him on the Back Benches, so I thank him for that. In Scotland, thanks to a…”
“I congratulate my honourable Friend on bringing forward this important debate. In my constituency, like his, we have a number of Ukrainian families, who are most welcome, contributing to both the community and the economy. I commend all the…”
Create a free account to read the full debates — and get an email the moment Alison next speaks in the House.
Follow Alison Taylor →Read on Verbatim