Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“3. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on supporting young people.…”
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Graeme Downie
LabourMP for Dunfermline and Dollar
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Debate
Backbench Business: Debate on a Motion on UK Rearmament and War Fighting Readiness
“Graham Downing.…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Defence
“I welcome the move to commit to the procurement of six common combat vessels in the DIP. I hope that they will be based on the hull of the Type 31, which is being built by the very skilled workforce at Rosyth in my constituency. Will the Mi…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Steel Tariffs: Northern Ireland
“I thank the Minister for his work and engagement on this issue over the last few weeks and months. I have been contacted by a range of defence and aerospace companies both in my constituency and across the UK—including some with a footprint…”
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Debate
Defence Spending and Readiness
“It is always a pleasure to follow the honourable Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Pinkerton), who is both gracious with his time and entertaining to listen to. I thank him for that. I begin by thanking all armed forces personnel who are protecti…”
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Legislation
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
“I refer Members to my registered interest as parliamentary chair of the Campaign for Secure Technology, which I thank for its work in preparing my two amendments as well as my speech. I echo the comments of my honourable Friends the Members…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“11. When she last met the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland.…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Energy Security and Net Zero
“West Fife has huge potential for geothermal. In particular, the Comrie colliery development, at a former mining site, is now being regenerated to create leisure facilities, housing and other mixed-use development. It has been exploring the …”
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Debate
Defence Readiness
“It is a privilege to follow the honourable Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) in what has been a constructive debate with a lot of cross-party consensus. I welcome the Minister’s speech about the measures that were included in th…”
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Debate
Oil and Gas
“The honourable Gentleman talks about the North sea industry and ideology. What were his views when his Government were in coalition with the Green party, which wilfully wanted to destroy those jobs immediately overnight because of ideology?…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Energy Security and Net Zero
“Does the Minister agree one reason we need to see lower energy bills in Scotland—and that has been blocked—is the SNP’s ideological objection to nuclear power? I recently received a written answer from the Minister for Energy regarding a st…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Heating Oil Support
“I thank the Minister for his statement and for the very quick action taken by this Government. He mentioned his hope that the Scottish Government will act as quickly as this Government have to pass on these savings to people who use heating…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Strait of Hormuz
“Following on from the question by the right honourable Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis), what discussions is the Foreign Secretary having in the Gulf on the future viability of convoys, and on other actions? Can the Minister as…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Energy Markets
“I thank the Secretary of State for his very clear and measured statement. May I ask him about two points? First, if we see rises in bills in forthcoming months, can we ensure that the blame is placed firmly where it should be—on the actions…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Spring Forecast
“I thank the Chancellor for acknowledging the incredible contribution of the workforce at Rosyth to the roll-out of the Type 31 frigate last week. I also thank her for the ongoing investment in energy infrastructure, particularly as we see i…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Middle East
“Iranian action in the strait of Hormuz and the attacks on energy infrastructure risk driving up energy prices here in the UK. Will the Prime Minister, in the coming days and weeks, make it clear that the blame for any rising energy prices l…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Dunfermline is both Scotland’s ancient capital and its newest city, and we are starting to plan for what Dunfermline can become and how it can truly fulfil its potential. I have launched a survey to ensure that local people have a great say…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Cabinet Office
“7. What recent progress his Department has made on implementing a digital ID scheme.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Arctic Security
“Last week, I was delighted to lead a debate on the very topic of the High North and Arctic security, highlighting that, because of our geography, the UK should be considered a frontline nation in the ongoing war with Vladimir Putin and that…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Offshore Wind
“I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. In particular, the Government are delivering for Scotland once again with more renewable energy investment. He also talked, rightly, about Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine and why they have h…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: INEOS Chemicals: Grangemouth
“In common with colleagues, I thank all the Members on the Government Front Bench for their work on this investment, including the former Secretary of State for Scotland, my right honourable Friend the Member for Edinburgh South (Ian Murray)…”
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Debate
St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs
“I beg to move, That this House has considered St Andrew’s Day and Scottish affairs. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for the opportunity to mark St Andrew’s day and to discuss Scottish affairs. As a Fife MP, I begin by noting that t…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: US National Security Strategy
“Last week, I was pleased to take part in a cross-party delegation to Washington to discuss matters of defence, security and development. At every one of those meetings, which were with both Republicans and Democrats and from across the poli…”
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Debate
Budget Resolutions
“I was going to say that it is a privilege to follow the honourable Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding). At the beginning of the debate, we talked about films with the shadow Chancellor, and the honourable Lady reminds us of “Back t…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“Last week, I spoke with trade unions in Scotland. They argue that the ideological ban on nuclear power is costing young people career opportunities for well-paid and long-term jobs. In my constituency, an SNP councillor is spreading misinfo…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: G20 and Ukraine
“I thank the Prime Minister for his continued support of Ukraine. Going back to the announcement about the £4 billion deal with Indonesia at the G20, may I thank the Prime Minister for his efforts in securing that maritime partnership progra…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: ExxonMobil: Mossmorran
“I thank the Minister for his statement, and I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for exposing the frankly ridiculous lack of transparency from ExxonMobil. My constituents certainly know exactl…”
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Legislation
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
“Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to take you back to a Saturday in March 1993. I was getting ready to leave the house to get on a little blue Sprinter bus that stopped outside. It would take me into town. I was meeting friends there for a coupl…”
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Debate
Points of Order
“On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week, the right honourable Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) published juvenile and shameful AI-edited videos of proceedings in this Chamber. I have written to Mr Speaker about this matter an…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: North Sea Oil and Gas Industry
“My constituency includes small and medium-sized enterprises and large businesses that work in renewables, oil and gas, solar, onshore wind and offshore wind. Does the Minister agree that some of the outbursts today from Opposition Members, …”
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