Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support regeneration in Scotland through the Pride in Place programme.…”
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Maureen Burke
LabourMP for Glasgow North East
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q2. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland—20 years of duty, courage and, for 23 of its soldiers, the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Across Scotland, more than 20 councils have recognised the r…”
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Debate
Bereaved Children: Government Support
“I thank the honourable Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) for securing this debate. We all know that there is no good time to be bereaved, no convenient moment to lose a loved one, and no guarantee that we are equipped to cope wi…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“I recently attended an event at Oakwood primary school in my constituency, where pupils took part in workshops facilitated by the Children’s Parliament and Save the Children, exploring the impact of poverty. I was so moved that day by the c…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Last Tuesday I was delighted to see the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport announce £8.14 million in funding for Scotland through the multi-sport grass- roots facilities programme. I have already heard from organisations in my …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Housing, Communities and Local Government
“5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on Glasgow North East constituency.…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Treasury
“7. What fiscal steps she is taking to help support the Scotch whisky industry.…”
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Debate
Devolution in Scotland
“I welcome this debate and thank the honourable Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for securing it. I am acutely aware that this debate is not just an opportunity for reflection on the past, but a chance to look f…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“It is estimated that more than 70,000 households in Glasgow live in fuel poverty. The UK Government’s extension to the warm home discount will mean that many of those families receive money off their energy bills. Can the Secretary of State…”
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Legislation
Employment Rights Bill
“This Bill will make work fairer for thousands in my constituency. However, my constituents are worried that Conservative Members seek to water down this legislation. Can the Secretary of State confirm that the Government will resist their a…”
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Debate
Male Chick Culling
“I thank my honourable Friend for bringing this animal cruelty to the attention of the House. Considering the advances that have been made in determining the sex of chicks before they hatch, does she agree that there is absolutely no excuse …”
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Debate
Adults at risk due to gambling addiction
“I rise to present this petition on behalf of the family of Marc Spalding. Like too many families, their lives have been devastated as a consequence of the harm caused by gambling addiction. I am incredibly moved that through their pain, Mar…”
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Legislation
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
“This House has heard many personal stories over the course of the Bill. Seeing a loved one die a long, protracted death is not an experience that I would wish on anybody, but once it has happened to you, the memory never fades. There are ma…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Animal Experiments: Medical Research
“I recently met researchers at Glasgow University who are working to develop animal-free research methods. They told me that one challenge they face is a lack of dedicated funding. Does my honourable Friend agree that if we are to transition…”
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Debate
Covid: Fifth Anniversary
“Does my honourable Friend share my concern for the children in all our constituencies who, after losing nearly two years of face-to-face schooling, are still suffering set-backs in their learning and their social skills? Will he join me in …”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Glasgow City football club in my constituency recently won 2-0 against Hearts, securing the team a place in the UEFA women’s champions league. I was delighted to be at that game cheering the team on. It is a fantastic achievement and a test…”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q14. As a result of a relationship breakdown, my constituent Martin and his three children ended up homeless. They have gone from living in a hotel to temporary accommodation. Martin feels abandoned because Glasgow city council has not been…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Transport
“6. What steps she is taking to promote active travel.…”
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Debate
Local Post Offices
“I thank the honourable Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing this very timely debate on the future of post offices. Sadly, few of us have come here today with positive experiences; instead, alongside our constituents,…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“I was deeply saddened this week to see new data from the Office for National Statistics and Health Equals, which has ranked my constituency as having the lowest life expectancy anywhere in the UK. My constituency also has a higher than aver…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“My constituents in Glasgow North East will be delighted by the Chancellor’s announcement in the Budget that the earnings threshold for carer’s allowance will be increased to £196 a week. That will enable many more family carers to earn and …”
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Legislation
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
“I congratulate all honourable Members on their excellent maiden speeches this afternoon. It is a great honour to stand in this place today to deliver my own maiden speech as the Member of Parliament for the community I am proud to call my h…”
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