Katrina Murray
MP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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My constituent Billy spent months trying to see a GP to investigate his symptoms. It took four months of telephone appointments before he was finally seen in person and got the test that diagnosed stage 4 cancer. That delay in diagnosis has dramatically changed the prognosis, and as someone who has become a friend, it hurts me to see the pain that he is now living in. Does the Prime Minister agree that primary care is a vital part of the healthcare system and that we need wider access to both in-person and telephone appointments?
Context
The MP is concerned about a constituent's long delay in accessing primary care services, which resulted in a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
The Prime Minister
I am deeply sorry to hear about Billy’s case; I am sure the whole House is. Our focus has to be on making sure that GPs spend more time caring for patients. That includes the investment of an additional £889 million in general practice in England, which has put over 1,500 GPs into surgeries since October.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not directly address the issue of GP appointment delays but highlighted investment and new GPs in surgeries.
Highlighting Investment
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My constituents are experiencing a housing emergency due to lack of homes and poor conditions. The Scottish Government have the powers and funding but what excuses do they now have? Will the Prime Minister agree that repairing this situation is urgent?
Context
Housing crisis in Cumbernauld, with lack of houses for families and those fleeing domestic abuse. Housing repair needs are high.
Keir Starmer
House building in Scotland has halted, homelessness and children in temporary accommodation are at record levels. The Budget provides settlement for Scotland without more excuses.
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I would like to associate myself with the remarks made by the Prime Minister. Cumbernauld in my constituency was promised an elective and diagnostic treatment centre by the Scottish Government in 2021, this has continued to be delayed and is now alleged to be mothballed. What assurances can the Prime Minister give me that any Barnett consequentials from today's Budget will be used to benefit my constituents and not be held on to by the Scottish Government?
Context
Cumbernauld in the MP's constituency was promised an elective and diagnostic treatment centre by the Scottish Government which has been delayed and allegedly mothballed. The question follows concerns about funding.
Keir Starmer
I thank my hon. Friend for her question. I am sorry to hear about the delays affecting her constituents. The party opposite oversaw years of mismanagement and chaos, and the impact on the Scottish NHS is evident. This Labour Government are committed to delivering for the Scottish people, including making sure that we have an NHS fit for the future. The Chancellor will set out the details in just a few moments.
Assessment
Did not provide specific assurances about Barnett consequentials being used for Cumbernauld's NHS needs
Oversaw Years Of Mismanagement And Chaos
Session: PMQs
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The Fairways Networking Group is a group of small businesses in my constituency, all of which operate on tight margins. Can my right hon. and learned Friend help me to reassure this group that not only do they have nothing to fear from the Employment Rights Bill, but they have plenty to gain as exemplar employers?
Context
The Fairways Networking Group is a group of small businesses in tight margins, concerned about the Employment Rights Bill.
Keir Starmer
Yes: the Employment Rights Bill is pro-worker and pro-growth, and proudly so. I do not believe we can build a strong economy by having people in insecure work. The Conservative party goes against every protection for workers—it was against the minimum wage, and it is against these new protections—but the vast majority of businesses, large and small, already know that investing in their human capital and treating people properly at work is what produces growth. Here is the big political divide: the Conservatives always oppose workers' rights, and we will always champion them.
Session: PMQs
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Protecting our interests in the High North depends not only on our armed forces but also on a resilient defence industrial base. Constituencies such as mine are home to highly skilled defence and engineering businesses that play an important role in supporting national security. How is the Department ensuring that UK industry has the investment and skilled workforce needed to sustain these capabilities into the future?
Context
The MP highlights that protecting interests in the Arctic requires a strong defence industrial base, especially given the presence of skilled defence and engineering businesses in her constituency.
Louise Jones
My hon. Friend is quite right to highlight the High North, and the defence investment plan positions our armed forces to focus on its protection, alongside our allies in NATO and the JEF. The Scotland defence growth deal and our intention to launch two defence technical excellence colleges are continuing to support Scotland's defence industry and provide it with the highly skilled workforce required.
Session: High North 2026-07-06
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What steps he is taking to protect British interests in the High North. We are seeing increased activity and competition from other nations, which demands a robust response. The UK needs to be proactive in ensuring our security and influence in this strategic area.
Context
The MP is concerned about protecting British interests in the Arctic region due to increasing geopolitical tensions.
Louise Jones
The UK is committed to security in the High North. The Royal Marines have conducted cold weather training in Norway, ranger exercises with Sweden and Finland, and air policing operations are ongoing. The UK plays a key role in NATO's Arctic Sentry initiative and deployed our carrier strike group to the High North this year.
Session: High North 2026-07-06
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The Government's impact assessment puts the costs of the Employment Rights Act at up to £5 billion, which will hit small and medium-sized businesses since they lack the human resources teams and the expertise to absorb the additional burdens. What advice does the Minister give to small and medium-sized businesses in my Mid Leicestershire constituency on how they should deal with that?
Context
The Government's initial impact assessment of the Employment Rights Act suggested a cost of up to £5 billion, which could significantly affect small and medium-sized businesses.
Kate Dearden
The hon. Member might not have read the updated impact assessment, which significantly lowered that amount, following the passing of the Employment Rights Act towards the end of last year, to £1 billion. On supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, we want to work closely with them because many across the country are already doing lots of the things that are in the Employment Rights Act. They also understand that treating their workers fairly benefits their business and makes the economy grow. I am grateful to the small and medium-sized businesses that I have worked with and which fed directly into the details of the Act. I want to work closely with them to understand the impacts and where we can get this right, and to work on the details. I thank them for their engagement, and I look forward to continuing to work with them.
Session: Employment Rights Act 2025 2026-07-02
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I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests as co-chair of the Unison group of Labour MPs. For too long, many workers have been expected to keep themselves available for work without any certainty over the hours or income that they would receive. The right to guaranteed hours was designed to change that. As those provisions are implemented, what practical difference does the Minister expect they will make to working people across the country?
Context
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has been introduced to enhance employment rights, but there is concern about its impact on workers' certainty regarding hours and income.
Kate Dearden
Through the right to guaranteed hours, we are tackling one-sided flexibility. Qualifying workers are offered contracts that better reflect their hours, and they can then plan their lives and finances. Over 1.2 million people work on a zero-hours contract, and research published by the Living Wage Foundation in 2022 found that 87% of zero-hours workers said that they want more hours in their contract. My hon. Friend will understand the terrible consequences and the impact that not knowing their regular hours or how much they will earn that month can have on people's lives, including the severe impacts of not being able to feed their kids or know whether they can pay their bills. We are working to get the details right and to get businesses, workers and trade unions to engage in our recent consultation so that we can achieve both flexibility and security.
Session: Employment Rights Act 2025 2026-07-02
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Why has BriggsAmasco found it difficult to train apprentices locally due to lack of training providers? The only route to qualifying is through England despite local companies wanting to employ and train apprentices. Will the Minister meet me to find a solution?
Context
BriggsAmasco, a company in the questioner's constituency, invests heavily in apprenticeships for mastic asphalt tradespeople. However, there is a severe shortage of qualified workers with only 11 fully qualified individuals and limited training programmes available.
Pat McFadden
Skills and apprenticeships are devolved in Scotland, and I would be happy to talk with her further. However, no specific commitments or actions were mentioned.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Secretary of State agree that the Scottish Government should join the Welsh Government in welcoming the thousands of jobs and significant economic growth that nuclear developments can bring?
Context
The MP welcomed the Government's decision to invest over £2 billion in creating Britain's first fleet of small modular reactors in Anglesey.
Jo Stevens
My hon. Friend makes an important point. When we made the £2.5 billion nuclear investment announcement at Coleg Menai, I saw the difference it will make to people in the area. I met students who will be able to learn and earn, and will not have to leave their family and community to get on in life.
Session: Economic Growth
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Cumbernauld will get its first direct service to London in the spring when Lumo's new Stirling to London Euston service starts stopping at Greenfaulds station. How will the Department ensure that rail reform allows communities such as mine to continue to benefit from open access services?
Context
Lumo's new Stirling to London Euston service will start stopping at Greenfaulds station, bringing a direct service to Cumbernauld.
Heidi Alexander
The Department's position on open access is clear: there will be a place for it in the reformed rail sector where it adds value. Great British Railways will oversee a rail network that delivers better services for passengers, and we know that there is a role for open access in supporting that aim.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am seeking advice from the Secretary of State. What advice would she give to my local cultural organisations in Cumbernauld, including new and emerging arts and music spaces and the local theatre, which are excited by the prospect of the town of culture competition? How can they engage with and benefit from the competition and ensure that community-led culture is at the heart of any bid?
Context
Local cultural organizations in Cumbernauld are excited about the town of culture competition and wish to understand how they can engage with it.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
I thank my hon. Friend for championing those incredible organisations in her constituency. Applications open this week for the town of culture competition. We have deliberately designed this contest so that it will benefit everybody who takes part, helping them to promote what happens in their local areas, with the least bureaucracy possible. We want local organisations to be heard loud and clear as part of the bids. The judging panel will be chaired by the incredible Phil Redmond, and he is designing the competition to ensure that organisations the length and breadth of this country are heard loud and clear.
Session: Town of Culture and City of Culture Competitions
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I welcome the Minister’s response. I am a long-standing member of the NHS credit union, which is one of the credit unions affected by the withdrawal of the family protection plan by CMutual on 30 November. Policyholders over the age of 70 who have paid premiums well in excess of what they would have expected to have paid out have been left in the lurch with no alternative provision given. In the interim, can she bring all the stakeholders to the table to try to reach a solution that benefits those policyholders in particular?
Context
The MP is concerned about policyholders over the age of 70 affected by the withdrawal of CMutual's family protection plan on November 30. She highlights that these individuals have paid premiums in excess of expected payouts and are now left without alternative provisions.
Lucy Rigby (Economic Secretary to the Treasury)
As my hon. Friend knows, I have been very sorry to hear of the difficulties of those affected by the withdrawal of that product. I pay tribute to her for all her efforts and those of her colleagues. They are doing everything possible to assist constituents. My officials are monitoring the matter very closely. We encourage anyone with information relevant to the Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation to go straight to the FCA. However, I would be more than happy to do as she suggests and get the stakeholders together.
Session: Financial Inclusion Strategy
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Does the Minister agree that in my constituency, where people are struggling to access healthcare, it is vital that the SNP Government make effective use of the recent funding uplift to finally deliver the long-promised elective treatment and diagnostic centre in Cumbernauld, so that we can cut waiting lists and get my constituents the care they need?
Context
Scottish Labour MP Katrina Murray points to the need for effective use of funding uplifts by the SNP Government to deliver on promises made regarding elective treatment and diagnostic centers.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Darren Jones)
My hon. Friend will know that it was Nicola Sturgeon, campaigning less than a month before the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, who promised a new elective treatment and diagnostic centre for the people of Cumbernauld. Four and a half years later, my hon. Friend’s constituents are still waiting, and the SNP Government have admitted that they will not be building it any time soon. This Labour Government have committed billions of pounds in extra funding for Scottish public services, but voters in Cumbernauld and across Scotland will rightly be asking the SNP Government the question, “Where’s the money gone, John?”
Session: Devolved Administrations
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There is a higher prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Scotland than in any other part of the UK. What steps is the Department taking to ensure that people living with MS can access both a timely diagnosis and equitable specialist care, regardless of where they live in the UK?
Stephen Kinnock
My hon. Friend raises an important point, and I would be more than happy to meet her to discuss it, because I think the complexity of what she raises needs some detail.
Session: Topical Questions
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Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the general manager of one of the major supermarkets in my constituency. We talked about our memories of the early days of the covid pandemic, with the rows and rows of empty shelves. All pandemic planning should build on the lessons learned from the last one, so what role is the retail and logistics sector playing in that?
Context
Following a meeting with the general manager of a major supermarket, who discussed empty shelves during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan Jarvis (Minister of State, Cabinet Office)
My hon. Friend is right: businesses that move and sell vital goods are an essential part of any pandemic response. The resilience action plan, which was published in response to module 1 of the covid-19 inquiry, seeks to enable a whole-of-society approach to pandemic resilience. As part of that effort, we invited businesses to participate in the ongoing national pandemic exercise, Exercise Pegasus.
Session: Future Pandemic Preparedness
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Many leisure centres, such as the Tryst in Cumbernauld, which was built and opened in 1973, are desperate to decarbonise but face huge costs and practical challenge of retrofitting renewable technologies into older buildings. Will my right hon Friend set out how Great British Energy will support vital community facilities like this in making the switch to clean energy and reducing their bills?
Context
Tryst leisure centre built in 1973 faces challenges retrofitting renewable technologies due to costs.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
My hon Friend speaks very well about these issues. GB Energy is already taking advantage of the huge potential of clean energy, and hundreds of schools, hospitals and NHS sites across the country are already benefiting. The statement of strategic priorities made it clear that GBE will work collaboratively and in partnership with Scottish public bodies and the Scottish Government to increase investment in the local community energy sector in Scotland. Organisations such as my hon Friend’s leisure centre sound like ideal candidates.
Session: Great British Energy Public Sector Renewable Energy Use
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We have highlighted the welcome investment in shipbuilding on the Clyde and the Forth, demonstrating the real benefit of being part of the Union. What assessment has the Minister made of other potential export deals? What steps is he taking to ensure that the Ministry of Defence takes up those opportunities?
Context
The Minister announced a defence industrial strategy, which includes investment in shipbuilding on the Clyde and the Forth.
Luke Pollard
The Type 26 deal with Norway shows what is possible when we have a determined export campaign. We are looking at working with a number of our European allies, and allies further afield, on export deals, not just for our larger platforms, such as warships, but missiles, electronic systems and a whole range of defence equipment.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Secretary of State outline what steps the Government are taking to ensure that firms such as Stewart-Buchanan Gauges are included in defence innovation initiatives and remain integral to UK supply chains?
Context
Stewart-Buchanan Gauges, an employee-owned business in the constituency, supplies high-quality gauges and valves for clients globally including SpaceX. It exemplifies world-class small and medium-sized enterprises that drive the economy and support the defence sector.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
I take my hat off to the firm in my hon. Friend’s constituency—it is exactly those sorts of businesses that are the backbone of a strong British defence industry. We have set up an SME support centre dedicated to making it easier to access Government contracts, and we will ringfence £400 million of direct defence investment going to SMEs, growing each successive year.
Session: Defence Sector Innovation
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Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating TK Murray Ltd on having already cross-trained more than half its workforce to become fully fledged installers of air source heat pump technology from gas boilers?
Context
The MP is celebrating a contractor's cross-training efforts to provide green jobs.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
I love Cumbernauld. My hon. Friend raises important opportunities in heat pump technology, growth not just about a better deal for consumers but manufacturing we can see. The example given is great.
Session: Clean Power Jobs
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I have previously praised in this Chamber the efforts of the fire and rescue service in responding to more than one major incident in Cumbernauld. Both my constituents and I are therefore concerned that the proposed cuts to Cumbernauld fire station will undermine its ability to respond to incidents and put lives at risk. Will the Secretary of State make representations to the Scottish Government to invest in fire services in one of Scotland’s largest towns?
Context
The MP expresses concern over proposed cuts to the Cumbernauld fire station, which she believes will undermine its ability to respond effectively to incidents in one of Scotland's largest towns.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Ian Murray)
My hon. Friend quite rightly speaks out against the cuts to Cumbernauld fire station, which sadly is just one example of the SNP’s dangerous mismanagement of Scotland’s fire services, as the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland told me just last month.
Session: Spending Review 2025 Scottish Public Services
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My constituent Tracy is living in local authority temporary accommodation after fleeing domestic violence. She currently relies on universal credit because the cost of her accommodation exceeds what she could earn locally by a factor of 10. As a single young person, she faces years before being allocated a flat and worries that future employers will question her years of unemployment and underemployment. Despite wanting to work full-time, she has been advised against it. Does the Minister agree we need to address this cliff edge issue?
Context
A constituent named Tracy is living in local authority temporary accommodation due to fleeing domestic violence. She faces high housing costs and uncertainty about securing permanent housing, which discourages her from seeking full-time employment.
The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important case to the House. Universal credit has no fixed hours requirement, but the link between housing costs and universal credit remains an issue. I am keen to look at the detail of her constituent’s case. Universal credit was meant to move people off benefits into work, but it clearly hasn't worked as needed, so considerable work is under way to address the inadequacies left by the Conservative Government.
Session: Universal Credit Support into Work
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One of the main concerns I have about assisted dying is that it should never be easier to help someone die than it is to help them live. If passed, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would make thousands of terminally ill people every year eligible to end their lives on the NHS. Does our health service have the money to fund this service as well as its priority of bringing down waiting lists?
Wes Streeting
Can I first thank my hon. Friend the Minister for Care for the considerable amount of work he has done to support the House as it makes its deliberations on this important issue? Of course, the Government are neutral; it is for the House to decide. There is not money allocated to set up the service in the Bill at present, but it is for Members of this House and the other place, should the Bill proceed, to decide whether to proceed. That is a decision that this Government will respect either way.
Session: Topical Questions
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Cumbernauld is fast becoming a centre for advanced manufacturing, with too many companies to name basing themselves there. Will the Minister set out how the UK’s trade agreements are helping such companies to expand into new markets, creating growth and jobs in places such as Cumbernauld? What steps are being taken to ensure that more Scottish manufacturers can take advantage of these deals?
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The MP noted Cumbernauld's growing advanced manufacturing sector, with many companies basing themselves there. She referenced the need for expansion into new markets.
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security (Mr Douglas Alexander)
I pay tribute to Cumbernauld’s advanced manufacturing capability. It is estimated that the UK-India free trade agreement will boost the whole UK economy by £4.8 billion and grow trade with India by over £25 billion annually. The Scotch Whisky Association forecasts £1 billion in extra exports and 1,200 new jobs. For Irn-Bru, which I understand is headquartered in my hon. Friend’s constituency, the agreement also removes India’s 33% tariffs on UK soft drinks. This India deal was delivered in the UK as a result of the hard work of our negotiators and the leadership of the Secretary of State, and it will benefit exporters and advanced manufacturers right across our country.
Session: Trade Agreements Programme
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of economic growth in Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland has a long and proud history of advanced engineering industries. What discussions have been had with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that companies such as Spirit AeroSystems have access to the Government’s increased investment in defence?
Context
Assessment of economic growth adequacy in Northern Ireland, referencing the history of advanced engineering industries.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
I am sure that my hon. Friend, and the whole House, welcomes the recently announced increase in defence expenditure. Northern Ireland has a strong and significant defence sector, and Spirit is part of that. The Secretary of State for Defence has made it very clear that he wants the increased expenditure to result in more jobs and more orders for British companies.
Session: Economic Growth
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I thank the Minister for his answer to the earlier question. Events such as Tartan Day provide a vital opportunity for companies such as RSE in Cumbernauld to promote their products to international markets. RSE has repeatedly told me that it wants to be a part of Brand Scotland. Will the Minister outline how he will work with the Scotland Office and the Scottish Government to ensure that Tartan Day is an even bigger success next year to secure investment in the Scottish economy and create Scottish jobs?
Context
Tartan Day is an event that provides Scottish companies the opportunity to promote their products internationally. The MP highlights RSE in Cumbernauld's desire to be part of Brand Scotland and seeks details on how the UK government will work with the devolved governments to ensure success.
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security (Mr Douglas Alexander)
Let me first pay tribute to RSE and all its brilliant work on water tech. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of representing Scotland in the United States along with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland at Tartan Week, where we met a range of businesses and investors to bang the drum for Scotland as a great place to invest and to work. It was, frankly, a powerful opportunity to show that Scotland has two Governments committed to its prosperity and wellbeing.
Session: Co-operation with Devolved Governments
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My constituent Stephen found out that he had prostate cancer almost by accident when he was treated for something else. Thankfully, it was diagnosed early and he is on his way to a good outcome. Despite prostate cancer being the most common cancer for men in Scotland, it is not one of the tumour types that has been promoted for early diagnosis in the current Scottish Government cancer strategy. Will the Minister encourage the Scottish Government to make specific reference to prostate cancer when promoting early diagnosis?
Context
A constituent of the MP, Stephen, was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost by accident while being treated for another condition. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Scotland.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)
I commend my hon. Friend for her commitment to her constituents, and pass on the best wishes of the whole House to Stephen in his recovery. Her constituents, like mine, are constantly on the receiving end of late diagnoses because of the underfunding of cancer services that the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) has mentioned. We will, of course, continue to raise this issue with the Scottish Government as part of our ongoing commitment to deal with Scotland’s biggest killer, which is cancer.
Session: Cancer Strategies
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Last Monday, 24 March, another two journalists were killed in Gaza. More than 200 journalists have been killed there since 7 October 2023. In addition, last week saw the arrests of both BBC and Swedish journalists, as well as many local journalists covering the unrest in Turkey. What are the Government doing to protect the role of journalists—regardless of nationality—who are showcasing what is going on in conflict zones?
Context
Journalists have been killed, arrested, and detained in various conflict zones such as Gaza and Turkey. The MP is concerned about the safety and freedom of these journalists.
Hamish Falconer
Whether in Gaza, Turkey or elsewhere, it is essential for journalists to be able to do their job. We are incredibly proud of the BBC and all the other UK outlets overseas that play a vital role in holding power to account, and we will continue to support them.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about the barriers preventing disabled people from not only entering but also staying in the workplace, such as a strict and punitive approach to attendance and sickness. There is also a failure to consider necessary adaptations that make work possible for disabled individuals. How will my right hon. Friend engage employers to ensure work is a positive and constructive experience for disabled people?
Context
Katrina Murray draws attention to her previous work representing disabled members on the national executive of Unison. She highlights barriers that prevent disabled individuals from entering and staying in the workplace, including a strict approach to attendance and sickness.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
We have launched the “Keep Britain Working” review, which is being led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, the ex-chair of the John Lewis Partnership. This review will look at how to make workplaces more inclusive and ensure that disabled people are given opportunities in the labour market because it is beneficial for businesses and good for disabled individuals.
Session: People with Disabilities and Long-term Health Conditions Work Support
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While the contract with Airbus is welcome, there is concern about the split of the Spirit plant in Belfast. Can the Secretary of State reassure me that wider defence and aerospace contracts with companies such as Skyrora in my constituency that are held in Belfast by the non-Airbus part of Spirit will not be put at risk because of that?
Context
Katrina Murray expressed concern about the split of the Spirit plant in Belfast and its potential impact on wider defence and aerospace contracts.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
I understand my hon. Friend’s concern. We will know the answers to these questions when the commercial negotiations are concluded, but I will draw the attention of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland to the specific issue that she has raised in relation to her constituency.
Session: Aerospace Sector
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Will the Minister work with local authorities and the Scottish Government to help more small businesses to bid successfully for contracts, especially in relation to large projects like the redevelopment of Cumbernauld town centre?
Context
The MP noted the redevelopment of Cumbernauld town centre as an example to help more small businesses bid successfully for contracts.
Georgia Gould
It is critical that we open up public procurement to small businesses. £300 billion is a huge amount of public money, and SMEs are rooted in our communities providing local, often good-quality jobs. We will crack down on late payments affecting cash flow.
Session: Public Procurement Reform
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Does the Foreign Secretary agree that Iran's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is a direct threat to Europe's security, and can he outline what steps he is taking to respond?
Context
There are concerns about Iran's involvement in supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine, potentially threatening Europe's security.
David Lammy
We are deeply concerned by Iran's malign behaviour. The transfer of ballistic missiles to Ukraine was escalatory, which is why I sanctioned Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. I will continue to speak to the Foreign Minister in Iran about these issues. Clearly, we are very concerned about any attempts by Iran to get nuclear capability.
Session: Topical Questions
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'Buy now, pay later' is attractive to young people who rely on irregular income. The hon. Member asked for assurances that the Chancellor's regulations will protect this group from problematic debt.
Context
Young people on zero-hours contracts are particularly vulnerable to problematic debt from 'buy now, pay later' services.
Tulip Siddiq
Proposed regulations aim to drive high standards of conduct among firms offering 'buy now, pay later' services, ensuring affordability checks and strong consumer protections are in place.
Session: Topical Questions
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According to research by UK Feminista, over a third of female school pupils have been sexually harassed while at school. Much of this can be traced back to misogynistic online influencers and the harmful impacts of pornography. Will the Home Secretary tell the House what she is doing to prioritise women's online safety and how she is engaging with counterparts in the devolved Administrations to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind when it comes to ending sexual harassment and the exploitation of women?
Context
Research by UK Feminista indicates that over a third of female school pupils have experienced sexual harassment. The question is about prioritising women's online safety.
Yvette Cooper
My hon. Friend makes an extremely important point. The mission for safer streets that the Government have set includes a really ambitious mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. We know that that is immensely difficult, and I hope that all the devolved Administrations, as well as local communities and organisations, will want to be part of it. My hon. Friend is right to prioritise women's online safety, and that is why my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is prioritising action on online deepfake abuse.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister raise the matter with the Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, so that we can get some resolution for my constituents?
Context
Constituents have been removed from the list of their general practice after making complaints.
Stephen Kinnock
Patients have an absolute right to complain about NHS services, and they should not be removed from a practice's list because of a complaint they have made. Health is of course devolved, but I have asked officials in the Department to engage with their Scottish Government counterparts on that matter to ensure that patients in my hon. Friend's constituency are treated with the respect and compassion that they deserve.
Session: Access to Primary Care
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Credit Unions
16 July 2025
Responding: Torsten Bell
Main Concerns
['At the outset of this debate, Katrina Murray highlighted her long-standing membership with the NHS credit union, which she first joined as a workplace credit union. She noted that the organisation began at the Southern General hospital in Glasgow to help low-paid staff and now has over 24,000 members across Scotland and parts of England. However, she also raised significant concerns about regulatory issues faced by credit unions, including the application of commercial lending standards which were never intended for mutuals, creating uncertainty and stifling growth.']
Specific Asks
['Katrina Murray urged the Minister to engage with these concerns and ensure regulatory clarity that supports rather than stifles credit unions. She also called for support in modernisation efforts by allowing investment in Credit Union Service Organisations (CUSOs) which could help share IT, compliance and admin systems.']
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General Debate
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The New Towns Act of 1946 aimed to address severe housing shortages, overcrowding, and poor living conditions post-war by planning whole communities with homes alongside jobs, schools, services, and g...
Attendance
71.4%
65 of 91 votes
Aye Votes
23
25.3% of votes
No Votes
42
46.2% of votes
Abstentions
26
28.6% of votes
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
4
PMQs Asked
31
Ministerial Questions Asked
42
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
91
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+9% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+131% above average
This MP:
31
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+764% above average
This MP:
42
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+4% above average
This MP:
71.4
Average:
68.8
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Katrina Murray's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.