Scotland
Scottish affairs, devolution, independence
Recent PMQs Questions
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In response to my question last week, the Prime Minister stated that he was “very aware of every word in the Good Friday agreement, and I will stick to it 100% as Prime Minister.”—[Official Report, 1 ...
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The hon. Member wished Scotland well in their match and raised concerns over the refusal of a UK inquiry into the SNP's governance issues despite clear public concern....
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The 10-year bus pipeline shows demand for zero emission buses will double by 2030, but in Scotland, jobs are being lost due to overseas competition. Will the Prime Minister designate bus manufacturing...
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Depending upon the results in the elections next week, this may well be my final PMQs. I suppose that the same is perhaps true for the Prime Minister as well. But before then, does he understand that,...
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Westminster's tax policy is holding back investment and affecting jobs in the oil and gas sector in Scotland. The Chancellor has committed to change. Will the Prime Minister confirm when the oil and g...
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After his inept and failed coup against the Prime Minister, Anas Sarwar last week announced Scottish Labour's new campaign slogan—not “Into the abyss”, but, rather, the inspiring “Hold your nose and v...
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Even loyal Scottish Labour party members seem to have lost confidence in you. Can you explain why those who were close to him are abandoning him given your Government's record?...
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In Paisley and Renfrewshire South, the SNP-led Renfrewshire council has sat on its hands while the owners of the Paisley Centre seek support to transform the town centre. Does the Prime Minister agree...
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At a time when the Government are promoting a duty of candour to ensure that all public servants, including Ministers, have a legal duty to act with transparency and frankness, and when the Scottish G...
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The Scottish press is full of stories about the plot by Scottish Labour MPs to bring down the Prime Minister. One Scottish Labour MP said he is terrible, another Scottish Labour MP said the handling o...
Recent Ministerial Questions
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Will the Minister meet me and local Scottish Borders councillors to discuss their concerns about the impact of the cross-border connection, and will the Government support my Energy and Digital Infras...
Cross-border Connection
What discussions has the Minister had with the Scottish Borders council on the cross-border connection? The mega-pylons will have a major impact on residents, and local councillors and residents feel ...
Energy Costs for Businesses
Will the Minister commit to addressing these issues for public authorities as well as businesses?...
Topical Questions
When Torness closes in 2030, Scotland will be left without a nuclear power station for the first time since the 1950s. That steady, low-carbon power will still have to come from somewhere, but the SNP...
Topical Questions
The Minister is asked to ensure that off-grid communities are considered in energy support plans....
Youth Hubs
Will the Minister join me on a visit to the youth hub and Forth Valley college, and will the Department re-engage with the Falkirk-based local training provider Powering Futures, whose model could del...
Young People not in Education, Employment or Training 2026-09-14
Over the summer, I met many brilliant businesses in Glasgow East that are desperate and determined to give young people apprenticeships, opening the door to a lifetime of opportunities. However, many ...
National Resilience 2026-09-10
In order for us to have national resilience, we must have a network of local services that have local knowledge, local experience and are based in local communities. That should include well-funded lo...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
Nearly 100,000 hospitality jobs have disappeared in two years. Pubs, hotels and restaurants across the Scottish Borders are struggling with higher employment costs. When will the Labour Government cut...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
Following the summer, recovery will be at the forefront for communities in my constituency and others who have been impacted by devastating wildfires. Many businesses in these communities are in the h...