Scotland
Scottish affairs, devolution, independence
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 196PMQs 2026-09-09
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
View all 1814National 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...
Regional Funding 2026-09-08
As the furthest southerly Labour MP, I note several recent funding announcements going to the north of England and mayoral strategic authorities. How will changes to regional funding support the Corni...
Economic Growth 2026-09-08
Last week, the UK Government announced a financial boost of £11.8 million to support the regional economy across Ayrshire. The money will fund projects across Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, supporting empl...
Topical Questions 2026-09-07
I welcome the £14 million of funding released this month to create opportunities for young people in my constituency. The money will train them in jobs for construction in net zero sectors. Does my ho...
Strengthening the Union 2026-09-02
Welsh NHS faces challenges with hospital waiting times and 'corridor care'. ITV Wales investigation uncovered 28 prevention of future death reports over 16 months related to the Betsi Cadwaladr univer...
Strengthening the Union 2026-09-02
Welsh NHS faces challenges with hospital waiting times and 'corridor care'. ITV Wales investigation uncovered 28 prevention of future death reports over 16 months related to the Betsi Cadwaladr univer...
Strengthening the Union 2026-09-02
Strong transport links between the nations of our United Kingdom are vital to strengthening the Union. However, since Loganair withdrew its regular Cardiff to Edinburgh service earlier this year, ther...
Strengthening the Union 2026-09-02
A strength of the Union is unity in diversity. Notwithstanding much progress since 2010, the last two years have seen a diminution in the number of Welsh speakers in Wales, particularly among young pe...