Monday started with questions to the Department of Work and Pensions, where I was given the chance to come in on the provision of high-quality jobs for young people. I highlighted the provision of free university level education in Scotland, and asked the Secretary of State whether she had considered how better access to higher … Read more
Thursday kicked off in the usual way, with questions to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ministerial team for their regular Orals session. I noted that Free Trade Agreements like the newly agreed one with New Zealand has put pressure on farmers across the UK to improve productivity. I asked what discussions Ministers had had … Read more
Last Tuesday saw another debate in Westminster Hall on asthma outcomes in the UK, this one broader than the last about ‘Lauren’s Law’. The Member for Strangford, Jim Shannon MP, opened by drawing on his personal experiences supporting his son with the condition. I was grateful for the opportunity to make two interventions during the … Read more
Last weekend marked Small Business Saturday, a campaign to recognise the success of small businesses and encourage people to shop local. I was delighted to visit Healthy Hounds in Blantyre, who offer a range of services from dog day care, grooming, dog first aid and much more. I enjoyed meeting Vikkie and the lovely dogs … Read more
This week in Parliament started with a bang, and I was pleased to have the chance to participate in a number of important sessions in the main Chamber. First, oral questions on Education policies, where I asked how the Government are seeking to improve knowledge of the gender and ethnicity pay gaps in school age … Read more
Yesterday was a very busy day in the House of Commons, and I had the opportunity to speak to a number of topics in the Chamber. First, the International Trade ministerial team appeared to respond to their oral question session. I was grateful for the chance to ask two questions during the session. First, on … Read more