Monday began with questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. On the topic of the importance of education in developing a highly skilled workforce, I asked what assessment there had been of how effective current personalised support is for neurodivergent individuals. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard … Read more
I started Monday with a Westminster Hall debate on Human Rights Legislation Reform, prompted by an e-petition expressing concerns that important aspects of the Human Rights Act may be repealed. I made two interventions in this debate. The first to question if the savings made by eliminating trivial human rights claims was proportionate to the … Read more
I am deeply saddened by the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. My constituency has a special royal connection, containing the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, one of Scotland’s oldest royal burghs. Her Majesty was, throughout her seventy-years as monarch, entirely dedicated to public service. Her sense of duty and the strength … Read more
The House returned after a short recess on Monday, kicking off with DWP Oral Questions. I had the opportunity to highlight the approximate 4,300 households in my constituency affected by automatic deductions from their Universal Credit awards, and the impact that has on children. You can read a transcript of my question, and the Minister’s … Read more
Monday started with Oral Questions to the Department for Education, where I asked whether the Government were supporting the initiative set up by universities across the UK and universities in Ukraine, to both provide courses virtually but also ensure that the physical university buildings are still there once the war is over. You can read … Read more
Monday kicked off with Oral Questions to the Department for Housing, Levelling Up and Communities, where I asked the Secretary of State what discussions he had had with the Culture Secretary about improving broadband connectivity across the UK, a key component of the Levelling Up Agenda. You can read a transcript of my question in … Read more