Speeches by Burke.

“Part of my question has already been asked, regarding the strategic ambitions that we would see for the Games—you have already alluded to that, Annette. How are you planning to make the most of the opportunity that the Games present to showcase Glasgow and Scotland’s ability to host global events, and to boost the city…”

“Is there anything more that the UK Government or Scottish Government could be doing to help you take advantage of these opportunities?”

“There has been a lot of discussion so far, and my question might contain a bit of duplication, but can you enhance your answer a wee bit? What progress have you made in preparing for the Games? What are the key things that have been delivered so far? Also, what are the key milestones, obstacles and uncertainties that y…”

“I was surprised and delighted that 16-year-olds are involved. It is really good to bring the age down so that they have that opportunity as well. I look forward to meeting Finnie.”

“Coming back to volunteers, I take it that there will be people who might have physical disabilities who want to volunteer. How do you support that, and is there an uptick in that?”

“Part of my question has been answered by Billy, about infrastructure and the public realm, but does that include any investments that would not have happened without the Games?”

“The 2014 Games, which were absolutely amazing, have stuck in everybody’s memory. It was a fantastic time and very uplifting for the city, and I hope we will be replicating that slightly now. People still talk about 2014 and always will. We saw investment in transport and infrastructure at that time and the regeneration…”

“Thanks for that, Billy. You mentioned the 384% increase in people joining clubs. In the north-east of my constituency, we have a lot of venues opening up, but my concern is how they will keep those venues open financially. There is a concern for me there. I think it is right that we have gained something from it, but h…”

“It is just that some people prefer indoor, and some of the sports have to be indoor. There are other things apart from sports; there are services that go in and help people. I would not like to see that totally disappear.”

“Part of my question has already been asked, regarding the strategic ambitions that we would see for the Games—you have already alluded to that, Annette. How are you planning to make the most of the opportunity that the Games present to showcase Glasgow and Scotland’s ability to host global events, and to boost the city…”

“Will my hon. Friend join me in recognising the essential work of student-led groups such as the Women+ in Engineering group at the University of Strathclyde in my constituency? Its members champion and support each other in overcoming the considerable barriers to entry that still remain in the science, technology and e…”

“This Bill will make work fairer for thousands in my constituency. However, my constituents are worried that Conservative Members seek to water down this legislation. Can the Secretary of State confirm that the Government will resist their attempts and are committed to introducing the Bill in full?”

“I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this animal cruelty to the attention of the House. Considering the advances that have been made in determining the sex of chicks before they hatch, does she agree that there is absolutely no excuse for commercial egg producers to be routinely culling animals on such a massive scale?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I would like to thank the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) for the opportunity to speak today about a matter of growing concern: the potential future switch-off of digital television broadcasting and what it means …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for securing this timely and important debate. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on grief support and the impact of death on society, I approach this issue through th…”

“I rise to present this petition on behalf of the family of Marc Spalding. Like too many families, their lives have been devastated as a consequence of the harm caused by gambling addiction. I am incredibly moved that through their pain, Marc’s mother and sister are advocating for others who may be experiencing a simila…”

“It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina Murray) for securing this important debate. I am delighted to join colleagues to speak about the essential and valuable role that credit unions play for many of my constituents in G…”

“You have answered my follow-on question. Thank you very much for that.”

“Do you think extending the Armed Forces Covenant legal duty to the devolved Governments will improve recognition and support for the veterans in Scotland?”

“On a more positive note, in Glasgow North East we have a purpose-built veterans’ accommodation. A member of my family who had served in the Afghanistan war unfortunately had to access that service, but it was there on the doorstep for him. Even though he had been at home for about eight years, his mental health started…”