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?”

“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…”

“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…”

“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…”

“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…”

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

“The Scottish Government have claimed that the UK Government offered limited engagement ahead of the spending review, despite extensive representations. What was the Treasury’s approach to engaging with the Scottish Government during the spending review process, and what was your role in this?”

“It is good to see that it is being promoted worldwide.”

“Why was the Brand Scotland programme publicly announced in the autumn Budget before the full business case had been approved by the Treasury? What assurances were in place at that stage to ensure value for money and deliverability of the programme objectives?”

“You have actually answered my supplementary, which was about what lessons can be learned from future spending rounds.”

“This House has heard many personal stories over the course of the Bill. Seeing a loved one die a long, protracted death is not an experience that I would wish on anybody, but once it has happened to you, the memory never fades. There are many important technical, legal and medical aspects of the Bill that are essential…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for securing the debate. The topic of the debate is very close to my heart. I went straight from school, aged 15, to working in a factory. There was never any suggestion that I could do something …”

“Colleagues have all touched on the skill gaps. The strategy was published in 2023, yet the skills delivery group has not convened. Can you tell me why and what the delay is? Once it is up and running, do you believe the group will be sufficiently agile to respond to the sector’s evolving workforce needs?”

“One of the colleges in my constituency has been taking children in and showing them the engineering side of things. Primary 6 and 7 were taken up, and they were all very encouraged and excited by it. I hope we get many more experiences like that in the future for those children coming through.”