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David Mundell
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David Mundell
· 2005–present
2,352 speeches on record Last active 2 Mar 2026
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Middle East2 Mar 2026
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David Mundell
The Houthis in Yemen have declared their support for Iran but have so far taken no pre-emptive action. Given that the UK has previously been willing to take action against the Houthis, would we be willing to do so again if they become involved?
Hansard · 2 Mar 2026 · parliament.uk
Relations with Scottish Government25 Feb 2026
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David Mundell
I begin by paying tribute to the former Scottish Cabinet Secretary Jeane Freeman, who sadly passed away this month. I dealt extensively with Jeane in the implementation of the Scotland Act 2016 and always found her very professional and personable. I also hope that the Secretary of State’s visit to New Zealand was particularly successful,…
Hansard · 25 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Post Office Green Paper25 Feb 2026
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David Mundell
I have a particular interest in this matter, because the world’s oldest post office is in Sanquhar, in my constituency, which has operated continuously since 1712, despite some scares in recent years. The Minister would be very welcome to visit it. I urge him to get some urgency into the discussion with the banks, because…
Hansard · 25 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Business of the House5 Feb 2026
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David Mundell
The father of one of my constituents died unexpectedly, which was itself shocking and distressing for his family, but that distress has been compounded by the difficulties they have faced in getting access to vital information held on his mobile phone, computer and via online services. Indeed, the only way they can open his phone…
Hansard · 5 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Sudan5 Feb 2026
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David Mundell
I commend the Foreign Secretary for her proactive engagement with Parliament on this issue, because that is part of the way we will shine a light on these horrendous circumstances. I concur with the right hon. Member for Oxford East (Anneliese Dodds) about the importance of civilian engagement, that any ceasefire is linked to the…
Hansard · 5 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
China and Japan2 Feb 2026
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David Mundell
I echo the tributes to Jim Wallace. He was one of the most significant Scottish politicians of his generation and it was a privilege both to know him and to work with him. We have established that the Prime Minister was in the room, but what difference will it make for people who were not…
Hansard · 2 Feb 2026 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions29 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Latin America, I was interested to note that, after 25 years of negotiations, the EU has announced a trade deal with the Mercosur South American trading group. What is the position of the UK Government on a trading agreement with Mercosur?
Hansard · 29 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Business of the House29 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
I do not know whether the Leader of the House is a keen cyclist or mountain biker, but I am sure that he will share my excitement, and that of my constituents, that after the grand départ in Edinburgh, the Tour de France will pass through Innerleithen, Walkerburn and Canonbie in my constituency. Along with…
Hansard · 29 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Emergencies: Rural and Coastal Areas22 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
As I have said many times, I represent one of the largest rural constituencies in the United Kingdom, and Eskdalemuir is one of the most rural parts of that constituency. Constituents there remain extremely concerned about BT’s proposal to switch off analogue lines, given that the area has very poor mobile reception and frequent power…
Hansard · 22 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions22 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is still under consideration in the Scottish Parliament and has not been passed, contrary to the views of a number of Members of this House. This week, a number of measures had to be removed from the Bill because they were not compliant with the powers…
Hansard · 22 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Business of the House22 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
I echo the Leader of the House’s Burns night greetings for Sunday. Will he join me, in my position as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on nuclear energy, in congratulating the Nuclear Industry Association and all those in the nuclear industry who ensured the success of the fifth Nuclear Week in Parliament this week,…
Hansard · 22 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Yemen20 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
In his statement on 5 January , the Minister referred to the United Arab Emirates’ call then for a ceasefire. What discussions have since taken place with the United Arab Emirates, and is that still its position?
Hansard · 20 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Arctic Security19 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
In pushing back against the tariffs, will the Foreign Secretary and others make it clear to the US that it is not just the potential imposition of these tariffs, but the bandying about of the threat of tariffs, that is so disruptive and difficult for major British businesses that export to the US, such as…
Hansard · 19 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector15 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
To obtain funding, most small organisations require a bank account. Is the Secretary of State aware that many organisations are struggling to get a bank account? Some banks do not offer those services to small and voluntary organisations, or a huge amount of bureaucracy needs to be entered into in order to get an account.…
Hansard · 15 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Business of the House15 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
May I add my congratulations to my long-time Scottish Conservative and Unionist colleague, Lord Forsyth, on his election as Lord Speaker? In the pre-recess debate, I highlighted the exciting prospects for the redevelopment of the Chapelcross nuclear power station site in my constituency. For that redevelopment to go ahead, it will require an additional extensive…
Hansard · 15 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth14 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
The Secretary of State will know that the Borderlands inclusive growth deal is an important factor in driving growth in the south of Scotland, and I am looking forward to speaking to the Minister next week about the deal. With such deals, the important thing is getting the money out the door. Over the years,…
Hansard · 14 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Venezuela5 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
Can the Foreign Secretary say a bit more about engagement with the Commonwealth? Not only are there two Commonwealth countries immediately adjacent to Venezuela, but there is an important Commonwealth network across the Caribbean. Surely there must be a danger at this moment that some of those countries might think that their interests would be…
Hansard · 5 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Middle East and North Africa5 Jan 2026
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David Mundell
I also very much welcome the fact that the Minister made such reference to Yemen. As the hon. Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) has just said, we often say that Sudan does not get enough attention in this Chamber, but I am afraid that the attention that has been focused on Yemen in…
Hansard · 5 Jan 2026 · parliament.uk
Business of the House18 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
Madam Deputy Speaker, I wish you, all Members and House staff a very merry Christmas and a guid new year, when it comes. I have the honour to represent one of the largest rural constituencies in the United Kingdom, where the ability to drive is essential for many, particularly at Christmas, when we want to…
Hansard · 18 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Ukraine18 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
Can the Minister update us on de-mining in Ukraine? Ukrainian civilians are still regularly being killed by mines or improvised explosive devices. The last time that I had the opportunity to visit Ukraine, it was with the HALO Trust, which is based in my constituency and carries out the meticulous work of removing mines. The…
Hansard · 18 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Christmas Adjournment18 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
My constituency is larger than any in England and has over 100 distinct communities, which I could not even list in three minutes, so I intend just to focus on the highlights. I am delighted that the Backbench Business Committee has granted a debate on modernising marriage laws, because Europe’s self-proclaimed marriage capital, Gretna Green,…
Hansard · 18 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Engagements17 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
On Sunday at Arlington cemetery, I will have the honour of joining the families and friends of many of the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie on 21 December 1988 —the worst terrorist atrocity in the United Kingdom. Does the Prime Minister agree with me that, especially after all these…
Hansard · 17 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
INEOS Chemicals: Grangemouth17 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
It would be wrong not to commend the hon. Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) on this announcement as he has always been such a strong advocate for jobs at Grangemouth. Indeed, owing to his willingness to speak out against his Government, he lost the Labour Whip. I noted from the photographs issued around…
Hansard · 17 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Parliamentary Debate11 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
In her eloquent description of the importance of cross-border economic activity, the hon. Lady referred to Borderlands, which in many ways was a precursor to Pride in Place. Like her, I feel that the Borderlands initiative needs a bit more oomph behind it, so will she commit the Scotland Office to providing that oomph?
Hansard · 11 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House11 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
The Leader of the House will share my disappointment at the Scottish Government’s illogical and wrong-headed approach to nuclear power, which means that the former Chapelcross site in my constituency cannot be considered for a new nuclear power station. I hope that, like me, he welcomes the announcement from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority that there…
Hansard · 11 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Backbench Business - St Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsBackbench Business11 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
I congratulate the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this debate, which gives us an opportunity to consider some of the important issues facing Scotland. As a Member of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, I was very disappointed not to have the opportunity to take part in the debate reflecting on…
Hansard · 11 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House4 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
I was pleased to welcome pupils from Annan academy in my constituency to Parliament last week and to hear directly from those young people that many of them had actively participated in a consultation by SNP-led Dumfries and Galloway council to voice their opposition to an ill-thought-out proposal to cut free musical instrument tuition in…
Hansard · 4 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions2 Dec 2025
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David Mundell
The child nutrition fund is one of the most effective ways to enhance the impact and value for money of official development assistance spending by mobilising domestic resources, with philanthropic and private capital having the potential to multiply UK ODA contributions as much as sixfold. In 2023, the UK Government committed to a £16 million…
Hansard · 2 Dec 2025 · parliament.uk
Future of TV Distribution27 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
What recent progress the Future of TV Distribution stakeholder forum has made on its work.
Hansard · 27 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Defence Sector: Skills and Training26 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
I was delighted when Eastriggs in my constituency was shortlisted for a new UK munitions factory. The Secretary of State will know about its long history in munitions and the fact that the Ministry of Defence already owns the site. Will the Scotland Office continue to promote the project and join me in facing down…
Hansard · 26 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions25 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
The Secretary of State will be aware that since the law change, the number of children who have received NHS prescriptions for medical cannabis for severe epilepsy has been pitifully low. Families and campaigners believe that part of the reason is that the Home Office still has large responsibility for those products. Will the Secretary…
Hansard · 25 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
G20 and Ukraine25 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
I was very pleased that the Prime Minister mentioned Sudan; we cannot be blind to Russia’s malign interest there or across the Sahel. What discussions has he had with Prime Minister Modi about his approach to Russian oil and what appear to be his overly friendly social media posts towards President Putin?
Hansard · 25 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Gaza and Sudan18 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
I very much welcome the Foreign Secretary’s proactive statement, and I hope that will be the pattern of engagement with Parliament going forward. In addition to the horrendous atrocities that she and others have detailed, the World Food Programme has identified that 700,000 people face catastrophic hunger conditions in the coming months in Sudan, so…
Hansard · 18 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Clause 2 - National policy statements: parliamentary requirements13 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
I will speak to Lords amendment 28, which was introduced in the other place but relates specifically to my constituency. The Eskdalemuir seismic array, which is near the village of Eskdalemuir in my constituency, is a seismological monitoring station established to detect seismic signals from nuclear explosions. To a generation that grew up following the…
Hansard · 13 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
BBC Leadership11 Nov 2025
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David Mundell
I have long been a champion of the BBC as a UK national institution, but at the last charter review I raised my concern about the prevalence of a metropolitan elite at the heart of the BBC—not just at UK level but in Scotland—who do not always convey that they understand or indeed respect rural…
Hansard · 11 Nov 2025 · parliament.uk
Investment in Businesses30 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
A major lodge development at Irvine House near Canonbie, and the potential for a Center Parcs in the borders, show that there is still great potential for jobs in the tourism industry my constituency. Will the Secretary of State encourage the Chancellor to follow the advice of the Scottish Hospitality Group and give hospitality a…
Hansard · 30 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Sudan: Protection of Civilians30 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
I thank you for granting this urgent question, Mr Speaker, as you have done with a number of others, but this important issue should not have to come to the Floor of the House by way of an urgent question. The Government must be more proactive. The Minister for Africa gave a commitment to the…
Hansard · 30 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House30 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
Kelloholm is a former mining community in my constituency. Like the rest of Upper Nithsdale, it has few amenities, so it came as a complete shock to local people when, out of the blue, SNP-led Dumfries and Galloway council suggested closing the Hillview leisure centre as a possible budget-saving measure, despite the centre’s pivotal role…
Hansard · 30 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Tourism: Major Energy Infrastructure Projects16 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
My constituency has the largest number of wind turbines, either constructed or consented to. Does the Minister share my concern that the Scottish Government continue to override the views of local councils and local communities in consenting to further projects that are to the detriment of the landscape and therefore the local tourist industry?
Hansard · 16 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Small Churches in Rural Constituencies16 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
Can I ask the hon. Lady to encourage the Church Commissioners to share best practice and their experience of sustaining small churches in rural communities with the Church of Scotland? Sadly, in my constituency we have seen almost the wholesale closure of every small church in a rural area.
Hansard · 16 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House16 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
I welcome the right hon. Gentleman to his post, and my athletic constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) , to his. Today at 2 pm there will be a protest in Moffat by campaigners who are making a last-ditch attempt to save the local Bank of Scotland…
Hansard · 16 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Pride in Place15 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
Borderlands was a fully-funded initiative launched by the former Government, and it is now supported by the Department, the Scottish Government and the Scotland Office here in Westminster. It is designed to meet all the objectives that she has set out in the south of Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland, but for some reason, only a…
Hansard · 15 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions14 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
Will the Minister confirm that there is now a timetable to ensure that everyone who has a radio teleswitch meter will have it replaced without losing their electricity, heating or hot water?
Hansard · 14 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Middle East14 Oct 2025
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David Mundell
I very much welcome the release of the hostages and what the Prime Minister said about aid. However, flooding Gaza with aid is not an end in itself; this is about its distribution to those who need it most. What reassurances can he give the House that gangsters and criminal gangs will not play any…
Hansard · 14 Oct 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House4 Sep 2025
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David Mundell
Will the Leader of the House join me in recognising Gretna Green in my constituency as not just the wedding capital of the UK, but the wedding capital of Europe? It is particularly popular with couples from the north-west, and obviously, any MP who is still looking to be wed would be made most welcome…
Hansard · 4 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Hospitality Sector3 Sep 2025
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David Mundell
On that point, does my right hon. Friend agree with my constituent, Stephen Montgomery, who is the director of the Scottish Hospitality Group, that the very circumstances he is setting out have brought the industry to the brink, and that unless the Government start listening, it is going to go over a cliff edge?
Hansard · 3 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Middle East1 Sep 2025
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David Mundell
Will the Foreign Secretary confirm that he specifically raised delivery of aid in his discussions with his US counterparts? The United States is a hugely important actor in that regard: it has the potential to be positive in improving the existing arrangements, but it also has the potential to be a blocker. His interaction with…
Hansard · 1 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Lisbon Maru Memorial1 Sep 2025
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David Mundell
I commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward the debate and the fact that we were able to have a debate in the House specifically about VJ Day. It is an issue that the events in the far east and some of the horrors that happened there are not known as well as they should…
Hansard · 1 Sep 2025 · parliament.uk
Middle East21 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Everybody condemns the deaths as people queue for aid, but this aid system that was enforced is only possible because of the support of the United States in its delivery—so what is the Foreign Secretary doing to persuade the United States that this is not the way to deliver aid into Gaza?
Hansard · 21 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional Report21 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on HIV, AIDS and sexual health, I very much welcome the removal of the 1982 start date. Coincidentally, today is Zero HIV Stigma Day, so it is important to recognise the stigma that many people suffered as a result of contracting HIV through infected blood. I hope that…
Hansard · 21 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary21 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Last weekend I met my constituent Margaret Barbour, of Rosefield farm near Annan, to hear about the experience of her father, Sergeant Major Jock Wylie, and to look through the letters, paperwork and photographs that she has kept. A riding instructor in the Lanarkshire Yeomanry Territorials, Jock was deployed in 1940 to the far east.…
Hansard · 21 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Devolved Governments: Co-operation10 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Are the Government still committed to one civil service across the United Kingdom? If so, what are they proactively doing to ensure that as part of their career development, UK Government civil servants can work within the devolved Administrations and that those within the devolved Administrations can have roles within the UK Government?
Hansard · 10 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions10 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
I was disappointed that the UK Government did not go ahead with proposals for a Glasgow campus for UK Government offices. One reason behind that proposal was upgrading the facilities available to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office staff who are located at Abercrombie House in East Kilbride, which had been assessed as lacking the facilities…
Hansard · 10 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House10 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
I sincerely thank the Leader of the House for announcing that there will be a debate on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. It confirms how worth while it is to come to business questions and make the case for a debate. I am sure the Leader of the House will join me in congratulating…
Hansard · 10 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Spending Review 2025: Scottish Public Services9 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Does the Secretary of State share my view that, whatever the SNP Scottish Government’s budget, they have cynically and systematically deprived funding from areas that do not support independence, leaving councils such as Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders and their health boards struggling to provide basic services?
Hansard · 9 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
People on Low Incomes in Rural Communities3 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
With the closure of many churches in rural communities in England and in Scotland, too, are the commissioners concerned that people living in rural areas, particularly those on low incomes, might not be able to access worship within easy reach of their own communities?
Hansard · 3 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House3 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Will the Leader of the House ensure that before the summer recess there is either a statement or a debate in Government time on Sudan? She will know that it is the worst humanitarian crisis ongoing in the world: tens of thousands of people killed, millions displaced and millions facing hunger every day, particularly in…
Hansard · 3 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
Investment: Technology Businesses2 Jul 2025
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David Mundell
Does the Minister accept, though, that poor road access from the north of the United Kingdom is one impediment to investment in Northern Ireland, and therefore another reason why we should see the A75 upgrading?
Hansard · 2 Jul 2025 · parliament.uk
New Clause 52 - Offence of trespassing with intent to commit criminal offence17 Jun 2025
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David Mundell
I rise to support amendment 19, in the name of my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) . I hope that the Minister listened to the compelling case that my hon. Friend made, and to the compelling case made by the hon. Member for Hitchin (Alistair Strathern) on the issue…
Hansard · 17 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Nuclear Power: Investment10 Jun 2025
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David Mundell
As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on nuclear energy, and having championed the nuclear industry for 20 years in this Parliament, even when it was not popular on either side of the House, I very much welcome today’s announcement, because I have seen over 60 years in my constituency the economic impact of the…
Hansard · 10 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House5 Jun 2025
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David Mundell
Will the Leader of the House bring forward a specific debate that focuses on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the war in the far east, so that the horrific conditions in which those, for example, in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers had to fight and the conditions that people faced…
Hansard · 5 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Bank Closures and Banking Hubs5 Jun 2025
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David Mundell
I welcome the point that the hon. Gentleman is raising. There is also an issue with cash machines inside shops that may be open for longer, but they are stocked from the shop by the cash received in the premises. There can be cash machines in a shop that have no cash in them, but…
Hansard · 5 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Battery Energy Storage Sites: Safety Regulations5 Jun 2025
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David Mundell
Does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that the location of many of these sites are in rural areas, which are often served primarily by retained firefighters? They are a long way from where specialist firefighting resources would come from, and that does not seem to be taken into account fully in the planning process.
Hansard · 5 Jun 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions19 May 2025
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David Mundell
Land at Eastriggs in my constituency, formerly part of MOD Eastriggs, was declared surplus, and 18 acres were successfully leased to a rail business that provided important jobs in the constituency. However, the plans for the remainder of the site seem to have got bogged down. I hope that Ministers can expedite a decision, so…
Hansard · 19 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Driving Test Backlog15 May 2025
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David Mundell
Does the Minister acknowledge that part of what has happened as a result of the pressure tests has been a displacement of learner drivers to test centres in rural areas, where they perceive that there might be less waiting time? That is prejudicing against local applicants. Will she do everything she can to ensure that…
Hansard · 15 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House15 May 2025
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David Mundell
The Leader of the House has previously been very helpful in facilitating ministerial engagement on the switch-off of the radio teleswitch service. However, the switch-off is due to take place at the end of June, which is only weeks away, and reports suggest that over 100,000 people in Scotland still have not had a new…
Hansard · 15 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions12 May 2025
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David Mundell
What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that the financial reparations that will be made to LGBT veterans following the Etherton review are not taken into consideration when assessing entitlement to other benefits?
Hansard · 12 May 2025 · parliament.uk
US-UK Trade Deal: Northern Ireland12 May 2025
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David Mundell
Although it pains me, as it does, to do so, I have to concede that whiskey is produced in Northern Ireland. When the Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security made the statement on the Indian trade deal, he understandably placed great emphasis on the benefits to the Scotch whisky industry and indeed the UK…
Hansard · 12 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Middle East Update6 May 2025
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David Mundell
What dialogue is ongoing with Egypt at this time? There are concerns about the pressure on Egypt, not just from the situation in Gaza and its obvious interest in the Rafah crossing, but in the south from the conflict in Sudan. Egypt remains an important party in getting to a resolution. What is the Government’s…
Hansard · 6 May 2025 · parliament.uk
Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary6 May 2025
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David Mundell
I look forward to marking VE Day on Thursday in the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar, which is part of Upper Nithsdale’s proud military heritage, at the beacon to be lit at Hass hill in Lockerbie, and at a parade in Dumfries on Saturday. What Ministers and yourself, Madam Deputy Speaker, might not know is that…
Hansard · 6 May 2025 · parliament.uk
UK Airstrike: Houthi Military Facility30 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
I very much welcome the statement and the action, which I fully support, and I am very pleased to hear of the level of engagement by the US. The Secretary of State will recall that the humanitarian situation in Yemen was the subject of frequent debate and discussion during the previous Parliament, but it appears…
Hansard · 30 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Energy Grid Resilience30 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
I did not run the London marathon and I never will, but I am hugely admiring of all colleagues who did, and particularly my hon. Friend the Member for Gordon and Buchan (Harriet Cross) and her incredible time. The Minister referenced the point I made yesterday about the grid in Scotland and previously expressed concerns…
Hansard · 30 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions29 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
When I was at the Scotland Office, I was regularly lobbied by retired senior executives from the electricity industry who wanted to state their concerns about how long it would take to reboot the network in Scotland if there was a major outage. Obviously, I sought the necessary assurances from those running the network, but…
Hansard · 29 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
London Sudan Conference24 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the London Sudan conference.
Hansard · 24 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House24 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
Recently, the Bank of Scotland announced the closure of all five of its branches in my constituency. As part of the follow-through, the organisation Link makes an assessment of access to cash, and in particular whether a free-to-use cash machine should be provided. However, it is bound by very strict criteria, meaning that it has…
Hansard · 24 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Exports: Impact of US Tariffs23 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on Scotland’s exports to that country.
Hansard · 23 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Ukraine Update22 Apr 2025
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David Mundell
I very much welcome the robust tone of the Secretary of State’s statement and his responses, but I am sure that deep inside he also regrets the fact that they are not reflected by many in the US Administration. Although across the House I am sure that we all appreciate the diplomatic challenges of dealing…
Hansard · 22 Apr 2025 · parliament.uk
Disruption at Heathrow24 Mar 2025
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David Mundell
Obviously, this event was on a catastrophic scale, but there is regular disruption at Heathrow. One of the consequences of that is the wholesale cancellation of flights between Heathrow and Scotland, which I have raised previously in this Chamber. When Ruth Kelly does her report on Heathrow’s resilience, will she look at its wider resilience…
Hansard · 24 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House20 Mar 2025
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David Mundell
My condolences to the shadow Leader of the House. I have spent many happy hours looking for lost Polly Pocket pieces. The Leader of the House has had many invitations to the Scottish Borders, and I extend an invitation for her to come to the Langholm Common Riding, which is a fantastic event where the…
Hansard · 20 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions13 Mar 2025
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David Mundell
I am sure that Ministers will join me in welcoming the £90 million investment by dairy firm Arla in the plant in my constituency, which will create up to 90 jobs. Does not that reinforce the fact that agriculture remains at the heart of the rural economy in constituencies such as mine? Should not the…
Hansard · 13 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Farming13 Mar 2025
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David Mundell
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his excellent contribution to this debate. Do the points that he is making not underline the issue that is faced in my constituency? Given the value of land, it is being bought up by private equity firms and pension funds for use in industrial tree production or solar…
Hansard · 13 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Syria10 Mar 2025
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David Mundell
Russia has obviously been significantly involved in Syria previously. As part of the Minister’s investigations and getting an overview of what has happened, will he look specifically at whether Russia played any role in these events, particularly through social media?
Hansard · 10 Mar 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions13 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
I do not know whether the Secretary of State is aware that large swathes of British Airways flights between London and Scotland are automatically cancelled when there are serious weather or technical issues at Heathrow. British Airways says that if the Secretary of State’s officials, the Civil Aviation Authority, Heathrow and airlines worked together, the…
Hansard · 13 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Ukraine13 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
I am sure the Minister will acknowledge, as I do, the huge effort of the Ukrainian diaspora in the UK, of which a large proportion is in Scotland, particularly in and around my constituency. Given the huge efforts they have made, does she agree that we must not convey the idea in the coming weeks…
Hansard · 13 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House13 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
With grateful thanks to the Backbench Business Committee, I am leading a debate in Westminster Hall this afternoon on HIV Testing Week. The all-party parliamentary group on HIV, Aids and sexual health is keen to highlight the week and very much welcomes the test taken by the Prime Minister as part of highlighting that facility.…
Hansard · 13 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions10 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
The Eskdalemuir seismic array in my constituency monitors compliance with the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. At the moment, there is a restriction on wind farm development in the vicinity of the array, but wind farm developers are lobbying hard to have those restrictions relaxed. Can Ministers give a guarantee that they will not be…
Hansard · 10 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories6 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
What practical support are the Government giving to Egypt now that the Rafah crossing has reopened for medical emergencies? When that happened previously, it put enormous pressure on the Egyptian health service and caused some civil unrest in Egypt. As the right hon. Lady knows, Egypt is also under pressure on its southern border due…
Hansard · 6 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House6 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
May I echo the call from the hon. Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) for a Government response to the Hughes report on the use of sodium valproate? My constituent Charlie Bethune has been not only an incredible carer for his daughter Autumn but a doughty campaigner on this issue, which he is…
Hansard · 6 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Coalfield Communities6 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
I commend the hon. Member on securing this debate. I agree 100% with the hon. Member for Neath and Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) . I have many constituents who are in exactly the same position, although the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) did not mention Scotland, which has a proud mining tradition. Communities in…
Hansard · 6 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Chagos Islands5 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. There has never been a satisfactory explanation as to why this deal was rushed out hours before a very unpopular Government called a general election in Mauritius, which created the impression that this Government were attempting to interfere in Mauritius’s democratic…
Hansard · 5 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions4 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
I took part in last week’s very successful Nuclear Week in Parliament, and was pleased to see so many officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero engaging in it, but the dark cloud on the horizon for me and my constituents is that the Scottish National party Government in Scotland still use…
Hansard · 4 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions3 Feb 2025
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David Mundell
It is now nine years since the Scotland Act 2016 transferred a swathe of welfare powers to the Scottish Government. Are Ministers in a position to give a finite date by which the Scottish Government will actually have taken on all those powers and responsibilities? That is still not the case.
Hansard · 3 Feb 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions30 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
Yesterday, out of the blue, Bank of Scotland announced that it will close five branches in my constituency, leaving hundreds of square miles of the rural south of Scotland without a single bank branch. While we must work with Link and others to ensure access to cash in those communities, does the Minister share my…
Hansard · 30 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Avian Influenza30 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I have one of the UK’s largest egg producers in my constituency. However, the other trend is that more birds are being kept in a domestic situation—hens, geese and ducks. How are the Government monitoring those who are not professional bird keepers and ensuring that such situations are also subject to the necessary control and…
Hansard · 30 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Women’s Health Strategy30 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on HIV, AIDS and sexual health, may I ask the Minister about the very low take-up of pre-exposure prophylaxis among women in the UK? What steps are being taken to change that? Obviously, there are barriers such as stigma and low levels of information, but does she agree…
Hansard · 30 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Business of the House30 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
Could the Leader of the House bring forward a statement on smart meters and their roll-out? She may be aware that there was a geographic divide in the United Kingdom in the original roll-out, whereby properties essentially north of the M62 were supplied with data by something called the radio teleswitch service. The service is…
Hansard · 30 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Local Post Offices30 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I thank the hon. Gentleman for taking my intervention and for the points that he is making. In response to a question I asked, the Government said that more than one in 10 post office services are not provided in what people would recognise as a post office. Some services are provided out the back…
Hansard · 30 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Storm Éowyn27 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
My constituency was very significantly impacted by the storm, and we were just grateful there was no loss of life. That is why I was particularly sorry to hear about the young man in Mauchline; my condolences go out to his family. I pay tribute to all the emergency services, local authorities and everybody at…
Hansard · 27 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Promoting Scotland Internationally22 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
When President Trump visited Scotland during his first presidency, I was tasked with officially welcoming him. The details of that will appear in my memoirs, but while we may disagree with President Trump on many specific issues, it is clear that he has a deep affection for Scotland, due to the birth of his mother…
Hansard · 22 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Former Mineworkers’ Pensions21 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I have significant former mining areas in the Douglas valley and Upper Nithsdale in my constituency. Constituents there are concerned about the British Coal scheme, because many people in that scheme actually worked underground before being promoted into other jobs. To ensure fairness in the implementation of this Government policy, will the Minister make sure…
Hansard · 21 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth15 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
In his Union connectivity review, Lord Hendy, now a Minister in the Government, identified that upgrading the A75 would have significant economic benefits, not just for Northern Ireland but for the whole of the United Kingdom. There was another fatal accident on that road in my constituency last week. Will the Secretary of State join…
Hansard · 15 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Foot and Mouth Disease15 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
My constituency was one of the most significantly impacted by the 2001 outbreak. Virtually every hoofed animal in Dumfriesshire was slaughtered, and the smoke from the pyre hung over the Annan valley in particular for days. A large part of the market in livestock in my constituency comes from Longtown market, in the constituency of…
Hansard · 15 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Sudan: Humanitarian Situation14 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I welcome what the right hon. Lady said yesterday, but the delivery of aid is clearly being used as a weapon in this conflict. What steps are being taken to ensure that the aid gets through to the people most in need on the ground in Sudan?
Hansard · 14 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Sudan: US Determination of Genocide13 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I welcome this urgent question because it is an opportunity to shine a light on these appalling events. Unfortunately, following the right hon. Lady’s last statement, we did not get much attention—even national attention—on them, and we must all try to ensure that we do. Does she still think that the Jeddah process can bring…
Hansard · 13 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Public Finances: Borrowing Costs9 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
When will the Chief Secretary take responsibility for the actions of his own Government? We had a general election, and that is when the public held the previous Government to account. They gave their verdict, and the Labour party is in power now. What the public want is accountability for this Government’s reckless decisions: the…
Hansard · 9 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions6 Jan 2025
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David Mundell
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Given the Secretary of State for Defence’s previous remarks, can he set out for the House exactly what discussions there have been between Ministers and the incoming Trump Administration on the future of the Diego Garcia base?
Hansard · 6 Jan 2025 · parliament.uk
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty18 Dec 2024
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David Mundell
I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Surely the Minister must accept, though, that the timing of this announcement was one of the biggest diplomatic gaffes of modern times. It came literally hours before a general election was called. There was a widespread perception in Mauritius that this Government…
Hansard · 18 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]18 Dec 2024
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David Mundell
I should declare that I am the treasurer and international representative of the CPA UK branch. The scale of the resentment, and indeed anger, among Commonwealth countries at the previous structure of the CPA is sometimes not clear in this House. A body had been set up to consider alternative structures, in particular the CPA…
Hansard · 18 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Syria9 Dec 2024
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David Mundell
I have never regretted my vote in favour of military action in 2013, and I certainly welcome the fact that President Assad has been brought down. I welcome what the Foreign Secretary has to say on humanitarian aid, but there are myriad UN Security Council resolutions in place on humanitarian aid, and on rebuilding Syria…
Hansard · 9 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Economic Growth4 Dec 2024
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David Mundell
With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I wish Peter MacMahon well as he steps down as Scottish political editor of ITV Border. Peter has provided outstanding coverage of not just Scottish questions in this Parliament but Scottish politics more generally to my constituents and those across the south of Scotland. I am sure the Secretary of…
Hansard · 4 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Farming and Inheritance Tax4 Dec 2024
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David Mundell
I commend my near neighbour, the hon. Member for Penrith and Solway (Markus Campbell-Savours) , on his brave contribution. It is hard to come to this Chamber and tell the truth when the pressure from the Whips and the party is to defend the Government at all costs. He made it absolutely clear that this…
Hansard · 4 Dec 2024 · parliament.uk
Business of the House28 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
Will the Leader of the House join me in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Annandale Distillery in my constituency? Built in the 1830s, it was abandoned in 1919, but brought back to life with much love and passion by Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church in 2014. It now not only produces excellent whisky,…
Hansard · 28 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
UK Leadership on Sudan28 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
I very much welcome the statement and the increased focus on Sudan. Evidence given to the International Development Committee is clear that those in Sudan feel that the conflict has been forgotten and ignored, partly because it has received so little international media attention. Anything that can change that is welcome. I commend to the…
Hansard · 28 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions26 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
With World Aids Day approaching, I am sure the whole House will agree on the impact that the Global Fund has had on tackling HIV and AIDS globally. With our replenishment coming next year, will Ministers commit to the UK continuing to make a significant contribution to the Global Fund?
Hansard · 26 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
COP2926 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
I commend to the Secretary of State “The UK Small Island Developing States Strategy” report, which was produced by the International Development Committee just before Parliament was dissolved for the general election. A key focus of that report is the need to support those island states not just at COP, but all the time by…
Hansard · 26 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions21 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
My condolences to John Prescott’s family. I am long enough in the tooth to remember when he was the Transport Secretary. A feasibility study on the Borders rail link was a fundamental part of the Borderlands growth deal. For some reason, the Scottish Government do not seem to prioritise transport links with England, so it…
Hansard · 21 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
G20 and COP29 Summits21 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
Obviously, President Lula’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is to be welcomed, but such initiatives become mere platitudes if they are not backed up by action and resources. In practical terms, what is the UK’s commitment to this initiative?
Hansard · 21 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Business of the House21 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
The right hon. Lady will be aware that it is some considerable time since cannabis was legalised for medicinal use, but the number of people who have been able to obtain an NHS prescription for medical cannabis is minuscule. Will she bring forward a debate in Government time that allows us to discuss the obstacles…
Hansard · 21 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Topical Questions19 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
Opt-out testing for HIV at A&E has been a great success since it was announced last year, particularly in identifying those who were not aware they had the disease and among difficult-to-reach communities. Can the Health Secretary confirm whether the programme will continue?
Hansard · 19 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
Ukraine18 Nov 2024
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David Mundell
Did the Prime Minister raise Ukraine during his meeting with President Xi given China’s undoubted influence over Russia and North Korea?
Hansard · 18 Nov 2024 · parliament.uk
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