Information between 18th December 2025 - 7th January 2026
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Defence: Manufacturing Industries
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 18th December 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase defence manufacturing capabilities. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The UK has a world class production and manufacturing eco-system, providing high-quality, cutting-edge armaments, components, and technologies for our Armed Forces and our allies. The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) 2025 sets out how we will deliver a defence sector that is more competitive, integrated, innovative and resilient, including by boosting UK manufacturing. Our new alliance with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, launched in the DIS, will lever world-leading research and development capabilities, and further accelerate industrial transformation. This builds on the strategic use of Advance Manufacturing in the development, delivery and sustainment of Defence capabilities.
We are committed to ensuring the Defence industry is a engine for economic growth through strengthened industrial relationships and domestic investment. We have committed £6 billion this Parliament towards munitions, as outlined in the Strategic Defence Review 2025, which supports defence capacity whilst generating local jobs and economic prosperity. This investment includes £1.5 billion for building six new energetics and munitions factories in the UK to deliver an ‘always on’ pipeline, locations and arrangements of which are being assessed through ongoing work. |
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Independent Review of the Loan Charge
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Friday 19th December 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role Ministers and officials had in setting the scope and terms of reference for the review of Loan Charge settlement arrangements conducted by Ray McCann. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Review’s Terms of Reference were drafted by the independent reviewer and then agreed with Ministers. Ministers received advice from officials in line with normal processes. This ensured that the Terms of Reference met legal requirements and the objectives agreed between Ministers and the reviewer. |
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Power Failures: Radio
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the (a) effectiveness of the role of BBC Radio 4 in national emergency communications and (b) the resilience of its transmission network to power loss. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that at least one UK-wide emergency radio service remains accessible to the public during extended power outages. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what contingency arrangements exist if local radio transmission infrastructure becomes unavailable during a national emergency. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the availability and duration of backup power supplies for radio broadcast transmission sites during prolonged power outages. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what proportion of radio broadcast transmission masts are equipped with on-site backup power capable of operating for more than (a) 12 hours, (b) 24 hours and (c) 72 hours without mains electricity. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the level of difference in emergency radio broadcast resilience between urban areas and rural or remote communities. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent testing has been undertaken of emergency power systems at radio broadcast transmission sites; and what the results of that testing were. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Radio: Power Failures
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 29th December 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department holds data on the loss of radio broadcast coverage during recent power outages in the Highlands and Islands. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and works with Cabinet Office and other lead Government Departments to ensure BBC’s capabilities are integrated into wider resilience planning.
Detailed planning and preparations for a range of risks including power outages is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC has informed the Government that its plan for maintaining emergency communications to the public in an extended national power outage includes a detailed assessment of back up power generation capacity and capabilities at key BBC sites and transmitter sites operated by third-party providers. The plan for this risk is designed to maintain broadcasts of key BBC radio channels nationally to both urban and rural communities. The BBC regularly tests its plan and procedures including live tests of its broadcast systems.
The loss of broadcast coverage to a specific geographic area is an operational matter for the BBC. The BBC collects and holds detailed information about the disruption of its radio services from individual transmitters.
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Drax Group: Timber
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 24th December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department plans to take to verify the proportion of wood burnt at Drax that is sustainable. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Monitoring and enforcement under the existing Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contract for Difference (CfD) schemes are the responsibility of the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and Ofgem respectively, who conduct independent checks to ensure compliance with the sustainability requirements.
Under the new Low-Carbon Dispatchable CfD the monitoring, reporting and verification regime has been enhanced by extending LCCC’s audit rights across Drax’s global supply chain, increasing the audit standard from ‘limited’ to ‘reasonable’ assurance, and requiring sustainability data to be reported down to the level of individual pellet mill facilities. This will provide increased confidence that the biomass used is 100% sustainable. |
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Drax Group: Timber
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 24th December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what standards of forest sustainability are required of Drax for the supply of electricity to (a) private data centres and (b) the National Grid. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Drax must ensure its power generation complies with the terms of its subsidy agreements, currently provided for by the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contract for Difference (CfD) schemes. These agreements include wide-ranging environmental protections addressing biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, legal and sustainable harvesting, and maintaining forest productivity, and require at least 70% of woody biomass to be sustainably sourced.
From 2027 these arrangements will be replaced by the new Low-Carbon Dispatchable CfD. This will require all of Drax’s generation to comply with strengthened sustainability standards, including an obligation to ensure that 100% of biomass used is sustainably sourced. We have also tightened the standard of supply chain greenhouse gas emissions and excluded primary feedstocks sourced from primary and old growth forests from receiving support payments. |
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Drax Group: Timber
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 24th December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Drax is contractually required to disclose to the Government where the trees used in the pellets it purchases were cut down. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Biomass generators must currently comply with the reporting requirements of the Renewables Obligation and Contract for Difference (CfD). These include reporting sustainability profiling data for biomass which includes the country of purchase of each fuel consignment. From 2027 under the new Low-Carbon Dispatchable CfD, enhanced reporting obligations will require Drax to report the country of origin, including the identification of each processing plant within the supply chain. |
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Helicopters: Rescue Services
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of rescue helicopter operational capability. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Throughout the procurement and service delivery lifecycle of the UK’s contracted search and rescue helicopter provision, capability is continually assessed against demand, ensuring that it will always meet the needs of the public. Recent examples include demand analyses, audit programmes and reviews of technical requirements to support procurements. |
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Juries
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of its proposals to alter the use of jury trials on defendants. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) An impact assessment will accompany our legislative measures, as is usual practice. |
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Monday 15th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey) That this House notes that the UK Government accepts written correspondence in Welsh but not in Scottish Gaelic; Tha an Taigh seo a’ toirt fa-near gu bheil Riaghaltas na Rìoghachd Aonaichte an-dràsta a’ gabhail ri conaltradh sgrìobhte sa Chuimris ach nach eil iad a’ gabhail ri conaltradh sgrìobhte sa Ghàidhlig; … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, … |
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Tuesday 13th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Police 12 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes the 175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Constabulary, now Surrey Police; recognises that the creation of the county police force followed widespread concern about lawlessness in Surrey in the mid nineteenth century, including the murder of the Reverend George Hollest in Frimley in 1850; acknowledges … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House commends volunteers and trustees of Earth Action North Devon, formerly Plastic Free North Devon, for their exemplary environmental leadership during 2025; applauds more than fifteen hundred community volunteers who collected more than 2.4 metric tonnes of discarded plastic and other waste across more than forty community clean-ups; … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th January 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House mourns the passing of Gerry Keating, former Newcastle upon Tyne City Councillor for Blakelaw and then North Jesmond, a teacher at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, as well as a long distance runner, a liberal, eccentric, maker and enjoyer of political mischief, contrarian, rugby league fanatic and, most … |
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Monday 12th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House condemns the use of Grok AI to generate and disseminate sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women and children on X, including digitally undressing and sexualising images of minors; notes with alarm that such material has included depictions of children as young as 10 and has circulated … |
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Wednesday 7th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Homelessness support in Eastbourne 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises the outstanding work of Eastbourne Borough Council and the many local organisations and charities in Eastbourne that support people experiencing homelessness; commends their commitment to providing emergency assistance, outreach, advice and long-term support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community; notes the contributions … |
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Wednesday 7th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 RESP and St Andrews Aquarium nominated for award 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the River Eden Sustainability Partnership (RESP) on being nominated for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); recognises this nomination as a significant achievement and notes that RESP is one of only two Scottish projects … |
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Wednesday 7th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Bake Shop, Ely named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire 9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates The Bake Shop in Ely on being named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire at the 2025 National Bakery Awards; recognises the remarkable achievement of the Bake Shop team led by general manager Ruth Reyes and head baker Tessa Johnstone; notes that this accolade adds to an impressive … |
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Tuesday 6th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement. |
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Tuesday 6th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Wimborne, Town of Culture 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the awarding of Wimborne as Dorset’s Town of Culture for 2026; eagerly anticipates a packed programme of performances, exhibitions and cultural events; commends our museums and galleries, such as the Museum of East Dorset, Walford Mill and Fossil Blue Gallery, the Tivoli theatre and performance groups … |
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Monday 1st December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th January 2026 Palestine Action hunger strike 69 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its extreme concern that six prisoners associated with Palestine Action have felt that they had no other recourse to protest against their prison conditions but to launch a hunger strike; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently to ensure their treatment … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 34 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt at delivery; notes that in September … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Future of Cambridge Veterinary School 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern over the reports of the closure of Cambridge Veterinary School; notes that this would constitute a severe blow to not only our public health but our food security, pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial stewardship and the vital multidisciplinary research required to keep us safe; acknowledges the concern … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 46 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 50th anniversary of Central Church Torquay 10 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Central Church in Torquay; notes that the foundation stone was laid in June 1975 and the building opened in September of that year; recognises the church’s distinctive white structure and its three crosses, a well-known and much-discussed feature of Torbay’s skyline; further … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 80th anniversary of the South Devon Branch of the Devonshire Association 9 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of The South Devon Branch of the Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts; notes the branch's remarkable contribution to South Devon's scientific, cultural, educational, literary and community life over the period since the end of hostilities in 1945; … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, who tragically lost his life while serving with the British Army in Ukraine; notes the unwavering support for Ukraine across the UK which Lance Corporal Hooley embodied; recognises his courage, professionalism and commitment to defending democratic values; acknowledges the … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern the pollution incident after a cargo ship lost 16 shipping containers on the Solent, affecting a stretch of coastline from the Witterings to Bognor Regis; further notes that the sheer volume of bananas, avocados, alongside plastic, foam installation and metal has caused concern for … |
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Thursday 18th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, together with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board, has temporarily closed the acceptance of new adult ADHD referrals; recognises the significant pressure currently facing the Trust, having received more referrals in a single month than it … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the past 37 years; … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Wemyss Ware wins Best Heritage Pottery Company 7 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Wemyss Ware on winning the Best Heritage Pottery Company at the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025; notes that Wemyss Ware is a highly collectable and sought-after pottery; celebrates that the pottery has been produced by Griselda Hill and her team at her Pottery in Ceres since 1985; … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Yeovil College's University Centre 8 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House congratulates Yeovil College’s University Centre on its largest-ever graduation ceremony; further congratulates the 110 graduates who took part; recognises the vital role played by the college and its partners in training and upskilling the local workforce; notes the importance of higher and degree apprenticeships in unlocking prosperity … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding contribution … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 In memory of Andrew Arbuckle MBE 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with great sadness the death of Andrew Arbuckle MBE, former Scottish Liberal Democrat Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife, who passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 81; recognises his long and distinguished career as a journalist, including four … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House congratulates the Swan Theatre in Yeovil constituency on opening new facilities to welcome its 50th Birthday, including a new bar and theatre foyer; recognises the important role played by the Swan Theatre and Yeovil Dramatic and Arts Society within the community; further recognises the vital contribution that … |
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Monday 5th January Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House congratulates the Good Fellowship Club on receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the exemplary work it has done to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in Yeovil; acknowledges its innovative approach to tackling loneliness, including the use of adapted coaches to collect members … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production 37 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death tolls; further recognises the enduring socio-economic challenges which … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the rising levels of homelessness across the UK and in Wiltshire, where at least 500 people are recorded as homeless, including those rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or hostels, and where the number of households in temporary accommodation has increased by around 70 per … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Construction of a new MRI centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital 8 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House welcomes the commencement of construction of a new MRI diagnostic centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, which will be capable of delivering over 17,000 scans a year and will bring care closer to patients; applauds the generosity of local charities, including the Newbury and Thatcham … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 West Lothian Youth Brass Bands 3 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House congratulates Kirkton Youth Band and Whitburn Youth Band on winning at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships; commends Kirkton Youth Band for achieving Gold in the Novice section under the leadership of Karen Heenan; recognises Whitburn Youth Band for securing Gold in the Development section led by … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 150th anniversary of Sandown Park Racecourse 7 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House congratulates Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher on reaching the milestone of its 150th anniversary in 2025; recognises the significant contribution the racecourse has made over a century and a half to the local economy; notes its role as a major national sporting venue and a driver of … |
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Tuesday 16th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Parkway Shopping in Newbury on winning a Gold International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice; praises Parkway’s innovative project to reduce energy consumption by installing high-efficiency LED lighting, cutting electricity usage by half; notes that this project has improved visitor experiences and will prevent seven … |
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Tuesday 16th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 60th anniversary of Re-engage Epsom and Ewell 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House congratulates Re-engage Epsom and Ewell on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution made by its volunteers in supporting lonely and isolated older people aged 75 and over through free monthly tea parties and a call-befriending service; notes that the group has supported hundreds … |
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Tuesday 16th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high … |
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Monday 15th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Postal workers and Royal Mail staff 30 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House expresses its sincere thanks to all postal workers and Royal Mail staff in Eastleigh and across the country for their dedication and hard work in delivering Christmas cards, parcels and presents during the busy festive period; recognises the professionalism, commitment and resilience they continue to demonstrate, including … |
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Monday 15th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House believes that too many people with disabilities or health conditions face long waits in the processing of Blue Badge applications by East Sussex County Council; notes the detrimental impact this has on their mobility and independence; further notes that the Government should routinely monitor wait times; also … |
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Monday 15th December Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction to … |
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Wednesday 17th December Angus MacDonald withdrew their signature from this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Speed of deportation of foreign offenders 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock) That this House notes with concern the long-standing failures to remove foreign national offenders promptly; welcomes the recent increase in deportations under the Early Removal Scheme; believes that the public expects decisive action to ensure that foreign criminals are removed from the UK swiftly; and calls on the Government to … |
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Monday 5th January 2026
Scrutiny evidence - Note of the Committee’s visit to Skye – December 2025 Scottish Affairs Committee Found: Members in attendance were: • Patricia Ferguson MP (Chair) • Mr Angus MacDonald • Douglas McAllister |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-12-17 09:30:00+00:00 Scottish Affairs Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Patricia Ferguson (Chair); Harriet Cross; Dave Doogan; Mr Angus MacDonald |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition At 9:30am: Oral evidence Zoe Holliday - Chief Executive at Community Energy Scotland Neil Mackinnon - Development Manager at Galson Estate Trust Alan Roseweir - Community Energy Project Lead at Wallacetown Community Energy Project At 10:30am: Oral evidence Gail Anderton - Community Benefits Manager at Highland Council Christianna Logan - Director of Customers and Stakeholders at SSEN Transmission Finley Becks-Phelps - UK Country Head of Development at Nadara Lynda Mitchell - Chief Executive at ALIEnergy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs At 9:30am: Oral evidence Warrick Malcolm - Director at ADS Scotland Andrew Kinniburgh - Director-General at Make UK Defense View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The future of Scotland’s high streets At 9:30am: Oral evidence Professor James White - Professor at University of Glasgow Professor Leigh Sparks - Professor at University of Stirling Professor Cathy Parker MBE - Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University At 10:30am: Oral evidence Colin Borland - Scotland Director at Federation of Small Businesses View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 26th January 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the BBC in Scotland View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 26th January 2026 11:30 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |