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Wednesday 15th October 2025 11 a.m.
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)

Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Subject: Access to community helipads in rural areas
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Division Votes
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170
16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context
Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79


Written Answers
Personation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the number of people who have faced identity fraud through impersonation.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

Cifas, a not-for-profit fraud prevention organisation, holds records of first and third-party fraud risk, including identity fraud. In the first six months of 2025, Cifas reported that over 118,000 identity fraud cases were reported to their NFD in their Fraudscape 2025 six-month update (Fraudscape 2025 - Cifas).

Identity theft is not a standalone criminal offence and not included in official crime statistics The Independent Review of Fraud Offences will consider whether a specific offence for identity theft is needed.

We also recognise that one of the most effective ways of preventing identity theft enabled fraud is to improve the safety and security of the identity systems we use. The Government is developing proposals for a digital identity system, to enable people to prove their identity securely, without physical documents, with the aim of reducing identity-enabled fraud and crime. Information on digital identity and the Trust Framework can be found here: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - GOV.UK.

It is also important to empower the public to protect themselves and keep their identities safe. That is why we have introduced a checklist, providing advice and steps on how to prevent the misuse of identities: Identity fraud victims' checklist.

Personation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help protect people from identity fraud through impersonation.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

Cifas, a not-for-profit fraud prevention organisation, holds records of first and third-party fraud risk, including identity fraud. In the first six months of 2025, Cifas reported that over 118,000 identity fraud cases were reported to their NFD in their Fraudscape 2025 six-month update (Fraudscape 2025 - Cifas).

Identity theft is not a standalone criminal offence and not included in official crime statistics The Independent Review of Fraud Offences will consider whether a specific offence for identity theft is needed.

We also recognise that one of the most effective ways of preventing identity theft enabled fraud is to improve the safety and security of the identity systems we use. The Government is developing proposals for a digital identity system, to enable people to prove their identity securely, without physical documents, with the aim of reducing identity-enabled fraud and crime. Information on digital identity and the Trust Framework can be found here: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - GOV.UK.

It is also important to empower the public to protect themselves and keep their identities safe. That is why we have introduced a checklist, providing advice and steps on how to prevent the misuse of identities: Identity fraud victims' checklist.

Owner Occupation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle potential barriers to home ownership for local people in popular tourist destinations.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The government recognise that excessive concentrations of short-term lets and second homes impact on the availability and affordability of homes for local residents to buy and rent, as well as local services.

Local authorities are now able to apply a premium of up to 100% extra on the council tax bills of second homes. The premium will provide additional funding for councils and help local leaders to address the impacts of second homes and improve the sustainability of communities where they consider it necessary.

From 31 October 2024, the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on additional dwellings were increased from three percentage points above standard rates to five percentage points above standard rates. This is to ensure that those looking to move home, or purchase their first property, have a greater advantage over second home buyers, landlords, and businesses purchasing residential property.

We are considering what additional powers we might give local authorities to enable them to respond to the pressures created by short-term lets and second homes.

Holiday Accommodation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of short term holiday lets on accessibility to local housing stock.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The government recognise that excessive concentrations of short-term lets and second homes impact on the availability and affordability of homes for local residents to buy and rent, as well as local services.

Local authorities are now able to apply a premium of up to 100% extra on the council tax bills of second homes. The premium will provide additional funding for councils and help local leaders to address the impacts of second homes and improve the sustainability of communities where they consider it necessary.

From 31 October 2024, the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on additional dwellings were increased from three percentage points above standard rates to five percentage points above standard rates. This is to ensure that those looking to move home, or purchase their first property, have a greater advantage over second home buyers, landlords, and businesses purchasing residential property.

We are considering what additional powers we might give local authorities to enable them to respond to the pressures created by short-term lets and second homes.

Holiday Accommodation: Highlands of Scotland
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of short term holiday lets on accessibility to local housing stock for communities in the Scottish Highlands.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

As the hon. Member will be aware, housing within Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Government.

Eating Disorders: Mental Health Services
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the importance of (a) early intervention and (b) prevention before the cure in eating disorder treatment.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government recognises that the earlier that treatment is provided, the better the chance of short-term recovery. We are committed to ensuring that everyone with an eating disorder can access specialist help.

As part of our mission to build an NHS fit for the future, there is a critical need to shift treatment of eating disorders from hospital to the community. NHS England is currently seeking to expand the capacity of children’s community eating disorder services, to allow for crisis care and intensive home treatment. Improved care in the community will give young people early access to evidence-based treatment involving families and carers, improving outcomes and preventing relapse. By preventing eating disorders from progressing to adulthood, we will build on our aim of raising the healthiest generation of children.

Early intervention is a priority for adults with eating disorders too, as set out in NHS’s Adult Community Mental Health Framework. NHS England have established 15 Provider Collaboratives focusing on adult eating disorders. These Collaboratives are working to redesign care pathways, and focus resources on community services. By providing treatment earlier and closer to home, we will see better outcomes for adults with eating disorders and their families.

Artificial Intelligence: Crime Prevention
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of AI-driven detection technologies in preventing online child sexual abuse.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The Home Office, in collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the Alan Turing Institute, and the Accelerated Capability Environment has led the Deepfake Detection Challenge. This initiative brought together experts to develop and evaluate detection tools, which are essential in addressing serious harms including online child sexual abuse. As offenders increasingly exploit AI, we must harness its potential for good.

A key outcome has been the creation of a tool which enables scientific evaluation of detection technologies, offering actionable metrics to support informed procurement decisions and helping end users select the most effective solutions. This capability is now being considered as a potential global standard.

The next phase of the Challenge will continue to identify and benchmark AI-driven solutions. The Government remains committed to investing in innovation to combat this appalling crime.

The Home Office has also introduced world leading measures by becoming the first country in the world to criminalise the possession, creation and distribution of AI tools to generate child sexual abuse material, and criminalised the possession of paedophile manuals that teach others how to create tools for this purpose.

Offences against Children: Internet
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on tackling livestreamed child sexual abuse.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from all forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse. This includes ensuring that we are working to combat livestreamed abuse and ensuring that offenders cannot use technology to harm children with impunity.

The Home Office continues to invest in a network of Undercover Online Officers (UCOLs) in Regional Organised Crime Units. UCOLs deploy online to identify and pursue offenders seeking to sexually exploit children, including those who consume and facilitate livestreaming of child sexual abuse. Home Office funding supports the National Crime Agency to use its unique capabilities to disrupt high harm offenders, including those based overseas who seek to livestream abuse.

The UK is leading the way in supporting the building and developing thematic knowledge and operational capabilities of other international law enforcement agencies to work together to pursue offenders and safeguard children. In addition, the NCA is leading a number of initiatives with industry and engagement with the financial sector, to specifically prevent and detect livestreaming offending. This includes work to build on the UK-supported report by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) ‘Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation’.

The Online Safety Act introduces world-leading protections for children. It places robust duties on tech companies to prevent and swiftly remove illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, and to take proactive steps to protect children from harm. Ofcom, as the regulator, will have strong enforcement powers to ensure compliance.

We also recognise the importance of device-level protections in preventing livestreaming abuse and we support the development and deployment of safety technologies that can help prevent abuse before it happens. This includes exploring the role of on-device tools that can detect and disrupt livestreamed abuse and other image-based harms, while respecting users’ privacy and maintaining end-to-end encryption.

The Government continues to work closely with law enforcement, industry, and child protection experts to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of efforts to tackle online child sexual abuse.

Offences against Children: Internet
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackl livestreamed child sexual abuse being accessed in the UK.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from all forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse. This includes ensuring that we are working to combat livestreamed abuse and ensuring that offenders cannot use technology to harm children with impunity.

The Home Office continues to invest in a network of Undercover Online Officers (UCOLs) in Regional Organised Crime Units. UCOLs deploy online to identify and pursue offenders seeking to sexually exploit children, including those who consume and facilitate livestreaming of child sexual abuse. Home Office funding supports the National Crime Agency to use its unique capabilities to disrupt high harm offenders, including those based overseas who seek to livestream abuse.

The UK is leading the way in supporting the building and developing thematic knowledge and operational capabilities of other international law enforcement agencies to work together to pursue offenders and safeguard children. In addition, the NCA is leading a number of initiatives with industry and engagement with the financial sector, to specifically prevent and detect livestreaming offending. This includes work to build on the UK-supported report by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) ‘Detecting, Disrupting and Investigating Online Child Sexual Exploitation’.

The Online Safety Act introduces world-leading protections for children. It places robust duties on tech companies to prevent and swiftly remove illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, and to take proactive steps to protect children from harm. Ofcom, as the regulator, will have strong enforcement powers to ensure compliance.

We also recognise the importance of device-level protections in preventing livestreaming abuse and we support the development and deployment of safety technologies that can help prevent abuse before it happens. This includes exploring the role of on-device tools that can detect and disrupt livestreamed abuse and other image-based harms, while respecting users’ privacy and maintaining end-to-end encryption.

The Government continues to work closely with law enforcement, industry, and child protection experts to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of efforts to tackle online child sexual abuse.

Eating Disorders: Scotland
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Health Minister on the importance of focusing on early intervention in eating disorders in Scotland.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

Close collaboration between the devolved governments is important and takes place on a regular basis. Although no recent specific discussions have taken place with the Scottish Health Minister on this topic, we acknowledge that specialist expertise and facilities are shared between the four nations to combat eating disorders.

The Government recognises that the earlier that treatment is provided, the better the chance of short-term recovery, and is committed to ensuring that everyone with an eating disorder can access specialist help.

Seagulls: Urban Areas
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of (a) urban littering and (b) waste management on the behaviour of gull populations.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only.

The Government has not made a recent national assessment on the potential impact of urban littering and waste management on the behaviour of gull populations. The effective management of litter and waste are matters for local authorities in the areas in which they occur.

All wild birds in England, including gulls, are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and only in exceptional cases does the law allow for certain exemptions to this protection, such as to preserve public health and safety.

Visas: Ukraine
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the Ukrainian nationals living in the UK are aware of the information on her Department’s page on gov.uk entitled Immigration information for Ukrainians, British nationals and their family members, last updated on 2 August 2025; and what steps she plans to take to ensure that Ukrainian nationals living in the UK are updated about any future changes to visa (a) schemes and (b) expiration dates.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The Home Office provide updates to GOV.UK pages as it is required, updating information to ensure any changes that impact Ukrainians are clearly explained and noted.

The Home Office will continue to update GOV.UK, when necessary, with the latest information so individuals remain informed.

Radio Frequencies: National Security
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of maintaining long wave radio transmission infrastructure on (a) national resilience and (b) strategic defence.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from the Government, and the Government cannot intervene in the BBC’s day-to-day operations. The decision on transmissions and distribution of BBC radio services, including for how much longer the BBC maintains Radio 4 long wave, is wholly a matter for the BBC.

The Government understands how important it is that citizens can access information in times of national emergency. Radio plays an important role in providing such access in a range of different emergency scenarios, including scenarios where other communications may be disrupted. 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.

Personal Independence Payment Assessment Review
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) disabled people and (b) carers are directly involved in the review of the Personal Independence Payment.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Timms review will be co-produced with disabled people, the organisations that represent them, clinicians, experts, MPs and other stakeholders, so a wide range of views and voices are heard. This will include carers' organisations so that the voices of unpaid carers are heard.

Retail Trade: Health and Safety
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department issues to employers on managing risks associated with lone working in retail.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

I refer the Honourable Member to the previous answer 71094.

Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will take steps to ensure that retail workers required to work alone are adequately protected from (a) violence, (b) abuse and (c) theft.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

I refer the Honourable Member to the previous answer 71094.

Personal Independence Payment Assessment Review
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his timetable is for the review of the Personal Independence Payment.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

I am aiming to complete the review by Autumn 2026.

The review will ultimately report to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for final decisions. We are committed to reporting the outcomes of the review to Parliament.

Demonstrations: Palestine Action
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of officer hours spent policing protests by Palestine Action since 1 January 2025.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Home Office does not hold this information.

Demonstrations: Palestine Action
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with police forces on the potential impact of policing protest activity by Palestine Action on the allocation of police resources.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Decisions on how to police individual protests, including those by Palestine Action, are for Chief Constables, who are operationally independent and best placed to assess local threat and risk.

Where the activity of protestors breaks the law, the police have the powers they need to respond.

It would not be appropriate for Ministers to intervene in those operational decisions, but we continue to work closely with policing to ensure they have the right capabilities and support in place to keep the public safe and uphold the law.

Palestine Action: Demonstrations
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment her Department has made of the cost to the public purse of prosecutions arising from protest activity by Palestine Action.

Answered by Ellie Reeves - Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)

Prosecutions relating to Palestine Action arrests are currently ongoing and at different stages of progression.

As such, no Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) costs assessments have been made at this stage, but the CPS continues to keep resourcing under review.

Railways: Mobile Broadband
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of internet connectivity on long-distance rail services between Scotland and London.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

An assessment was carried out as part of the spending review business case. This determined the Low Earth Orbit approach on all mainlines.

As a result of the spending review, we secured funding to deliver low earth orbit satellite technology on all mainline trains to improve on train passenger wifi. This will include services between London and Scotland such as LNER and Avanti West Coast.

However, we know satellite connectivity will not work in tunnels. The Department has also been working with Network Rail to deliver improved connectivity on the rail network. Project Reach, which will renew fibre optic cables and address 4G / 5G mobile signals in 57 key mainline tunnels and stations was signed 26 June 2025 between Network Rail, and telecoms companies, Neos Networks and Freshwave. Once the mobile operators are signed up, passengers will see a boost in their mobile connection in these tunnels.

Carbon Emissions: Rural Areas
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a just transition for climate policies on (a) rural areas and (b) Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The transition to net zero is the economic and industrial opportunity of the century. The government's approach is built on fairness and it is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access the benefits. The upcoming publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan and the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy will outline this approach further. This includes ongoing work supporting both rural and urban communities and working with Devolved Governments to ensure a prosperous and fair transition for all.

In particular, the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy which will set out our approach to upskilling and reskilling the workforce into clean energy roles through initiatives including the Energy Skills Passport, in collaboration with industry. The skills system is delivering training for existing workers looking to retrain or upskill into clean energy.

Carbon Emissions
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 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 is taking to ensure that climate policies support a just transition for (a) workers and (b) communities.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The transition to net zero is the economic and industrial opportunity of the century. The government's approach is built on fairness and it is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access the benefits. The upcoming publication of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan and the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy will outline this approach further. This includes ongoing work supporting both rural and urban communities and working with Devolved Governments to ensure a prosperous and fair transition for all.

In particular, the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy which will set out our approach to upskilling and reskilling the workforce into clean energy roles through initiatives including the Energy Skills Passport, in collaboration with industry. The skills system is delivering training for existing workers looking to retrain or upskill into clean energy.

Carbon Emissions
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the Climate Change Committee’s report entitled "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament”, published on 25 June 2025.

Answered by Katie White - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

We thank the Climate Change Committee for their report which highlights the significant progress this Government has made to reduce emissions over the past year. We are now considering their recommendations and will respond by October.

Digital Broadcasting: Radio
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the extension of local DAB multiplexes in areas where coverage is limited.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government is highly supportive of the value of radio in local communities, and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital.

Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio networks, including the DAB radio networks. This includes delivering coverage to areas and the provision of radio services to listeners as more listening migrates to digital radio and to online services.

DAB household coverage was assessed by the Digital Radio and Audio Review report published in October 2021. The Review concluded that the financial challenges involved meant that further DAB coverage by the BBC and commercial radio over the next 5 years was likely to be modest. While there are no current plans by the BBC to further expand the coverage of its national DAB network or by commercial radio operators to add more sites to the local DAB network, the government will continue to work with the BBC and commercial radio on developing future options.

As well as supporting the improvements to national and local DAB coverage, DCMS has backed the development of small-scale DAB with Ofcom and the radio industry. Small-scale DAB is a new way of transmitting digital radio that uses advances in software and low-cost computer technology to provide a flexible and inexpensive approach to the terrestrial broadcast of digital radio services to a relatively small geographic area. This initiative will provide local commercial and community radio stations with a viable opportunity to broadcast on digital, and reach under-served areas.

Digital Broadcasting: Radio
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on improving DAB radio coverage in (a) rural and (b) remote areas.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government is highly supportive of the value of radio in local communities, and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital.

Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio networks, including the DAB radio networks. This includes delivering coverage to areas and the provision of radio services to listeners as more listening migrates to digital radio and to online services.

DAB household coverage was assessed by the Digital Radio and Audio Review report published in October 2021. The Review concluded that the financial challenges involved meant that further DAB coverage by the BBC and commercial radio over the next 5 years was likely to be modest. While there are no current plans by the BBC to further expand the coverage of its national DAB network or by commercial radio operators to add more sites to the local DAB network, the government will continue to work with the BBC and commercial radio on developing future options.

As well as supporting the improvements to national and local DAB coverage, DCMS has backed the development of small-scale DAB with Ofcom and the radio industry. Small-scale DAB is a new way of transmitting digital radio that uses advances in software and low-cost computer technology to provide a flexible and inexpensive approach to the terrestrial broadcast of digital radio services to a relatively small geographic area. This initiative will provide local commercial and community radio stations with a viable opportunity to broadcast on digital, and reach under-served areas.

Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential impact of inheritance tax changes on farm succession planning.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advantages available to owners of agricultural and business assets, but still mean those assets will be taxed at a much lower effective rate than most other assets. Despite a tough fiscal context, the Government will maintain very significant levels of relief from inheritance tax beyond what is available to others and compared to the position before 1992. Where inheritance tax is due, those liable for a charge can pay any liability on the relevant assets over 10 annual instalments, interest-free.

The Government has set out that the reforms are expected to result in up to 520 estates across the UK claiming agricultural property relief, including those also claiming business property relief, paying more inheritance tax in 2026-27. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief, including those that also claim for business property relief, will not pay any more tax as a result of the changes in 2026-27, based on the latest available data.

The reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief are forecast to raise a combined £520 million in 2029-30. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility certified this costing at Autumn Budget 2024 and it does not expect the reforms to have a significant macroeconomic impact.

The Government published a tax information and impact note on the reforms on 21 July 2025. The note explains that the measure is not expected to have a material impact on food security and it is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/reforms-to-agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.

Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to inheritance tax on the long-term financial viability of family farms.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advantages available to owners of agricultural and business assets, but still mean those assets will be taxed at a much lower effective rate than most other assets. Despite a tough fiscal context, the Government will maintain very significant levels of relief from inheritance tax beyond what is available to others and compared to the position before 1992. Where inheritance tax is due, those liable for a charge can pay any liability on the relevant assets over 10 annual instalments, interest-free.

The Government has set out that the reforms are expected to result in up to 520 estates across the UK claiming agricultural property relief, including those also claiming business property relief, paying more inheritance tax in 2026-27. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief, including those that also claim for business property relief, will not pay any more tax as a result of the changes in 2026-27, based on the latest available data.

The reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief are forecast to raise a combined £520 million in 2029-30. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility certified this costing at Autumn Budget 2024 and it does not expect the reforms to have a significant macroeconomic impact.

The Government published a tax information and impact note on the reforms on 21 July 2025. The note explains that the measure is not expected to have a material impact on food security and it is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/reforms-to-agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.

Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of changes to inheritance tax on levels of domestic food production.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advantages available to owners of agricultural and business assets, but still mean those assets will be taxed at a much lower effective rate than most other assets. Despite a tough fiscal context, the Government will maintain very significant levels of relief from inheritance tax beyond what is available to others and compared to the position before 1992. Where inheritance tax is due, those liable for a charge can pay any liability on the relevant assets over 10 annual instalments, interest-free.

The Government has set out that the reforms are expected to result in up to 520 estates across the UK claiming agricultural property relief, including those also claiming business property relief, paying more inheritance tax in 2026-27. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief, including those that also claim for business property relief, will not pay any more tax as a result of the changes in 2026-27, based on the latest available data.

The reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief are forecast to raise a combined £520 million in 2029-30. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility certified this costing at Autumn Budget 2024 and it does not expect the reforms to have a significant macroeconomic impact.

The Government published a tax information and impact note on the reforms on 21 July 2025. The note explains that the measure is not expected to have a material impact on food security and it is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/reforms-to-agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.

Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to inheritance tax relief on family farm businesses.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, and fixing the public finances. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advantages available to owners of agricultural and business assets, but still mean those assets will be taxed at a much lower effective rate than most other assets. Despite a tough fiscal context, the Government will maintain very significant levels of relief from inheritance tax beyond what is available to others and compared to the position before 1992. Where inheritance tax is due, those liable for a charge can pay any liability on the relevant assets over 10 annual instalments, interest-free.

The Government has set out that the reforms are expected to result in up to 520 estates across the UK claiming agricultural property relief, including those also claiming business property relief, paying more inheritance tax in 2026-27. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief, including those that also claim for business property relief, will not pay any more tax as a result of the changes in 2026-27, based on the latest available data.

The reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief are forecast to raise a combined £520 million in 2029-30. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility certified this costing at Autumn Budget 2024 and it does not expect the reforms to have a significant macroeconomic impact.

The Government published a tax information and impact note on the reforms on 21 July 2025. The note explains that the measure is not expected to have a material impact on food security and it is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/reforms-to-agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.

Digital Broadcasting: Radio
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with Ofcom on improving DAB radio signal reach in north west Scotland.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government is highly supportive of the value of radio in local communities, and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital.

Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio networks, including the DAB radio networks. This includes delivering coverage to areas and the provision of radio services to listeners as more listening migrates to digital radio and to online services.

DAB household coverage was assessed by the Digital Radio and Audio Review report published in October 2021. The Review concluded that the financial challenges involved meant that further DAB coverage by the BBC and commercial radio over the next 5 years was likely to be modest. While there are no current plans by the BBC to further expand the coverage of its national DAB network or by commercial radio operators to add more sites to the local DAB network, the government will continue to work with the BBC and commercial radio on developing future options.

As well as supporting the improvements to national and local DAB coverage, DCMS has backed the development of small-scale DAB with Ofcom and the radio industry. Small-scale DAB is a new way of transmitting digital radio that uses advances in software and low-cost computer technology to provide a flexible and inexpensive approach to the terrestrial broadcast of digital radio services to a relatively small geographic area. This initiative will provide local commercial and community radio stations with a viable opportunity to broadcast on digital, and reach under-served areas.

Digital Broadcasting: Radio
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of DAB radio services in the Highlands.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government is highly supportive of the value of radio in local communities, and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital.

Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective radio networks, including the DAB radio networks. This includes delivering coverage to areas and the provision of radio services to listeners as more listening migrates to digital radio and to online services.

DAB household coverage was assessed by the Digital Radio and Audio Review report published in October 2021. The Review concluded that the financial challenges involved meant that further DAB coverage by the BBC and commercial radio over the next 5 years was likely to be modest. While there are no current plans by the BBC to further expand the coverage of its national DAB network or by commercial radio operators to add more sites to the local DAB network, the government will continue to work with the BBC and commercial radio on developing future options.

As well as supporting the improvements to national and local DAB coverage, DCMS has backed the development of small-scale DAB with Ofcom and the radio industry. Small-scale DAB is a new way of transmitting digital radio that uses advances in software and low-cost computer technology to provide a flexible and inexpensive approach to the terrestrial broadcast of digital radio services to a relatively small geographic area. This initiative will provide local commercial and community radio stations with a viable opportunity to broadcast on digital, and reach under-served areas.

Climate Change Convention
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts in preparation for COP30.

Answered by Katie White - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero engages regularly with his international counterparts on a range of departmental priorities and interests, including on COP30. During London Climate Action Week, for example, he met with counterparts from a range of countries, and he will meet others in the coming weeks.

Demonstrations: Palestine Action
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the cost to police forces of responding to protest activity by Palestine Action since 1 January 2025.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Home Office does not routinely collect information on the costs of police operations.

It is a local decision for elected Police and Crime Commissioners and their equivalents, working with their chief officers, to determine how best to allocate resources.

Demonstrations: Palestine Action
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with police forces on the potential impact of policing Palestine Action protests on their capacity to deliver core policing services.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Decisions on how to police individual protests, including those by Palestine Action, are for Chief Constables, who are operationally independent and best placed to assess local threat and risk. Where the activity of protestors breaks the law, the police have the powers they need to respond.

It would not be appropriate for Ministers to intervene in those operational decisions, but we continue to work closely with policing to ensure they have the right capabilities and support in place to keep the public safe and uphold the law.

Dentistry: Skilled Workers
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing Dental Therapist/Hygienist roles from the Skilled Worker visa route from 22 July 2025 on NHS dental services.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the Answer I gave on 16th September to Question 70526.

Health Professions: Migrant Workers
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will consider (a) adding dental therapists to the Temporary Shortage List and (b) establishing a transitional sponsorship route for healthcare professionals whose Graduate visas expire after 22 July 2025.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the Answer I gave on 16th September to Question 70526.

Gaza: Press Freedom
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Thursday 18th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure enforcement of international humanitarian law protections for journalists in Gaza.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK strongly condemns all violence directed against journalists and media workers. Civilian reporters covering conflicts are afforded protection under international humanitarian law. We are therefore appalled by the extremely high number of fatalities, arrests and detentions of media workers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In a recent joint statement with 28 other countries, we called on the Israeli authorities and all other parties to make every effort to ensure that media workers in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank and East Jerusalem can conduct their work freely and safely. The statement also called for all attacks against media workers to be investigated and for those responsible to be prosecuted in compliance with national and international law.

The UK has contributed £3 million to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Global Media Defence Fund, benefitting over 9,000 journalists, including time-sensitive emergency support to journalists and media experiencing sudden major crises in Ukraine, Sudan and Haiti. Earlier this year the UK provided funds to UNESCO's Special Fund for Gaza, supporting locally based journalists with vital equipment.

Holiday Accommodation: Scotland
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Scottish Government on Scotland’s short-term let regulatory regime.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

DCMS Ministers met with the Scottish tourism minister in July 2025 as part of the Devolved Administrations' Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) for Tourism, where Short-Term Lets were briefly discussed. Additionally, DCMS officials meet regularly with their counterparts in the Devolved Administrations, including the Scottish Government, to discuss issues related to tourism, including short-term lets.

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that access to public services does not depend exclusively on the use of digital identity systems.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

GOV.UK One Login is being developed by Government Digital Service (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), as the ‘front door’ for accessing government services online. Our aim is to make it as simple and inclusive as possible for individuals, while protecting them and the government from the risks of fraud.

Inclusion is at the heart of GOV.UK One Login - we provide several ways for individuals to verify their identity, including in person at the Post Office. While we expect it to become the primary method for accessing online government services, departments will continue to provide offline alternatives for those who prefer or are unable to use digital channels.

Seagulls: Urban Areas
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of urban gull populations on public (a) health and (b) safety.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The two large gull species frequently seen in urban areas are the lesser black-backed gull and herring gull. There is a long term decline in the breeding population of both, which is most acute in coastal, rural areas. At the same time as this decline, and notwithstanding that populations of these birds in towns and cities are problematic to estimate, urban populations may have increased in recent years.

Defra has not made a recent assessment of the potential impact of trends in the level of urban gull populations on public health and safety. All wild birds in England, including gulls, are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The law allows for certain exemptions to this protection, such as to preserve public health and safety.

Fraud: Victim Support Schemes
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of HMRC’s procedures for (a) identifying and (b) protecting people who are victims of crime.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The government takes the issue of fraud extremely seriously, recognising its impact on businesses and taxpayers.

HMRC regularly reviews its approach to identifying and supporting customers who are victims of crime to ensure they are provided with support tailored to their individual circumstances.

HMRC is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales, and equivalent frameworks in Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring they are afforded the rights and entitlements set out in the Code.

HMRC does this by ensuring guidance and training is in place for all advisors on how to identify taxpayers who need extra support and provide reasonable adjustments to meet their needs. For example, in certain circumstances HMRC can give an extension to a deadline or spend more time on the telephone to support an individual who needs extra help. Further information on this and other reasonable adjustments can be found at: Get help from HMRC if you need extra support: Help you can get - GOV.UK.

In addition, HMRC’s Fraud Prevention Centre focuses on protecting, detecting and responding to identity-related security issues, developing this service with improvements aimed at aligning with industry best practice.

HMRC has published its commitment to supporting customers in the HMRC Charter and the principles of support for customers who need extra help.

Fraud: Victim Support Schemes
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of legislative changes to require HMRC to prioritise investigations of (a) promoters and (b) perpetrators of fraudulent schemes over investigations of (i) professional footballers, (ii) loan charge victims and (c) other individuals misled into such schemes.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

HMRC already takes action against those behind tax avoidance schemes by using a variety of legislation and tools to challenge promoters and others in the tax avoidance supply chain.

HMRC also regularly publishes information on tax avoidance schemes, those who promote them and others connected to avoidance schemes, to help customers identify, avoid, and exit them. As of 4 September 2025, HMRC has published details of more than 170 tax avoidance schemes and named more than 170 promoters on GOV.UK

The Government is determined to do more to close in on promoters of marketed tax avoidance and recently consulted on a package of measures to strengthen existing powers. This includes proposals to:

  • expand the scope of the Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes (DOTAS) regime;
  • introduce a Universal Stop Notice and Promoter Action Notice; introduce stronger information powers so HMRC can effectively tackle those who own and control promoter organisations; and
  • tackle the small number of legal professionals designing or contributing to the promotion of avoidance schemes.

Where individuals owe tax, HMRC seeks to take a supportive and proportionate approach to recovering the amount due, including providing extra support for individuals who need it and offering ‘Time to Pay’ instalment arrangements where appropriate.

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of digital identity systems on people who are digitally excluded.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government is committed to making the state more efficient and easier to interact with through harnessing technology. We want to learn from countries who have digitised government services for the benefit of their citizens.

We are looking at whether a new digital ID could help tackle illegal immigration, transform public services, and bring benefits to people’s everyday lives. This includes ensuring that services are always accessible to all those entitled to them, via digital and non-digital routes.

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing digital identity systems on people living in (a) Inverness, (b) Skye and West Ross-shire constituency and (c) other rural areas with limited digital connectivity.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government is committed to making the state more efficient and easier to interact with through harnessing technology. We want to learn from countries who have digitised government services for the benefit of their citizens.

We are looking at whether a new digital ID could help tackle illegal immigration, transform public services, and bring benefits to people’s everyday lives. This includes ensuring that services are always accessible to all those entitled to them, via digital and non-digital routes.

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of digital identity systems on data security.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government is committed to making the state more efficient and easier to interact with through harnessing technology. We want to learn from countries who have digitised government services for the benefit of their citizens.

We are looking at whether a new digital ID could help tackle illegal immigration, transform public services, and bring benefits to people’s everyday lives. This includes ensuring that services are always accessible to all those entitled to them, via digital and non-digital routes.

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on digital identity systems.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government is committed to making the state more efficient and easier to interact with through harnessing technology. We want to learn from countries who have digitised government services for the benefit of their citizens.

We are looking at whether a new digital ID could help tackle illegal immigration, transform public services, and bring benefits to people’s everyday lives. This includes ensuring that services are always accessible to all those entitled to them, via digital and non-digital routes.

Demonstrations: Parliament Square
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of people who were arrested in relation to the protests in Parliament Square on 6 September 2025.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government is absolutely clear that support for proscribed organisations is unacceptable. Anyone expressing support for a proscribed organisation should expect to be investigated by the police.

The Metropolitan Police Service has released statistics on the arrests made at the central London protests on 6 September 2025 which can be found here:

https://news.met.police.uk/pressreleases/update-on-demonstration-in-support-of-palestine-action-3403168

Operational decisions, including arrests, are a matter for the police, who are independent of Government.

Demonstrations: Parliament Square
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of people who were arrested at the protests in Parliament Square on 6 September 2025 who have since been (a) charged and (b) released without charge.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government is absolutely clear that support for proscribed organisations is unacceptable. Anyone expressing support for a proscribed organisation should expect to be investigated by the police.

Charging decisions are a matter for the police and the CPS who are independent of Government. The CPS regularly publish information relating to Palestine Action related charges.

Project Gigabit: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the number of premises without access to gigabit-capable broadband in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Through its Open Market Review (OMR) process, Building Digital UK identifies premises in England and Wales with no gigabit network infrastructure and where none is likely to be developed within the next three years. This information is routinely published on the GOV.UK website. In Scotland, this process is carried out by the Scottish Government, who will hold the most up to date information on the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.

Additionally, the independent website ThinkBroadband.com publishes its own information on broadband coverage at a constituency level. It reports that 67.6% of premises in the hon. Member’s constituency can access a gigabit-capable connection.

Mobile Phones: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on the number of mobile phone not-spots in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

According to Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring Update (8 May 2025), approximately 24% of the constituency of Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire has no 4G geographic coverage from any mobile network operator (MNO), and similarly around 20% of premises lack 5G coverage outside.

The government is working closely with the MNOs on improving mobile coverage right across the UK, including in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire. We recently upgraded and activated a Home Office mast near Kyle of Lochalsh for the Shared Rural Network and there will be further coverage improvements to come from that programme.

Our ambition is for all populated areas to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030, and we are committed to ensuring we have the right policy and regulatory framework to support investment and competition in the market.

Broadband: Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the number of households with copper-based broadband connections only in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Using Connected Nations 2025 Spring Update data published by Ofcom, we estimate that of the 52,930 residential properties in the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency, approximately 18,540 households (35%) are reliant on copper-based broadband connections, and 34,390 households have access to full fibre broadband. Most of these premises may also have recourse to connectivity through fixed wireless access.

These figures are accurate as of January 2025. The figure for copper-based connections includes broadband delivered by mixed technologies such as fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) as well as solely copper-based technologies such as ADSL.



Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 13th October
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Dyslexia Awareness Week

19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel …
Monday 13th October
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Dentists in Hazel Grove constituency

9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses deep concern over the crisis of NHS dentistry in Hazel Grove constituency; notes with alarm that a recent health survey of local residents found that 46.4 per cent were not registered with an NHS dentist, and 44 per cent had been forced to pay for private …
Tuesday 14th October
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Parkrun’s 21st anniversary

11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the world; …
Tuesday 14th October
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Political donations

13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures to prevent …
Tuesday 14th October
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Friends of the Shakespeare Line

4 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House commends the outstanding work of the Friends of the Shakespeare Line in promoting the railway route between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon; recognises the organisation’s achievements in improving station environments through volunteer effort, community engagement and partnership working with rail operators and local authorities; applauds its success in fostering …
Tuesday 14th October
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025

25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet …
Tuesday 14th October
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme

21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our …
Wednesday 23rd October
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Drug deaths

21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 23 October 2024 showing that a record 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2023; further notes that the highest death rates are again in areas suffering greatest deprivation; …
Monday 1st September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Global Sumud Flotilla

36 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House expresses its solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest humanitarian flotilla ever organised to provide aid to Gaza, where a fleet of ships have departed simultaneously from ports across Europe and North Africa; notes that this peaceful international effort will bring together elected representatives, humanitarian activists, …
Thursday 4th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

First female Astronomer Royal

27 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Professor Michelle Dougherty on her recent appointment as Astronomer Royal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in its 350 year history advising the monarch on astronomical issues; recognises the important contribution which she has made in her career to astronomy and physics and in …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) grant

29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security; condemns the decision by this …
Thursday 4th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Access to rail in Hazel Grove

9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises the importance of working towards a goal for all railway stations to have step-free access, ensuring that public transport is accessible for everyone; acknowledges the far too common occurrence, for example at Bredbury, where only one platform at a station is accessible, meaning that passengers can …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Judith Hammond

8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates Judith Hammond, who recently cycled 400 miles for charity at the age of 82; celebrates her raising over £6000 for Medical Aid for Palestine, youth projects in Tubas and The Connection; commends her for achieving this whilst injured; and recognises the determination and resilience that this …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

INtuition

6 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House congratulates INtuition for serving the communities around Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme and Heald Green for ten years; and celebrates their dedicated team and wishes them all the best as they open the Cheadle Hulme branch to provide even more support and guidance for those going through the education …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Eating disorders and online harms

46 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the devastating rise in eating disorders, fuelled in part by harmful content on social media platforms promoting extreme dieting, idealised thinness, and punishing workouts; further notes the alarming findings of the Dump the Scales campaign’s recent survey and evidence presented at the recent APPG on Eating …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

40mph default speed limit on country lanes

9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House notes with concern that rural roads account for around 60% of all road fatalities in the UK, with an average of three people killed every day on country lanes; recognises that the current national speed limit of 60mph on single carriageway unlit country roads is often unsafe …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

30th anniversary of Drylaw Community Centre

7 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the important milestone of the 30th anniversary of the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; notes that the centre has served as a vibrant community hub for three decades, providing a wide range of services for people of all ages, including classes, activities and social events designed to inspire, …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Tom Dunlop's UK racecourse charity cycle

7 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House congratulates Tom Dunlop, from Lambourn in Berkshire, who recently began his journey to cycle over 2,600 miles around the UK visiting 60 racecourses as part of a charity challenge; recognises the hard work of Tom who started the ride at Newton Abbot racecourse in Devon aiming to …
Wednesday 3rd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Grower’s Garden

5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates the success of Cupar-based company Grower’s Garden, whose range of healthy snacks made from surplus broccoli and other fresh produce has secured a deal to be stocked in Tesco stores across Scotland; notes that the company is a collaboration between local farming businesses committed to reducing …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Motor neurone disease

42 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by people living with motor neurone disease and other long-term health conditions; notes the importance of timely diagnosis, personalised care, and access to emerging treatments; encourages the provision of a named GP for individuals with long-term conditions to help improve continuity and …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Prostate screening in Hampshire

10 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House recognises the work of Fleet Lions Group, who, with sponsorship from Fleet Hospital and Community Friends, screened 400 men for prostate cancer on 9 August 2025; celebrates the efforts of local volunteers in promoting the health and well-being of the community in North East Hampshire; notes that …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Ben Russell Salon

5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House congratulates Ben Russell Salon in Ilminster for winning the Muddy Stilettos’ 2025 Award for the Best Salon in Somerset, Bristol and Dorset; notes the award is set to celebrate independent lifestyle businesses across the UK; celebrates the award as a recognition of Ben’s outstanding work as a …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

The Castle School’s World of Work celebration

5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House congratulates The Castle School in Newbury on the success of its annual World of Work (WOW) celebration, which brings together local employers and the wider community to support young people with additional needs; commends the school for its outstanding commitment to providing specialist education to children with …
Tuesday 2nd September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Scottish Takeaway Awards 2025

6 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates The Wee Chippy in Anstruther on being named Fish n’ Chips Takeaway of the Year at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2025; recognises this achievement as a testament to the business’s commitment to quality, service, and its strong reputation as a favourite for locals and visitors alike …
Tuesday 9th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Jackie Ingle’s service to Street Library

8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House notes the retirement of Jackie Ingle, who after 13 years of dedicated service has been at the heart of Street’s library in Somerset; recognises the important role Jackie has played in the community, particularly through the creation of Rhyme Time sessions for children aged 0–5, which has …
Monday 15th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

General Tarleton reopening and Jeopardy Hospitality

5 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House welcomes the reopening of the General Tarleton in Ferrensby following its extensive renovation led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks alongside Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong through their newly established hospitality group, Jeopardy Hospitality; recognises the importance of local pubs as the beating hearts of their …
Monday 15th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Award of honorary posthumous England cap to Frank Soo

16 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and …
Monday 15th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

East Neuk Kilnhouse Great Taste recognition

7 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates East Neuk Kilnhouse on being officially recognised as a Great Taste Producer following their success in the prestigious Great Taste Awards; notes that since first entering in 2021, East Neuk Kilnhouse has won an outstanding 16 awards across its range of smoked seafood products; recognises that …
Thursday 11th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

200th anniversary of the Church of St Martin of Tours, Epsom

9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates the parish of St Martin of Tours in Epsom on the 200th anniversary of the laying of a new foundation stone in 1825 when the medieval church was largely rebuilt in the elegant Georgian style; notes that the Church has stood for two centuries at the …
Thursday 11th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Fertility funding access for LGBTQIA+ people

19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House notes the barriers to fertility treatment faced by LGBTQIA+ couples struggling to conceive, particularly in relation to access to fertility funding despite the 2022 Women’s Health Strategy for England promising to improve access; further notes that most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) expect female same sex couples to …
Thursday 11th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Winnersh Film Studios

8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House welcomes the news that Winnersh Film Studios in Wokingham constituency has been acquired with the intention of being re-opened; recognises the strong contribution made to the economy both nationally and in Berkshire by the film and television industry; notes that the number of studios across Berkshire cements …
Wednesday 10th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Independence of Healthwatch England

31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes with concern proposals in the NHS 10-year health plan to abolish Healthwatch England and the network of 152 local Healthwatch bodies; recognises that Healthwatch England is an independent statutory body that ensures NHS leaders listen to feedback and improve standards of care, is impartial, and enables …
Wednesday 10th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

University of St Andrews support for the Blue Carbon Action Plan

9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates the role of the University of St Andrews in supporting the launch of Scotland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan; notes that the plan highlights the importance of protecting and restoring blue carbon habitats such as seagrass meadows, saltmarshes and kelp forests, which play a vital role …
Wednesday 10th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Dame Annette Brooke

41 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Dame Annette Brooke, Privy Counsellor, former hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Deputy Leader of Poole Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Mayor of Poole, and expresses deep sadness at her death on 30 August 2025; commends Annette’s …
Tuesday 9th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group

19 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House warmly congratulates the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on being awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, the world’s largest annual humanitarian award; notes that MAG is only the fourth British organisation to receive this honour; recognises the extraordinary work MAG carries out to remove landmines and …
Wednesday 10th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Neurodivergent children at school

41 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern that, despite the hard work of teaching staff, too many neurodivergent children are not having their needs properly identified at school, potentially making learning inaccessible; acknowledges the personal effort of many teachers to make their classroom accessible, and that teaching staff require greater support; …
Monday 15th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025

8 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates everyone taking part in the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 14 September; celebrates the spirit of community and generosity that the event embodies; notes that thousands of people from across the city and beyond will come together to raise vital funds for charities that make a such …
Wednesday 10th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Commemoration of H G Wells’ birthday

18 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House acknowledges and commemorates the birthday of Herbert George Wells, commonly known as H G Wells, born on 21 September 1866, as one of Britain’s most influential authors and the father of science fiction; notes in particular his time living in Woking, where he wrote The War of …
Tuesday 9th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Tribute to Councillor Nick Cottle

10 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House expresses deep sadness at the passing of Councillor Nick Cottle at the age of 68; pays tribute to his 25 years of devoted public service as a councillor, having first been elected to Glastonbury Town Council in 1999; notes that Nick also served as the councillor for …
Tuesday 9th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Lucy Bull

8 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds)
That this House congratulates Lucy Bull on her gold medal at the England Schools Championships in javelin; notes that this achievement also makes her champion of the UK and Ireland; further notes that Lucy was part of the cricket team which won the final of the National U15 Club T20 …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Mental health care in Gaza

41 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, including the deeply alarming lack of access to mental health services; recognises the enormous importance in ensuring that everyone around the globe has access to high-quality mental health care; notes the destruction of the sole …
Tuesday 9th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Dentistry in Taunton and Wellington

8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House notes with concern the findings of a recent dental survey conducted by the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington, which received over 2,000 responses from constituents; further notes that 71% of adults eligible for free NHS dental treatment in the constituency are unable to access an NHS …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Funding for The Wharf Marple

6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House congratulates The Wharf Marple on securing a grant of £868,210 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform the Grade II-listed former warehouse into Marple’s first Heritage and Community Centre, which is due to open in early 2026; notes the project’s importance to the local community in …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Oversight of automated moderation by social media companies

17 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House expresses its concern at the experiences of UK citizens whose social media accounts have been hacked and subsequently disabled by automated moderation systems operated by Meta and other large technology platforms; notes that social media companies’ appeals processes have become increasingly reliant on closed-loop automated systems with …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Career of Sharon Cornwell

6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House celebrates Sharon Cornwell for 50 years of service in the NHS, beginning with her student nurse training in 1975, the day after her 18th birthday, at Cheltenham General Hospital; recognises her subsequent roles as a staff nurse on Ward Seven, which was a mixed general surgical ward, …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Air Ambulance Week 2025 (No. 2)

27 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8 to 14 September; recognises that this year’s theme, Every Mission Starts With You, reflects the reality that every life-saving flight depends upon the generosity and support of the public; applauds the vital role played by air ambulance charities …
Monday 8th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

53 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the …
Thursday 4th September
Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025

Public service of PCSO Elaine Cave and PCSO Bev Jackson

8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House applauds the outstanding public service of Police Community Support Officers Elaine Cave and Bev Jackson, who, after 19 years on the beat in Street, have retired from their posts; recognises their tireless efforts in building trust, reassurance and safety across the community by helping to reduce crime, …



Angus MacDonald mentioned

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Report - 3rd report - Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Scottish Affairs Committee

Found: National Party; Angus and Perthshire Glens) Lillian Jones (Labour; Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Mr Angus MacDonald

Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-09-10 09:30:00+01:00

Industrial transition in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Patricia Ferguson (Chair); Lillian Jones; Mr Angus MacDonald; Douglas




Angus MacDonald - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Monday 20th October 2025 9 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games 2026
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Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Report - 3rd report - Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-09-10 09:30:00+01:00

Industrial transition in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Scrutiny evidence - Visit note - Visit to Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme

Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Letter from Clare Adamson MSP to Glenn Preston (copied to the Committee), Ofcom Director regarding STV Central and North Scotland licences, dated 9 October 2025

Scottish Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
15 Oct 2025
Proposed STV cuts
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
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