Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Chris Law Excerpts
Thursday 11th June 2026

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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Yes, I do. My hon. Friend raises an important matter, and I am concerned that she has not had the engagement from the councils that they should be offering. I hope they do respond with the seriousness that this warrants and take an active role in ensuring that such problems are sorted out on behalf of residents. Unfortunately, this is yet further evidence of Reform councils underperforming.

Chris Law Portrait Chris Law (Dundee Central) (SNP)
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The democratically elected majority of the Scottish Parliament has once again voted in favour of holding a referendum on Scottish independence. Therefore, the UK Government cannot simply continue to ignore the demands of Scottish people and hope that they will go away. Can we have a statement from the Government on how they plan to implement the democratic wishes of the people of Scotland, outlining the democratic route and timetable for the independence referendum that they voted for?

Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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There has been no change in this Government’s position, and therefore there is no need for the statement that the hon. Gentleman is asking for.