Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Douglas Alexander and Scott Arthur

Wednesday 14th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Alexander]

We are not spending our time indulging in the games of opposition; we are getting on with the serious job of government. That includes delivering a record package of employment rights to help raise pay, because the critical point the hon. Member failed to mention is that three quarters of the kids in poverty in our country today are in working households. That is why the Employment Rights Bill matters, and that is why the 220,000 people being lifted out of poverty as a consequence of increases in the minimum wage matter. We have a comprehensive approach, which is why we have a comprehensive strategy.

[Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West) (Lab)]

4. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on funding for tertiary education.