Debates between Lindsay Hoyle and Scott Arthur during the 2024 Parliament

Milburn Review: Interim Report

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Scott Arthur
Tuesday 2nd June 2026

(1 week, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Scott Arthur Portrait Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West) (Lab)
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I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I was disappointed earlier to hear the condition of anxiety being downplayed, and we must accept that it can be absolutely debilitating. To solve the problems presented in the Milburn report, we will have to break down silos within Government, and work with the devolved Governments. I would be grateful if the Minister could outline his approach to doing that. Also, there is a tendency—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I think the Minister has the question to answer.

Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Scott Arthur
Tuesday 28th April 2026

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Scott Arthur Portrait Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West) (Lab)
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Of course, the Leader of the Opposition is right that the Conservatives had a free vote on the partygate scandal. She chose to abstain, which is an absolute disgrace. [Interruption.]

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order.

Scott Arthur Portrait Dr Arthur
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. The bigger disgrace is that she voted against taking action on Owen Paterson. An utter disgrace—she was whipped.