"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Wishart. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) on securing today’s important debate.
I represent a very urban constituency, but I also chair the Scottish Affairs Committee and we have been looking at this issue as part …..." Patricia Ferguson - View Speech
"If I can speak for colleagues, I think that that would be the conclusion of everyone in the room.
Importantly, our Committee asked witnesses what they would like to come from the Government’s review. I will briefly run through those points: a clear definition for what reasonable access to in-person …..." Patricia Ferguson - View Speech
"The hon. Member makes a very valid point. I know that this issue concerns him greatly, because he has spoken to me about it on many occasions. There is an issue, as has been mentioned, about access to cash. Access to cash is important, but access to wider banking services …..." Patricia Ferguson - View Speech
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1 Sep 2026 Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes with appreciation AWARE Scotland, Active Wellbeing And Respite Experiences, a Glasgow-based charity established in 2022 and run by dedicated volunteers, on its work supporting young people regardless of their background or life experiences; recognises its vision of helping young people most in need through unique experiences …
Early Day Motion
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1 Sep 2026 Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House congratulates ANYiSO on the occasion of its tenth anniversary conference, celebrating a decade of dedicated service to ethnic minority communities in Glasgow West; recognises the vision and leadership of its founder, Shulamite Ezechi, who established the organisation in 2014 to create opportunities for ethnic minority women and …