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Division Votes
8 May 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 34 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 276
8 May 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 34 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 266
8 May 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 34 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 274
8 May 2024 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 33 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 269
13 May 2024 - Risk-based Exclusion - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 21 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 169
21 May 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 34 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 268
22 May 2024 - Immigration and Asylum - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 29 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 49
23 May 2024 - Finance (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 18 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 19
24 May 2024 - Tribunal and Inquiries - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 9 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 10

Speeches
Philippa Whitford speeches from: Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Philippa Whitford contributed 1 speech (149 words) Tuesday 21st May 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Philippa Whitford speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Philippa Whitford contributed 1 speech (90 words) Tuesday 30th April 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Written Answers
Universities: Overseas Students Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Wednesday 1st May 2024 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential financial impact of trends in the level of enrolments of international students on universities. Answered by Luke Hall The government seeks to ensure that there is a fair and robust migration policy, whilst maintaining the UK’s place as a top destination for the best and brightest students from around the world. The department remains committed to the ambitions set out in the government’s International Education Strategy to host 600,000 international students per year and to increase the value of education exports to £35 billion per year, both by 2030. The department expects the UK to remain a highly attractive study destination. The UK has four universities in the top ten, and 17 in the top 100, worldwide. The UK has a highly sought after higher education (HE) experience, which is respected by students across the globe. The department is hugely proud to have met its international student recruitment ambition two years running. However, the level of legal migration remains too high. As a result, on 4 December 2023, the government announced a new package of measures to reduce net migration and curb abuse and exploitation of the country’s immigration system. The Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of the HE sector in England, continues to work closely with the Home Office, Department for Business and Trade, and other governmental departments to assess the impact of these changes on HE providers. Universities are autonomous institutions responsible for managing their own budgets. The department also works closely with the OfS to understand the evolving landscape, including on risks relating to international students.
Universal Credit Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Monday 13th May 2024 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether additional funding is available to local authorities to provide services to assist people with Universal Credit claims where those services are not available through Citizens Advice. Answered by Jo Churchill Help to Claim (HtC) was developed and delivered from 2019, and continues to be delivered by Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland independently across England, Scotland, and Wales. A further £38m investment is planned for HtC for two years from April 2024. HtC provides tailored practical support to anyone who needs it and it enables individuals requiring additional support to make and maintain their UC claim, up until their first correct UC payment. HtC supports customers through telephony and digital channels (including webchat). Where somebody is unable to make a digital UC Claim they will support that person to make a UC Claim by telephone. Those individuals who are unable to access support via these channels will be signposted to their local jobcentre, where staff will identify the right support to meet their needs, face-to-face. Since April 2019, HtC has supported nearly 900,000 people.
France and Spain: Visas Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Thursday 16th May 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made recent representations to his (a) French and (b) Spanish counterpart on long-stay visas for UK citizens who need to spend more than 90 days within a given 180-day period in those countries. Answered by Nusrat Ghani The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides for visa-free travel for short-term visits for each other's nationals. British citizens can travel visa-free and stay for up to 90 days in a rolling 180-day period, in accordance with the Schengen Borders Code. This is the standard length of stay that the EU offers to third countries. Whilst the Government would welcome any changes to visa systems which would benefit UK nationals, this is a matter for national governments and parliaments. The Government continues to engage regularly with the European Commission and EU Member States on a range of mobility issues.
Ghassan Abu-Sittah Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Thursday 16th May 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2024 to Question 22020 on Ghassan Abu Sittah, whether he has (a) received information on the reasons that Germany issued a Schengen Area wide travel ban on British-Palestinian national Dr. Abu Sittah and (b) held discussions with his (i) German and (ii) French counterpart on that matter. Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development) We have not sought or received information from the French or German Authorities on this matter, nor held discussions with them about it.
France and Spain: Visas Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Tuesday 21st May 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will hold discussions with his (a) French and (b) Spanish counterpart on the potential merits of allowing UK citizens in those countries to (a) annually renew temporary long-stay visas, (b) upload (i) photographs and (ii) other visa documents online rather than attending appointments in person and (c) store biometric data for future visa applications for a five-year period. Answered by Nusrat Ghani The UK government remains supportive of any changes EU Member States make to their domestic visa systems which benefit UK Nationals living in and travelling to the EU. The UK government continues to engage regularly with the European Commission and EU Member States on a wide range of mobility-related issues.
Ghassan Abu-Sittah Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he plans to make representations to the European Union on Germany’s use of the Schengen Information System to prevent British national, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, from entering the Schengen area; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of that action on (a) Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah's and (b) other British-Palestinians' freedom of expression. Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development) I do not plan to make representations to the European Union on this matter.

Written Answers

Universities: Overseas Students
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Wednesday 1st May 2024

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential financial impact of trends in the level of enrolments of international students on universities.

Answered by Luke Hall

The government seeks to ensure that there is a fair and robust migration policy, whilst maintaining the UK’s place as a top destination for the best and brightest students from around the world. The department remains committed to the ambitions set out in the government’s International Education Strategy to host 600,000 international students per year and to increase the value of education exports to £35 billion per year, both by 2030.

The department expects the UK to remain a highly attractive study destination. The UK has four universities in the top ten, and 17 in the top 100, worldwide. The UK has a highly sought after higher education (HE) experience, which is respected by students across the globe. The department is hugely proud to have met its international student recruitment ambition two years running.

However, the level of legal migration remains too high. As a result, on 4 December 2023, the government announced a new package of measures to reduce net migration and curb abuse and exploitation of the country’s immigration system.

The Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of the HE sector in England, continues to work closely with the Home Office, Department for Business and Trade, and other governmental departments to assess the impact of these changes on HE providers.

Universities are autonomous institutions responsible for managing their own budgets. The department also works closely with the OfS to understand the evolving landscape, including on risks relating to international students.

Universal Credit
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Monday 13th May 2024

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether additional funding is available to local authorities to provide services to assist people with Universal Credit claims where those services are not available through Citizens Advice.

Answered by Jo Churchill

Help to Claim (HtC) was developed and delivered from 2019, and continues to be delivered by Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland independently across England, Scotland, and Wales. A further £38m investment is planned for HtC for two years from April 2024.

HtC provides tailored practical support to anyone who needs it and it enables individuals requiring additional support to make and maintain their UC claim, up until their first correct UC payment. HtC supports customers through telephony and digital channels (including webchat). Where somebody is unable to make a digital UC Claim they will support that person to make a UC Claim by telephone. Those individuals who are unable to access support via these channels will be signposted to their local jobcentre, where staff will identify the right support to meet their needs, face-to-face.

Since April 2019, HtC has supported nearly 900,000 people.

France and Spain: Visas
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Thursday 16th May 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made recent representations to his (a) French and (b) Spanish counterpart on long-stay visas for UK citizens who need to spend more than 90 days within a given 180-day period in those countries.

Answered by Nusrat Ghani

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides for visa-free travel for short-term visits for each other's nationals. British citizens can travel visa-free and stay for up to 90 days in a rolling 180-day period, in accordance with the Schengen Borders Code. This is the standard length of stay that the EU offers to third countries. Whilst the Government would welcome any changes to visa systems which would benefit UK nationals, this is a matter for national governments and parliaments. The Government continues to engage regularly with the European Commission and EU Member States on a range of mobility issues.

Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Thursday 16th May 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2024 to Question 22020 on Ghassan Abu Sittah, whether he has (a) received information on the reasons that Germany issued a Schengen Area wide travel ban on British-Palestinian national Dr. Abu Sittah and (b) held discussions with his (i) German and (ii) French counterpart on that matter.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

We have not sought or received information from the French or German Authorities on this matter, nor held discussions with them about it.

France and Spain: Visas
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Tuesday 21st May 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will hold discussions with his (a) French and (b) Spanish counterpart on the potential merits of allowing UK citizens in those countries to (a) annually renew temporary long-stay visas, (b) upload (i) photographs and (ii) other visa documents online rather than attending appointments in person and (c) store biometric data for future visa applications for a five-year period.

Answered by Nusrat Ghani

The UK government remains supportive of any changes EU Member States make to their domestic visa systems which benefit UK Nationals living in and travelling to the EU.

The UK government continues to engage regularly with the European Commission and EU Member States on a wide range of mobility-related issues.

Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he plans to make representations to the European Union on Germany’s use of the Schengen Information System to prevent British national, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, from entering the Schengen area; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of that action on (a) Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah's and (b) other British-Palestinians' freedom of expression.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

I do not plan to make representations to the European Union on this matter.

Early Day Motions
Wednesday 22nd May Marr College success at Scottish Power's Schools Warrior Rugby Championship 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates Marr College of Troon on winning the Scottish Schools Warrior Rugby Championship, sponsored by Scottish Power Energy Networks, after the S1 Boys, S2 Boys and Under 14 Girls squads won two of their three games in the championship matches at Scotstoun in Glasgow, where they took …
Wednesday 22nd May 250th anniversary of Irvine Old Parish Church 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates Irvine Old Parish Church on their 250th anniversary, which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 June 2024 at a special thanksgiving service; notes that work on the church commenced in 1773 and, when it was completed in 1778, it was one of the largest churches in …

Early Day Motions

Wednesday 22nd May

Marr College success at Scottish Power's Schools Warrior Rugby Championship

9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Marr College of Troon on winning the Scottish Schools Warrior Rugby Championship, sponsored by Scottish Power Energy Networks, after the S1 Boys, S2 Boys and Under 14 Girls squads won two of their three games in the championship matches at Scotstoun in Glasgow, where they took …

Wednesday 22nd May

250th anniversary of Irvine Old Parish Church

8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Irvine Old Parish Church on their 250th anniversary, which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 June 2024 at a special thanksgiving service; notes that work on the church commenced in 1773 and, when it was completed in 1778, it was one of the largest churches in …

Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 100 years of D’Jaconelli’s Café 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those associated with the the iconic D’Jaconelli’s Café in Glasgow as it marks 100 years since its opening by Mario Jaconelli in 1924, and its service to the community in Maryhill and across the north of the city ever since; appreciates that it serves hot …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Rossvale FC Women 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this house congratulates Rossvale on winning the Scottish Women’s Football Championship and League One Cup; notes the effort of all players, coaches and staff in this fantastic win, as well as throughout their season and training; celebrates Megan Whiteford for finishing as joint top scorer, with 20 goals in …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Gibson's Engineering St Rollox Train Depot in Springburn 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates Gibson's Engineering, a father and son duo company, on reopening the famous St Rollox depot, known as The Caley; notes that the historic St Rollox Locomotive Works, established in 1856 by the Caledonian Railway, was the central hub of Scotland's locomotive industry, operating for 163 years …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 The West Highland Way 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this house commends the many people who will complete the West Highland Way walk this summer; recognises the opportunity to witness some of Scotland’s most incredible landscapes via this iconic route; notes the abundance of local businesses available at the start of the route in Milngavie for walkers to …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Skin cancer awareness month 15 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this house recognises the importance of skin cancer awareness month in educating the public on the harms of the sun; recognises that sunscreen is an essential health item, and not a luxury to be used just on holidays; notes that almost 90% of melanomas are preventable, so it is …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Kingdom of Fife highland dancing team success 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Alexa Bianconcini from Glenrothes, Lucy Funnell from Coaltown of Balgonie, Murron Putka from Leven, Louise Barton from Cairneyhill, Kirsten Stewart from Leven and Serena Bianconcini from Glenrothes on their fantastic success at the Highland Dancing Scottish Area finals which were recently held in Oban; highlights that …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Disciplinary cases at Benton Park View HMRC Office 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House regrets the recent dismissal of Joel Hamilton from his job as a civil servant working for HMRC at Benton Park View in the wake of lawful industrial action taken with his union, PCS; notes that, since then, two more PCS union reps have been dismissed, and a …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Dunterlie Foodshare 5th anniversary 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates all the volunteers at Dunterlie Foodshare, based at Dunterlie Resource Centre, Barrhead, on their 5th anniversary; applauds the efforts of the volunteers who have given out 12,000 bags of food, worth over £300,000, to people from across the Barrhead area, helping to reduce poverty and improve …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 Return of Tally’s Blood to the stage 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House recognises the return to the stage of the modern Scottish classic Tally’s Blood, written by Scots-Italian playwright Ann Marie Di Mambro; welcomes that, in late 2023, audiences across Scotland got to enjoy the first full production of the play in 20 years, directed by Ken Alexander who …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 900th anniversary of the High School of Glasgow 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West) That this House congratulates the High School of Glasgow on its 900th anniversary; celebrates the 900 Campaign that the school has launched in order to increase its Bursary Fund and promote skills and sustainability; commends the school on its charitable fundraising activities to organisations such as Social Bite, a charity …
Thursday 23rd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 165th anniversary of Jewish Care Scotland 8 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Jewish Care Scotland as they celebrate their 165th anniversary; notes that Jewish Care Scotland dates back to 1858, when it was mentioned in the earliest written record of the Glasgow Hebrew Philanthropic society, with the organisation requesting the use of a room at a Glasgow synagogue …
Wednesday 22nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 3rd Bo’ness Scout Group 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House congratulates the 3rd Bo’ness Scout Group on becoming the first Scout Group in the UK to achieve net zero status; notes the installation of solar panels on its scout hall, which ensures sustainable energy and operational needs for the future; further notes the role of UCS Renewables …
Wednesday 22nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Farewell to Jurgen Klopp 18 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House congratulates Jurgen Norbert Klopp on his outstanding nine years as Manager of Liverpool FC; celebrates his achievements in winning the UEFA Champions League in 2018-19, UEFA Super Cup in 2019, FIFA Club World Cup in 2019-2020, English Premier League in 2019-2020, in the Club's first Premier League …
Wednesday 22nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th May 2024 The Wee Play Place success at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates The Wee Play Place in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, on being awarded the Children’s Play Centre of the Year at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2024; notes that the venue was highly commended in the Best Entertaining Team category; believes that this recognition is well deserved for the …
Wednesday 22nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Midlothian Council Jo Cox civility pledge 10 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the positive action taken by Midlothian Council Leader Kelly Parry, Provost Debbi McCall and Chief Executive Dr Grace Vickers in endorsing the Jo Cox Civility campaign and signing the pledge on behalf of all Midlothian councillors to run a respectful election campaign; recognises that the pledge …
Wednesday 22nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Essentials guarantee and minimum income guarantee 19 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House supports calls to implement an essentials guarantee into Universal Credit to ensure no one goes without life’s essentials; commends the Trussell Trust and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on their Essentials Guarantee campaign; congratulates these organisations on securing more than 150,000 petition signatures in support of the campaign; …
Monday 20th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Lanark United, West of Scotland Football League Third Division champions 13 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Lanark United Football Club on winning the 2023-24 West of Scotland Football League Third Division title; recognises that Lanark United, affectionately known as the Yowes, secured their championship with two games to play after defeating Greenock 8-0 at Moor Park; notes that they ended the season …
Monday 20th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Phoenix Flames and the Dance World Championship 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Phoenix Flames, a group of cheeleaders from Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, on their Junior Heatwave and Senior Elite teams ranking 8th and 10th respectively at the Dance World Competition; recognises the Dance World Competition was held in Florida on April 26 to 29 with hundreds of teams …
Wednesday 15th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Penicuik Athletic youth football club and Colin Campbell Sports Cup 10 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House congratulates the Penicuik Athletic YFC under-17s team for their recent success at the Colin Campbell Sports Cup; acknowledges their award for first place; recognises that this is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work that the team put into their training and …
Wednesday 15th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024 Imperial War Museums and union derecognition 33 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House is alarmed by reports that Imperial War Museums plans to derecognise the Public and Commercial Services union and the First Division Association for the purposes of collective representation and bargaining; is concerned that derecognising these trade unions would undermine the collective bargaining power of staff, leaving them …
Tuesday 21st May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Golden Jubilee of St Filan’s Primary School 13 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the golden jubilee of St Filan’s Primary School in Glasgow South; notes the significant milestone of 50 years of dedicated service to the community, providing outstanding education and fostering the development of countless young minds; acknowledges the hard work and commitment of the teachers, staff, and …
Monday 13th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Arms sales to Israel 5 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale) That this House notes clearly established international law which prohibits intentionally or recklessly attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure; further notes that British arms sold to Israel are potentially being used to commit such serious violations of international law; condemns the killing of tens of thousands of people by Israel, and …
Monday 13th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Scrutiny of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and arms exports to Israel 29 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead) That this House expresses its deep concerns regarding the Israeli offensive on Rafah, which it believes will seriously worsen what is already one of the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crises; reiterates its calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire; further expresses its frustration at the Government’s continued refusal to suspend …
Tuesday 14th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Youth mobility visas 11 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House acknowledges the European Commission’s proposal on youth mobility visas; notes the benefits that youth mobility visas would provide for UK industries who need to supplement their local workforce; recognises that the hospitality and tourism sectors in rural and coastal areas like the Lake District, West Country, and …
Tuesday 14th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Take Another Look campaign 16 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House acknowledges the inherent vulnerability of motorcyclists on UK roads and the tragedy that road traffic collisions bring to motorcycle riders’ loved ones; extends condolences to Tracey Marsh, Maureen Rutherford and Jacqueline Dickson, who all tragically lost their husbands in road traffic collisions; supports the launch of their …
Wednesday 15th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Support for Bristow staff 7 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House commends the work of Bristow staff who operate helicopters for search and rescue services in the Outer Hebrides across Scotland and the UK and who also operate offshore oil and gas flights; supports the 360 staff including pilots, co-pilots, winchmen operators and winchmen paramedics in their decision …
Monday 20th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 100th anniversary of Busby Lawn Tennis Club 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Busby Lawn Tennis Club on reaching its centenary year, marking 100 years of service to the community; notes that the club, located at 5 Carmunnock Road, Busby, East Renfrewshire, was founded in 1925 and has three floodlit artificial grass courts for players to make use of; …
Tuesday 21st May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Thomas Haslam and the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct 12 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Thomas Haslam, a Cub Young Leader in Inverness, on being awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct in recognition of his assistance at the scene of a serious road traffic collision at age 16; recognises that Thomas performed life-preserving first aid, learned through Scouting, to …
Tuesday 21st May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Children's Hospice Week 13 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Children's Hospice Week 2024, celebrated from 15 to 21 May 2024 in partnership with Together for Short Lives; highlights that Children's Hospice Week is the only week in the year dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children's hospice and palliative care services across the UK, …
Friday 17th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2024 ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map 17 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House regrets that the UK has received its lowest-ever rank on the ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map; recognises the 2024 Rainbow Map is the organisation's 13th annual review of the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in 49 countries in Europe and Central Asia; further …
Thursday 2nd May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2024 Allocation of levelling up funding 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with concern the amount spent by local authorities of all parties on bids for levelling up funding that have been unsuccessful; further notes that levelling up funding has not been allocated to the areas with highest levels of deprivation; notes that levelling up funding has not …
Tuesday 7th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2024 Government surveillance of bank accounts 42 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East) That this House is deeply alarmed by new powers contained within the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill that would allow the Government to engage in the mass surveillance of tens of millions of people's bank accounts; notes that these new powers would force banks to spy on the 23 …
Tuesday 7th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2024 Dementia Action Week 25 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2024, taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024; highlights that Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign and each year the Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on Dementia; underlines the support …
Tuesday 7th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2024 Declaration to mark the visit of Father Gabriel Romanelli to Scotland 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House welcomes the joint declaration by the Archbishop of Glasgow, Most Rev William Nolan, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, issued on 26th April 2024 to mark the visit to Glasgow of Father Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of the Holy Family Church …
Wednesday 8th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2024 Public ownership of water 39 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were …
Wednesday 8th May Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th May 2024 McClure solicitors 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes with concern the impact from the collapse of W.W & J McClure Solicitors Law Firm in 2021; understands that the firm had around 100,000 clients across Britain, many of whom held wills or family trusts managed by the law firm; further notes with concern that many …
Tuesday 30th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2024 Contribution of university research 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House commends the outstanding contribution of university researchers throughout the United Kingdom; agrees with the view of Professor Mark Field of the University of Oxford that impact is the good the researchers have in the world; notes the work of researchers at the University of Aberystwyth into restoring …
Monday 29th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2024 Armenian Genocide 20 signatures (Most recent: 16 May 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House notes that on 24 April 2024 the Armenian community commemorated the Medz Yaghern (Great Crime) of the Armenian Genocide that saw the massacre and starvation of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottomans; further notes the significance of recognising the Armenian genocide and engaging in commemorative actions in …
Wednesday 24th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2024 UK’s national minorities 21 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the UK Government recognising the Cornish as a national minority through the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; notes that this landmark decision set out numerous obligations including support for language and culture, education and the media, …
Monday 29th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2024 900th anniversary of founding of City of Edinburgh 5 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the 900th anniversary of the founding of the City of Edinburgh and St Giles’ Cathedral; notes the founding of the Cathedral in 1124 by King David I; recognises the cultural, historical and political significance of the role of the City in the last 900 years; further …

Philippa Whitford mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower 135 speeches (38,212 words) Friday 26th July 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Alan Gemmell (Lab - Central Ayrshire) be here in the service of the community where I grew up.I pay tribute to my predecessor, Dr Philippa Whitford - Link to Speech
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 104 speeches (18,539 words) Committee stage part one Tuesday 7th May 2024 - Lords Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Lord Oates (LD - Life peer) At Second Reading in the other place and in response to Dr Philippa Whitford, who asked why the Bill - Link to Speech

Department Publications - Statistics
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 Cabinet Office Source Page: Infected Blood Inquiry reports Document: (PDF) Found: people will die. ” Hansard extract on Business of the House 27 June 2019 p15 RLIT0002093 Dr Philippa Whitford

Deposited Papers
Thursday 22nd August 2024 Source Page: Infected Blood Inquiry. The Report. 7 volumes. Document: Volume_7_-_Response_of_Government.pdf (PDF) Found: people will die. ” Hansard extract on Business of the House 27 June 2019 p15 RLIT0002093 Dr Philippa Whitford

Philippa Whitford mentioned in Scottish results

Scottish Government Publications
Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2024 Document: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2024 (Excel) Found: Chief Executive, Public Health ScotlandPopulation Health2024-06-12 00:00:00Meeting / with MPDr Philippa Whitford
Friday 30th August 2024 Population Health Directorate Source Page: Drug Taskforce Funding - River Garden Ayr: FOI release Document: FOI - 202400399377 - Information released - Annex A (PDF) Found: Yours sincerely [REDACTED – S38(1)(b)] Dr Philippa Whitford Member for Central Ayrshire SNP