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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Oct 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"I want to return to Jackdaw and Rosebank. Last week, Jess from my office organised a showing of the “National Emergency Briefing”, which was very well attended. Afterwards, I do not think anybody I spoke to thought that Jackdaw or Rosebank should go ahead. I know the Secretary of State …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour Aye votes vs 2 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 193
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 307 Labour No votes vs 2 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 312
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Oct 2026 - Courts and Tribunals Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 302 Labour No votes vs 2 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 304
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension) - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 179
Written Question
Public Buildings: Finance
Tuesday 13th October 2026

Asked by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration he has given to establishing UK-wide capital funds and low-interest public loans for acquisition and refurbishment of creative and community spaces.

Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

The Government recognises the important role that creative and community spaces play in towns and cities across the country.

Over the course of this parliament, £1.5 billion will be invested to support arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings across England. It aims to keep venues open, finance urgent repairs and infrastructure projects, bolster long-term resilience, and widen access to arts and culture in communities that have faced under-investment.

The Government is also committed to communities and wants to ensure that they have the tools they need to protect local assets. Our Pride in Place programme is providing up to £5.8bn over 10 years to support 284 places. From saving youth centres and repairing playgrounds, to bringing empty buildings back into community use and expanding affordable after school activities – the Pride in Place programme has been designed to deliver improvements that matter to residents.

More widely, support for culture and the creative industries is a devolved matter. Responsibility for supporting cultural institutions and community spaces in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland therefore rests with the respective devolved government.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Oct 2026
Rejoining the EU

"Some of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents will have signed this petition. Just to be clear, is he doubting the intelligence and commitment of the people who signed it? He seems to be saying that they have not done their homework...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Oct 2026
Rejoining the EU

"Will the hon. Member give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Oct 2026
Rejoining the EU

"It is, as always, a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I want to thank my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) for how he introduced the debate. It is customary for the mover of the motion to present a balanced …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 12 Oct 2026
Rejoining the EU

"Will the hon. Member give way?..."
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