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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Social Mobility: Careers Education

"It is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for introducing this important debate, and I welcome the thoughtful contributions that we are about to hear from across the Chamber. I make my speech within the context …..."
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Speech in Written Corrections - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

"I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement, his reassurance that Gaza will not be forgotten, and for having been really quick to come out and ask for de-escalation and a negotiated settlement. Nobody wants to see a nuclear Iran, not least the people of Iran, who are paying for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Business of the House

"The very best thing about this job is the people we meet. Last Saturday, I met Lisa Fleming and her team at the opening of the House of Hope in Edinburgh South West. It is Scotland’s first breast cancer wellbeing and support centre, and it is absolutely amazing. It is …..."
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Written Question
Israel: F-35 Aircraft
Thursday 19th June 2025

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

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he holds evidence on the use of F-35 jets to breach international law in Gaza.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

No, we don't. We have carefully collated, reviewed and assessed relevant evidence concerning the Gaza conflict. The action we have taken, as announced to Parliament, is consistent with our legal obligations and we remain wholly committed to international law.

Written Question
Israel: F-35 Aircraft
Thursday 19th June 2025

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

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with allies involved in the F-35 programme on Israel's use of F-35 jets in Gaza.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Conversations with F-35 Partners occur regularly and cover a range of issues, however we are unable to disclose details of confidential conversations held within an international programme.

Written Question
Israel: F-35 Aircraft
Thursday 19th June 2025

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

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether international allies have raised concerns with him on the use of UK made F-35 parts in Gaza.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Conversations with F-35 Partners occur regularly and cover a range of issues, however we are unable to disclose details of confidential conversations held within an international programme.

Division Vote (Commons)
18 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 305
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 114 Noes - 310
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 306 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 313
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Scott Arthur (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 306 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 390