Information between 1st April 2023 - 9th February 2025
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Alan Brown speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Alan Brown contributed 2 speeches (161 words) Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Wednesday 19th April 2023 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to respond to the letter of 7 March 2023 from the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun on nuclear power. Answered by Andrew Bowie - Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero) I wrote to the hon. Member on 17 April about nuclear power. |
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Wednesday 19th April 2023 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding his Department has allocated to the Track 2 Carbon Capture Usage and Storage clusters. Answered by Graham Stuart The Government launched Track-2 of the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Process in March to identify two additional clusters, contributing to the Government's ambition to capture 20-30 million tonnes CO2 per year across the economy by 2030.
The Government has supported industrial clusters (including potential Track 2 clusters) since 2019 to develop their Front End and Engineering Design (FEED) studies for the deployment of CCUS and other decarbonisation infrastructure, by providing £171 million of funding via the UKRI-led Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC).
On 15 March 2023, my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced an unprecedented £20 billion investment in the early development of CCUS to help meet the Government’s climate commitments. This funding is not currently allocated to specific projects or tracks. |
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Wednesday 19th April 2023 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much funding his Department has allocated to the succesful Track-1 carbon capture, usage and storage projects. Answered by Graham Stuart My Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £20bn of funding to store as much carbon and create as many jobs as possible through Track-1 and beyond.
Track 1 Projects have only been shortlisted at this point and are not guaranteed funding until negotiations are complete. |
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Wednesday 19th April 2023 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what money has been allocated to the (a) Acorn, (b) Hynet and (c) East Coast carbon capture scheme cluster. Answered by Graham Stuart The Government is supporting industrial clusters to develop their Front End and Engineering Design (FEED) studies, for the deployment of CCUS and other decarbonisation infrastructure, through the provision of £171 million of funding via the UKRI-led Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC). This includes:
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Refugees: Rwanda
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Wednesday 19th April 2023 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what she plans the maximum number of refugees to be from Rwanda who may be resettled in the UK under the Memorandum of Understanding between the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the government of the Republic of Rwanda for the provision of an asylum partnership arrangement. Answered by Robert Jenrick - Shadow Secretary of State for Justice As set out in the Memorandum of Understanding, a small number of the most vulnerable refugees in Rwanda will be resettled in the UK as part of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership. The number will be small- likely in the tens, rather than the hundreds. More details on the resettlement of vulnerable refugees will be set out in due
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Palace of Westminster: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) Thursday 20th April 2023 Question To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Restoration and Renewal Client Board, how much from the public purse has been spent on (a) building survey works and (b) ground investigation works for works associated with the restoration and renewal project as of 31 March 2023. Answered by Charles Walker The R&R Programme is carrying out tens of thousands of hours of complex building surveys and investigations to develop even more detailed records of the Palace of Westminster. These records are being used to inform design and planning, and future decisions on the essential restoration work required. Two of the intrusive surveys currently being undertaken, the Building Intrusive Survey and Pull Out Tests, are categorised as Building Survey Works. Third party contractor costs incurred to 31 March 2023 on these surveys are £0.3 million. Third party contractor costs incurred to 31 March 2023 on the ground investigation works are £0.6 million. These figures do not include Delivery Authority internal staffing costs or the costs of the contractor planning and overseeing the survey programme because those costs cannot be disaggregated by individual survey. All these surveys are ongoing and spend will continue beyond 1 April 2023. |
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Monday 17th April Elsie Cook, Scottish Women's Football 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of Elsie Cook to the development of women's football in the UK; notes that she founded the Scottish Women’s Football Association in 1972 and organised the first international women’s football game for Scotland's national team against England, in conjunction with Pat Gregory, then … |
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State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill 2023-24
Private Members' Bill - Ten Minute Bill A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a compensation scheme for women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 inclusive who have been affected by increases in the state pension age; and for connected purposes.
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
3 Apr 2023, 12:26 p.m. Details of my April surgeries ? Plenty of Street Surgery engagement given the parliamentary recess. Always great to get out and talk to constituents on their doorstep. For more information and future availability, please contact my office ? ? https://t.co/L4gIMuH3oG Link to Original Tweet |
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
3 Apr 2023, 1:47 p.m. I welcome the announcement. But a visit to Ayr United? ?♂️? https://t.co/9asDUTmYwZ Link to Original Tweet |
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
2 Apr 2023, 6:21 p.m. @SasaGSenjic Apart from the fact that long term they are offline approximately 1/5 of the year. Sure, nuclear is always there when you need it. Link to Original Tweet |
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
2 Apr 2023, 6:25 p.m. @douglas_reid12 You should have visited us! Been here since Thursday night, so yesterday was an "away day"- home game for me. Link to Original Tweet |
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
2 Apr 2023, 11 a.m. It's time for the UK Government to stop their obsession with nuclear and invest in renewable energy. ?️ "The reality is clear: Scotland has the energy, but Westminster keeps the powers." Watch the full exchange ⬇️ https://t.co/7LzCNN6eGK https://t.co/n7T78J5VfD Link to Original Tweet |
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Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) - @AlanBrownSNP
4 Apr 2023, 2:29 p.m. ?️ ? Tomorrow afternoon I will be chapping doors in New Farm as part of my constituency engagement. I'm delighted that Cllr @GrahamBartonSNP will be joining me on this occasion as we speak to constituents about local & national issues on their doorstep. ℹ️ ⬇️ https://t.co/pw8kD8zx3b Link to Original Tweet |
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Monday 13th May Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2024 19th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House joins in commemorating the 19th annual Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, held on Yom HaZikaron—Memorial Day—in Israel, beginning on the evening of 12 May 2024; pays tribute to all Israelis and Palestinians who grieve together and stand united in their demand for an end to bloodshed between … |
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Wednesday 8th May Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 2024 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 … |
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Tuesday 26th March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 36 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Tuesday 26th March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed … |
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Thursday 21st March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family … |
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Tuesday 5th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers 34 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation … |
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Thursday 11th January Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) That this House recognises the continuing violence in Gaza which has resulted in over 23,000 deaths; welcomes South Africa’s request for provisional measures by the International Court of Justice to prevent acts of genocide; urges the Government to carefully consider the application as it upholds its duty to prevent genocide … |
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Wednesday 7th February Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention 73 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2024)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering … |
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Thursday 7th March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 Pre-1997 non-indexed company pensions 15 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West) This House notes that over 500,000 former employees of 3M and other businesses including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron and Wood Group face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions, as current legislation only index-links contributions from 1997; further notes that, according to the Bank of England, between 2008 and 2023, former … |
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Tuesday 19th March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law 46 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting … |
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Wednesday 20th March Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the … |
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Wednesday 6th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2024 Government Property Agency, ISS and outsourced workers 49 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is extremely concerned about the Government Property Agency’s handling of the transfer of facilities management services from Mitie to ISS with respect to the implications for workers whose employment has transferred; notes that the pay arrangements for cleaners and caterers are being shifted from a monthly to … |
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Wednesday 21st February Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2024 90 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker. |
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Wednesday 24th January Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024 Postural Tachycardia Syndrome awareness 35 signatures (Most recent: 9 May 2024)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality where sitting, standing and exercise can cause symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, brain fog, dizziness, pain, fainting, vomiting and fatigue; recognises that many people suffer a combination of symptoms, which can be chronic … |
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Monday 4th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 Glencore’s mining activities in Colombia and Peru (No. 3) 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House expresses its concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of the Carbones de Cerrejón open-pit coalmine in Colombia and the Antapaccay-Coroccohuayco mine in Espinar in Peru, both owned by British-registered multinational Glencore Plc; notes that eight UN Special Rapporteurs called for a halt to Cerrejón’s mining operations … |
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Friday 26th January Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2024 Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series 36 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House applauds the Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series for shining a much needed light on events that irrevocably changed our country; thanks Channel 4 and Swan Films for their continued commitment to hard-hitting factual programmes; commends the miners and their families for taking part … |
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Wednesday 22nd November Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 19th January 2024 Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession 63 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; … |
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Thursday 18th January Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 19th January 2024 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that 22 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024, which is an opportunity to highlight the vital importance of HPV vaccines and cervical screening in the prevention of cervical cancer and their potential to thereby contribute to the elimination of cervical cancer; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 18th January Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th January 2024 Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns 48 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House notes and celebrates the 265th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s national bard, in Alloway on the 25 January 1759, regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both … |
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Thursday 7th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024 91 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the … |
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Thursday 9th November Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht and antisemitism 21 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House commemorates the victims of Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass), a destructive campaign of violence against Jewish people, on its 85th anniversary; understands that, throughout the night of 9-10 November 1938, the Nazi Party targeted synagogues and Jewish prayer rooms across Germany, with over 1,400 burned or badly … |
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Tuesday 21st November Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 Age Scotland’s 80th Anniversary 13 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of Age Scotland’s work to support older people; understands that the first meeting of an earlier incarnation of Age Scotland, the Scottish Old People’s Welfare Committee, took place in Edinburgh in January 1943 to support the war effort and the wellbeing of older … |
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Thursday 14th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 Defence Equipment and Support Beith 20 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history … |
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Tuesday 12th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 51 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Agreement, done at Kigali on 5 December 2023, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Shared International Commitments on the Protection of Refugees and … |
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Monday 11th December Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House notes the sad passing of the incredibly talented artist and writer John Byrne at the age of 83; marks the high regard he is held in the global arts community; acknowledges that Renfrewshire Council awarded him the Freedom of Renfrewshire last year; observes that John grew up … |
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Monday 4th December Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2023 Monkton Milers' santa dash for Ayrshire Parkinson's Group 16 signatures (Most recent: 12 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates the Monkton Milers on organising their highly successful Santa Dash in Troon to raise funds for the Ayrshire Parkinson's Group; notes that Rachel Cox, Chairperson of the Milers, won the JogScotland Jog Leader of the Year in 2022, and acknowledges the valuable contribution such volunteer-led running … |
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Wednesday 8th November Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2023 Scientific hearing on animal experiments 77 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that … |
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Tuesday 7th November Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2) 105 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
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Tuesday 17th October Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023 Reopening of Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House recognises with great concern the pressure many households are due to face this winter as a result of high energy bills; notes that the Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding aimed to reached 900,000 households that do not have a direct relationship with their electricity supplier; regrets … |
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Tuesday 17th October Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel 95 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
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Tuesday 24th October Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day 2023 22 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that 25 October 2023 is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) Awareness Day; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain and fainting; further highlights that studies from … |
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Monday 10th July Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023 OSI Renewables and Scotland's energy potential 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House congratulates OSI Renewables, an engineering business headquartered in West Lothian, that has received four Spotlight on New Technology® awards from the offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas, which span O&G, Deepsea Minerals and Floating Wind, a Hart Energy award, and Scottish Engineering’s Innovation Excellence Award 2023; commends … |
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Monday 16th October Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2023 Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 37 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions;?believes that any Israeli response to those … |
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Monday 18th September Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2023 Oban’s Robert MacIntrye and Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup team 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre, who has qualified to represent Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup against the United States at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy; notes that Robert, who honed his skill at Glencruitten golf club in Oban, … |
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Wednesday 6th September Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2023 Compensation for nuclear test veterans 42 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test … |
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Tuesday 5th September Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 47 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House recognises the life of Robbie Shepherd following his sad passing; acknowledges his outstanding contribution to broadcasting as host of Take the Floor; celebrates his accomplished literary works on Scottish country dancing and Scottish dance music; recalls his championing of Doric; and conveys condolences to his family and … |
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Tuesday 5th September Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th August 2023 Retirement of coxswain Joe Miller from RNLI Troon Lifeboat 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates Joe Millar on his recent retirement from his role as coxswain of the RNLI Lifeboat in Troon, to which he has dedicated 31 years of service, initially as a volunteer, then as a full-time mechanic and, for the last 20 years, as coxswain; gives grateful thanks … |
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Wednesday 19th July Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House notes the publication of recent figures relating to the two child limit of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits; understands that the two child limit prevents parents from claiming Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for any third or subsequent child born after April 2017; observes that … |
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Wednesday 12th July Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2023 Scottish Government paper on drug reform 19 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde) That this House notes the publication of the recent paper on drug reform from the Scottish Government entitled A Caring, Compassionate and Human Rights Informed Drug Policy for Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s public health approach to problematic drug use; further notes that the paper calls on the … |
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Wednesday 28th June Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2023 Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House welcomes news of the end of the policy of prisoner dispersal applied to Basque politically motivated prisoners for over 30 years and that the remaining 156 prisoners are now held in jails in the Basque country; agrees that this is a positive step towards a lasting and … |
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Tuesday 27th June Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2023 41 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in Scotland and the rest of the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the latest delay to the issuing of a medal to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger … |
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Monday 26th June Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2023 54 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House notes the sad passing of legendary Scotland Men’s Team Manager Craig Brown CBE who passed away at the age of 82; notes the regard he is held in across the football community, particularly the Tartan Army who hold him in the highest esteem; acknowledges that Craig was … |
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Wednesday 24th May Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 18th June 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House congratulates the 3rd Bo’ness Scout Group on their Birdie and Breakfast project that aims to install 30 birdhouses in its local area to provide essential nesting areas; notes that these will benefit many species of birds by giving them shelter and a safer place to raise young, … |
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Monday 12th June Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 38 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by … |
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Monday 5th June Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 12th June 2023 End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign 53 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the publication of the End Child Poverty Coalition’s local child poverty statistics; highlights that the statistics show that 29 per cent of 0 to 19 year-olds were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22; commends the End Child Poverty Coalition for their campaign All Kids … |
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Wednesday 7th June Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th June 2023 Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty 66 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges … |
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Tuesday 23rd May Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th June 2023 40 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House commends the hard work and dedication shown by volunteers across the country; recognises Volunteers' Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June, as an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and inspire more people to try volunteering; notes that the personal benefits of volunteering for individuals … |
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Monday 22nd May Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd May 2023 Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, 2023 Tennis Scotland Team of the Year 15 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House congratulates S4 players Olivia Kidd, Natasha Morrison, Abigail Taylor and Georgia Sanger, of the Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, on their incredible achievement in winning Tennis Scotland’s 2023 Team of the Year Award after success in every round of the Scottish Schools Competition led to them finishing … |
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Thursday 18th May Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd May 2023 Conduct of the Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip and legal funding 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East) That this House expresses deep concern over the decision to make taxpayers fund the legal bill of the Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip for advice and assistance on the inquiry by the Committee on Privileges into the allegations that the Rt hon. Member misled the House in … |
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Thursday 18th May Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th May 2023 90th anniversary of the Council for At-Risk Academics 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East) That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), a charity founded – as the Academic Assistance Council – at the The Royal Society on 22 May 1933 by leading academics and scientists in the UK to rescue their counterparts in Nazi Germany who were … |
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Tuesday 25th April Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 27th April 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes the recently published pay remit guidance for the civil service for 2023 to 2024 which has been set at a average of 4.5 per cent across Government departments following an insulting imposed pay award of two per cent for 2022 to 2023; observes that departments have … |
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Tuesday 7th March Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023 Increases to registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council 29 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) That this House agrees that proposals to increase registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council by 20 per cent in July 2023 should be scrapped; notes that increasing registrant fees by this amount would add to the severe financial pressures amid a cost of living crisis, resulting in … |
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Friday 21st April 2023
Report - Tenth Report - Post-pandemic economic growth: UK labour markets Business and Trade Committee Found: MP (Labour, Bristol North West) (Chair) Bim Afolami MP (Conservative, Hitchin and Harpenden ) Alan Brown |
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Tuesday 25th April 2023 9:45 a.m. Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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Friday 17th May 2024 Anna Firth (Conservative - Southend West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill: Second Reading Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Thursday 14th December 2023
People Directorate Source Page: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 Document: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 (Excel) Found: 00Meeting / Video ConferenceOcean WindScotWind2022-10-27 00:00:00Meeting / with MPStephen Flynn MP & Alan Brown |
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Friday 8th December 2023
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Net Zero Secretary's Briefing For MPs 27 October 2022: FOI release Document: Net Zero Secretary's Briefing For MPs 27 October 2022: FOI release (webpage) Found: briefing prepared for Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson for his meeting with MPs Stephen Flynn and Alan Brown |
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Friday 8th December 2023
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate Source Page: Net Zero Secretary's Briefing For MPs 27 October 2022: FOI release Document: FOI - 202300339800 - information released (PDF) Found: Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport meeting with SNP MPs Stephen Flynn and Alan Brown |