Graeme Downie

68695 • Broadband: Competition and Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of equivalent power flux-density regulations on (a) rural connectivity and (b) the competitiveness of UK satellite broadband services.

68696 • Satellites: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of amending regulations on international satellites on (a) Scottish rural communities and (b) digital resilience.

68697 • Satellites: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on satellite regulations, in the context of the forthcoming World Radiocommunication Conference 2027.

68698 • Satellites: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on improvements to international satellite regulations to support the objectives of the (a) UK Space Strategy and (b) C-LEO programme.

68699 • Satellites: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions (a) his Department and (b) Ofcom have had with international counterparts on international satellite regulations to increase the availability of satellite broadband in the UK.

905255 • Defence: Industry

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published in June 2025, what progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the development of Defence Growth Deals.

63745 • EU Countries: Travel

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the length of visa free travel for (a) UK citizens in the (i) EU and (ii) Schengen area and (b) EU citizens in the UK.

63799 • Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Hepatitis

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an estimate of the number of people with Hepatitis B who are entitled to compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

63800 • Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Hepatitis

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people with Hepatitis B had received an interim payment of compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority by 30 June 2025.

63801 • Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Hepatitis

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people with Hepatitis B were waiting for an interim payment of compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority on 30 June 2025.

63802 • Medical Equipment: Disease Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what methods the NHS uses to sterilise equipment to help prevent vCJD contamination; how long these methods have been used for; and what assessment he has made on the effectiveness of these methods.

63803 • Blood: Contamination

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on compensation for people impacted by infected blood and also by variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

62438 • USA: Edinburgh Airport

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his US counterparts on the possibility of a US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport.

62439 • USA: Edinburgh Airport

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic impact of US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport.

62440 • USA: Edinburgh Airport

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he last discussed the possibility of a US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport with US counterparts.

62451 • Conveyancing: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Mining Remediation Authority on the potential impact of differences in property conveyancing in Scotland on compensation offers to homeowners affected by old mine workings.

62452 • Conveyancing and Valuation: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what guidance he has given to the Mining Remediation Authority on (a) property (i) conveyancing and (ii) valuation in Scotland and (b) their implications for compensation offers to homeowners affected by old mine workings.

904849 • Transport: Alternative Fuels

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase the use of green fuels in the transport system.

57105 • Work Capability Assessment: Veterans

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether amputee veterans will need to undertake capacity reassessments ever two years as part of proposed welfare reforms.

57106 • Work Capability Assessment: Veterans

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the need for amputee veterans to undertake capability assessments every two years.

EDM 1124 • Knockhill Racing Circuit

That this House congratulates the team at Knockhill Racing Circuit on their 50th anniversary; thanks Jillian Shedden, St...

EDM 876 • 120th anniversary of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

That this House congratulates the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFA) on the 120th anniversary of its formation as a civ...

EDM 883 • Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill

That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for he...

EDM 442 • Louis the Pittencrieff Park peacock

That this House acknowledges the untimely death of King Louis, one of the famous peacocks of Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff ...

EDM 259 • Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley

That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house ...

EDM 234 • HMS Formidable steel-cutting

That this House congratulates the workforce at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife on the occasion of the steel-cutting of the t...

EDM 145 • Peacocks of Pittencrieff Park

That this House congratulates the peacocks of Pittencrieff Park on being awarded the Freedom of the City of Dunfermline;...

EDM 146 • Outwith arts and music festival, Dunfermline

That this House congratulates the organisers of the Outwith arts and music festival in Dunfermline; notes that the festi...

EDM 79 • Scotland Schools win World Schools Debating Championship

That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; be...

EDM 1512 • Myeloma Awareness Week 2025

That this House recognises that 16 to 22 June is Myeloma Awareness Week; is concerned that myeloma has one of the longes...

EDM 1000 • Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK

That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that ...

EDM 1254 • Service with the British Commanders’-In-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, 1946-1990

That this House recognises the courage, service and commitment of the service personnel who served in the British Comman...

EDM 756 • Injury on Duty Award Scheme

That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other member...

EDM 1144 • Tartan Talkers

That this House recognises the tremendous achievements of Tartan Talkers, a charity founded following the tragic death o...

EDM 1124 • Knockhill Racing Circuit

That this House congratulates the team at Knockhill Racing Circuit on their 50th anniversary; thanks Jillian Shedden, St...

EDM 993 • Bridgend Pet Supplies

That this House celebrates the success of Bridgend Pet Supplies, a social enterprise initiated by Bridgend Primary Schoo...

EDM 1061 • British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

That this House is deeply concerned regarding the impact of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) scandal...

EDM 1018 • 900th anniversary of Stirling

That this House notes the conclusion of a year of celebrations marking the 900th anniversary of Stirling being granted R...

EDM 1021 • 10 Years of Big Hearts

That this House congratulates the Big Hearts Community Trust on its tenth anniversary; commends the Trust for the outsta...

EDM 965 • Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding

That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic...

EDM 932 • Fisher and Donaldson win Scotland's Best Flavoured Shortbread Award

That this House congratulates Fisher and Donaldson on winning Scotland’s Best Flavoured Shortbread and Best Stall at the...

EDM 889 • In memory of Jack Vettriano

That this House expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Jack Vettriano OBE; recognises his remarkable journe...

EDM 910 • Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025

That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pande...

EDM 883 • Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill

That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for he...

EDM 876 • 120th anniversary of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

That this House congratulates the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFA) on the 120th anniversary of its formation as a civ...

EDM 489 • Colin S Macleod's 1000-mile swim

That this House congratulates Mr Colin S Macleod, long distance swimmer and charity fundraiser, on completing his 1000-m...

EDM 484 • Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period

That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urgi...

EDM 442 • Louis the Pittencrieff Park peacock

That this House acknowledges the untimely death of King Louis, one of the famous peacocks of Dunfermline’s Pittencrieff ...

EDM 320 • Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network

That this House recognises the hard work and vision of Eunice Simpson and the West Lothian African Women’s Network; cong...