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on this issue in a few weeks and I have called on the government to take heed of our recommendations when they are published.
I also spoke in support of people with disabilities in the debate called by my colleague Neil Gray, MP for Airdrie and Shotts, regarding employment support allowance (ESA) and universal credit.
I supported calls from across the chamber to pause Tory government plans to reduce benefits for those deemed fit for work-related activity but who are still too ill to work.
With the Autumn Statement due today, this is an opportunity to halt the damaging austerity agenda and focus on how we can help and protect the most vulnerable in our society.
Following on from this, I took part in the debate on the future of our post offices.
With Crown post offices being franchised off across the country, East Kilbride is now earmarked for the same.
I spoke in defence of our excellent staff at the main post office in East Kilbride.
Moving from the current location would also present a difficulty for people with mobility issues.
I hope that we can present a strong case for the retention of this office when the public consultation opens.
Remembrance services across the constituency were a sombre reminder of the sacrifice that has been made by our veterans.
For those still with us, it is so important that we make sure that they have the best available support.
I will continue to push for our veterans to be cared for.
I have written to both the UK and Scottish Governments to ask what specific mental health provisions are made for those who have served to keep us safe. 171116rememb_10