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HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]One of the issues is that trustees have a legal duty in terms of the trust. At least this amendment would make it much easier for the trustees to implement not chasing up the…16 Nov 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore). I noticed that he mentioned cross-party working, so on that basis I look forward to him voting with the SNP…16 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent’s savings are invested in buy-to-let mortgages in flatted properties. The block height is less than 18 metres, so post-Grenfell regulations on cladding inspection…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Territorial WatersWhat recent steps his Department has taken to protect UK territorial waters in the (a) north Atlantic and (b) North sea.02 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Territorial WatersScottish waters comprise over 60% of the UK’s waters, yet we have no surface warships. In fact, the most northerly surface warship base is located at the south coast of England,…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister has rightly stated that this lockdown is to protect the English NHS. When it comes to support, he also keeps telling Scottish MPs that we have just to be happy…02 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent Ewan Cameron was involved in an accident and assaulted. He undertook successful private litigation because, basically, his insurance company did not want to know.…22 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for the wedding industryOne of the traumatic effects of the covid-19 restrictions has been for people who have planned their weddings. Some have had to cancel their dream wedding; others now have to…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Local Clean Air TargetsClearly, the Welsh Government have a really good track record when it comes to recycling—one of the best rates in the UK—so is there a reason why there is this demand for…20 Oct 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit upliftI rise on behalf of, unfortunately, too many of my constituents who rely on universal credit. It is a fact that Tory welfare policies are plunging people into poverty. Child…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Local Clean Air TargetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles, and I am sure that everyone in the Chamber is delighted that I have pledged to speak for only five minutes. I…20 Oct 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Poverty ReductionThe reality is that that is not enough. Thanks to the efforts of the Scottish Government to mitigate the worst impacts of austerity, Scotland has the lowest child poverty rates,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Poverty ReductionWhat assessment she has made of the effectiveness of universal credit in reducing levels of poverty.19 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFruit and vegetable growers have relied on skilled European seasonal workers to get food into shops and stop it rotting in the fields. The Secretary of State’s idea to fill…15 Oct 2020HANSARDJet Zero CouncilYes, I agree it is important. They need to be replaced because half the existing nuclear power stations will be phased out in the next four years. However, they do not need to be…14 Oct 2020HANSARDJet Zero CouncilIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) on securing this debate and leading it so…14 Oct 2020HANSARDJet Zero CouncilWhat about the £500 million ask from the industry to get various plans up and running?14 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for the travel industryI rise on behalf of my constituents who work in the travel, aviation, aerospace and tourism sectors, and who are rightly worried about their livelihoods and the lack of targeted…14 Oct 2020HANSARDUK Internal Market Bill: DiplomacyWhat recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK Internal Market Bill on the effectiveness of UK diplomacy.13 Oct 2020HANSARD RNLI and Independent Lifeboats: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. Like everybody else, I congratulate the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on bringing forward this debate. We…13 Oct 2020