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HANSARDSale of Riot Equipment to the United States of AmericaOn the day of George Floyd’s funeral, I rise to present a petition on behalf of my Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituents who, like many across the world, were rightly angry at his…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseWhen it comes to “test, trace, isolate”, the Scottish Government are expanding the resilience of the public health system. The UK Government are expanding outsourcing. While the…18 May 2020HANSARDThe EconomyMany workers on low basic pay rely on commission to make up their wages, but if they are furloughed, they get 80% of their basic pay only, which causes real hardship. In response…27 Apr 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresThank you for allowing me to catch your eye, Sir David. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) on bringing forward the debate. I want first to…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI agree 100%. The banks are forcing a change in behaviour. In Galston, Bank of Scotland also highlighted that businesses are now using the cash machine to lodge more money. Why is…18 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Derbyshire Dales (Miss Dines). I congratulate her on delivering her maiden speech, and indeed on becoming the first female MP to…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Time is critical.17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI was contacted today by a constituent who is self-isolating and has underlying health conditions. She was trying to get a food delivery, which she vitally needs. Tesco could only…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Strategic investment in infrastructure is very welcome, but another Budget measure that the Chancellor announced was the removal of the red diesel rebate for the construction…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I agree with the advice that non-essential passenger travel should be halted. The Foreign Secretary said that air freight channels should remain. The thing about air freight is…17 Mar 2020HANSARDClean Growth Industries: New JobsThe Minister says the UK is a world leader in offshore wind, but the reality is that too many manufacturing and supply chain jobs go abroad following the award of contracts for…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionIn his letter to all MPs on Friday, the Secretary of State for Transport said that the Government lost in the Court “on only one aspect” and that that was climate change. That…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeDespite all the bluster from his Back Benchers, will the right hon. Gentleman confirm that all the talk of manifesto pledges and implementation of policies is no excuse for a…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Construction Industry: Cash RetentionsHe is absolutely spot on—I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, which illustrates the point that I was making. For the record, I think it is the first time ever that he…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Construction Industry: Cash RetentionsAgain, I agree with the right hon. Gentleman’s intervention, and I thank him for it. Apart from the skills issue in the UK, it is another reason why we use labour from abroad, as…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipThis Government have today ignored the voice of Scotland in the referendum and ignored the compromise proposals from the Scottish Government. They are showing that they are…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Scottish constituent is approaching her 16th birthday, but as her parents had French nationality when she was born—despite the fact that her mum now has UK citizenship—she will…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Construction Industry: Cash RetentionsI beg to move, That this House has considered the use of cash retentions in the construction industry. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. We all know…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Construction Industry: Cash RetentionsI fully agree with the right hon. Gentleman; that ripple effect can go all the way down to builders’ merchants and those who supply goods. It has a massive effect and we need the…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Construction Industry: Cash RetentionsThank you again for your chairmanship today, Mr McCabe. I thank all hon. Members who have contributed. This is an important matter, but unfortunately, having the 3 pm slot on a…27 Feb 2020