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HANSARD Israel and GazaDoes the deliberate starvation of a civilian population constitute a war crime—yes or no?19 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am conscious of what you said about time, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I should like to make some progress. In Lords amendment 4, Lord Anderson of Ipswich proposes to add to the words…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt remains the position of the Scottish National party that this is an irredeemably awful Bill. We do not support the Rwanda plan; we think it is both an offence to humanity and…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI absolutely agree. Other countries around the world have looked to the UK as an upholder of rights—as a beacon of democracy and human rights— but following this tawdry Bill, we…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI will make a little progress, because I am mindful of what Mr Deputy Speaker said about time. I want to touch on the misinformation that the Minister put forward about Rwanda and…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt is difficult to tell, because scrutiny mechanisms are not in place that would allow Committees of this House to ascertain whether that is entirely the case. The Committee that…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat is another question, I suppose. The point is that everyone is different. We cannot reliably look at someone and tell their age. The Bill should contain more protections to…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAs I have said, I am conscious of what we have been told about time. I am sure that if the hon. Lady wants to make a speech on this subject later, we will all listen to it. Lords…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe hon. Lady is correct: it is a gimmick. It has no basis in fact and there a lot of doubt about whether it will even work, but it appeals to a certain section that the…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for PensionersIt is all very well people applying for pension credit, but The Well advice centre in my constituency has identified massive delays in people getting the pension credit for which…18 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum and MigrationThe right hon. Member is absolutely correct to point that out. From reading some of the reports of the independent chief inspector, it is very clear that that policy has all but…14 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum and MigrationThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct, and that entirely flips on its head the Government’s argument that asylum seekers are some kind of burden. Many have skills that…14 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsLidl has become the first supermarket to roll out a deposit return scheme across the whole city of Glasgow. Will the Secretary of State commend Lidl on doing what he blocked the…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate in Government time on the urgent need for an employment Bill, particularly to protect those on very precarious app-based contracts? I have had several taxi…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Extremism Definition and Community EngagementI wish Ramadan Mubarak to everybody who is marking this significant month in the Islamic calendar. Friday is International Day to Combat Islamophobia, but Muslims are afraid to…14 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum and MigrationI beg to move amendment (a), “That resources for use for current purposes be reduced by £740,850,000 relating to asylum and migration.” The amendment stands in my name and that of…14 Mar 2024HANSARDFinance Bill: MoneyOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am a big believer in honesty, and that I should correct my mistakes should I make one. In yesterday’s Budget debate I said that 222,000…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will touch first on arts funding. As a Member of Parliament who has a number of arts institutions based in my Glasgow Central constituency, I gently welcome the theatre,…11 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe right hon. Gentleman is all for families staying together. What impact does he think raising the minimum visa thresholds will have?11 Mar 2024HANSARDHealthcare for WomenAmma Birth Companions has just been recognised in the 2024 GSK IMPACT awards. The charity is doing really important work to support vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees who…05 Mar 2024