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HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActThe Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 has failed. It has not stopped the flow of illicit drugs into our country. It has not prevented people taking drugs, and it has not kept them alive.…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateMy thoughts are also with the family and friends of Jo Cox. Over the past 15 months, companies in sectors such as tourism, travel, hospitality, events, the arts, the night-time…16 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents in Lancefield Quay are among many who now cannot afford full insurance due to issues of cladding on their buildings. The Secretary of State mentioned earlier that…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is 100 years since Glasgow’s world-famous Barras market was founded by Maggie McIver. The market claimed that you could buy anything there from a needle to an anchor, and it is…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Obesity Strategy 2020I want to start by echoing the sentiments of the Obesity Health Alliance; in this debate, weight stigma does not help people lose weight. The right support, evidence-based weight…27 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillI will also bear in mind what you have said, Madam Deputy Speaker, and keep my comments fairly brief. I wish to start with the words of the US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen.…24 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillI want to begin, as others have done, with a few thank yous. I thank the Minister for so politely rejecting all our amendments. I thank those on the Opposition Benches for the…24 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillI rise to speak to new clauses 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16, which are in my name and those of my colleagues. It is certainly a very large grouping of amendments, and I will not…24 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAround this time last week, the residents of Kenmure Street in Pollokshields safely and peacefully assembled to prevent a Home Office immigration removal van from leaving. The…20 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateThe last time the Minister came to the House, I asked him if full legal costs would be compensated. He said then that he would lean in on that and ensure everyone was adequately…19 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsGovanhill Housing Association has told me that, each time there is a rent increase, some tenants inadvertently go into arrears as they do not realise that they have to notify the…17 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Scottish Parliament has extended the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds and most recently to all new Scots with leave to remain and refugee status. Last Thursday saw a record…13 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsConstituents of mine who had travelled for essential medical treatment for their disabled children were required to quarantine at Heathrow in a hotel room that was completely…29 Apr 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentHundreds of postmasters running their local community businesses have had their lives and livelihoods turned upside down, and their reputations and their finances trashed. Will…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsThe Tories’ two-child limit, and the rape clause, which stands part of it, are having a devastating impact on living standards, with the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsIt is interesting that the Chancellor ignores the findings of the Church of England and the CPAG, which tell a very different story from that which he is willing to tell. In…27 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy constituent Sarah McCullough is one of many who have been in touch over the years to express their concerns and solidarity with Nazanin and her family. Nazanin’s continued…27 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeThank you, Mr Speaker— [ Interruption. ]26 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillI very much support Lords amendment 1 on the duty of care. As the Minister will recall, we have raised this during the previous stages of the Bill, in Committee and on the Floor…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial Code(Urgent Question) : To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office to update the House on the ministerial code.26 Apr 2021