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HANSARDSmartphones and Social Media: ChildrenI will not. I need to make progress. I have been contacted by hundreds of parents across Stirling who likewise want to see action. It is up to us to decide what that action needs…14 May 2024HANSARDSmartphones and Social Media: ChildrenIt is good to see you in your place, Sir George. I congratulate the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Miriam Cates) on a good introduction to a complex, pressing policy…14 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission Scheme3. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the European Commission’s proposal for a youth mobility scheme on young people in Scotland.01 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeI have to say that I am bemused by that answer. I will never shake in my view that Brexit was an act of gross harm against the next generation, particularly in Scotland, where we…01 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration: International Co-operationThe only way to stop boats at sea and illegal migration is through structured co-operation with our neighbours and internationally. I welcome the signing on 23 February of the…30 Apr 2024HANSARDGaza: Sustainable CeasefireThe best way to deal with a sustainable ceasefire is obviously to deal with the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and that is best done by UNRWA, not through individual bilateral…12 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ6. One of the few good things to come out of Wednesday’s stramash last week was that the House united around a call for an immediate ceasefire. Now, I welcome that—that is…28 Feb 2024HANSARDEnergy Costs17. What steps her Department is taking to help reduce energy costs for households.27 Feb 2024HANSARDEnergy CostsI am grateful for the answer, but one thing my constituents in Stirling do not understand is electricity standing charges. As we have heard, according to Ofgem’s figures, they…27 Feb 2024HANSARDEU Permanent Structured Co-operation ProjectsI appreciate that the UK Government’s attitude to PESCO is to take each project on a case-by-case basis, but may I suggest that publishing criteria for that case-by-case…19 Feb 2024HANSARDEU Permanent Structured Co-operation Projects1. What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of participating in further EU permanent structured co-operation projects.19 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyWe are, all of us, appalled at this murder and the timing of it. It was designed to send a message and it needs a serious response. I am grateful for sight of the statement, as…19 Feb 2024HANSARDLiving StandardsMy hon. Friend has hit on a crucial issue. All our citizens need us to focus on the cost of living crisis and he is outlining the problems very well. We see them in Stirling as…01 Feb 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered fiscal support for the hospitality sector. We always say that it is a pleasure to see you in your place, Ms Bardell, and it is this…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportIn the time available, I will just thank colleagues for a very constructive debate with a number of good ideas. I think the Minister gets it. He has proven that he understands the…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportI do agree, and they are also deterring growth in existing businesses. A number of business owners in Stirling have told me that once they invested in refurbishing their pub or…31 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineThe International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine needs $37 billion this year just to manage the books. There is a special European Council meeting on Thursday to sign off a…30 Jan 2024HANSARDPromoting Scotland Overseas8. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on promoting Scotland overseas.24 Jan 2024HANSARDPromoting Scotland OverseasI am afraid that I do not share the Minister’s Panglossian view of this issue. Does he share my concern about recently published figures that show that, in the years 2019 to 2021,…24 Jan 2024HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseYou bounced me out of writing my speech, Dame Maria. [ Laughter. ] It is a pleasure to wind up for the SNP in this important debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Luton North…24 Jan 2024