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HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI am glad that the hon. Gentleman has mentioned that often-quoted canard. As a starter, the European Medicines Agency had 700 jobs in London, which were lost. There was also…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stone (Sir William Cash). Bluntly, we do not agree on much, but I do not doubt his enthusiasm for the subject. If what he is on…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. The UK constitutional arrangements in London, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were all predicated upon the maintenance of the…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI agree with that point, but that is the reality of devolution, which is why we think devolution is not suitable for Scotland’s ambitions and wants. The Act in question was passed…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI will be brief because we have had a long discussion today. The SNP opposes the Bill. We believe that Scotland’s best future is independence in Europe, but it is not about that…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThat is a point on which we flatly disagree. These legislative instruments were for over 40 or 50 years accepted by the UK Government in this House and latterly in the Scottish…18 Jan 2023HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EUBrexit has demonstrably been a disaster for the Scottish fisheries sector. The catchers and the processors are having a dreadful time, but even these trading arrangements are due…11 Jan 2023HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EU11. Whether he has made a recent assessment of the impact of the UK leaving the European Union on Scotland.11 Jan 2023HANSARDFossil Fuels and Cost of Living IncreasesThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech, as she always does, and I could not agree more on the importance of energy efficiency. Does she also agree that those who are off grid…11 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI say to the Foreign Secretary that if politics goes wrong for him, he has a great career in stand-up ahead of him. This discussion is not happening in a vacuum. The Foreign…13 Dec 2022HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyIt is good to see you in your place, Mrs Cummins. I congratulate the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) on securing this interesting debate. We have had a…07 Dec 2022HANSARDAnti-lockdown Protest in Shanghai: Arrest and Assault of Edward LawrenceI warmly congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this urgent question and I thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting it. It is important for the House to…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty and Spike in ExecutionsThe SNP is a party of international law, and we condemn the death penalty wherever it occurs. We think it is a barbaric punishment that never fits the crime. I must say to the…28 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionThe Supreme Court has really done us all a favour by answering one legal question but leaving us with a far bigger democratic one. But let us have some facts: 73% of Scots want…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Illicit FinanceIt is a pleasure to see you in your place, Mr Efford. I am glad to wind up for the SNP in this important debate. I commend the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely)—he is a…17 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Balkans: Council of EuropeIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Nokes, and to make the winding-up speech for the Scottish National party. I commend colleagues from across the House for making a…16 Nov 2022HANSARD IranI warmly commend the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing this urgent question. He is a long-standing advocate on these issues. I also commend the Minister for…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Conflict in EthiopiaHaving spent as long as I did in the European Parliament, where 90 seconds was a long speech, I am well used to brevity, Sir Gary. I congratulate the hon. Member for Canterbury…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Missile Incident in PolandI also thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement, and commend him for its welcome, measured tone. Speaking for the SNP, I also express our total solidarity with, and…16 Nov 2022HANSARDNigeria: Flood ReliefI, too, welcome the Ministers to their place, and I look forward to working constructively with them. I am glad that aid is going to the dreadful situation in Nigeria, but surely…08 Nov 2022