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HANSARDSingle-Parent FamiliesI beg to move, That this House has considered support for single parent families. There are a number of measures the Government preside over to the detriment of single parents,…14 Mar 2023HANSARDSingle-Parent FamiliesThe hon. Member is a very good friend, and I thank him for giving way. On the note that all Members in this House have significant amounts of casework on this issue, does he…14 Mar 2023HANSARDSingle-Parent FamiliesI think the Minister might want to correct the record on support for independence—we are in a much better place than we were just a couple of weeks ago—and get back to the subject…14 Mar 2023HANSARDSingle-Parent FamiliesDoes my hon. Friend consider that the rape clause and the benefit cap do not align with their vision of a compassionate society at all?14 Mar 2023HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) BillOn sanctions, I appreciate the Minister giving way, and I thought she might enjoy a second just to reflect on some of the guff that she has been spouting. [ Interruption. ] I…06 Mar 2023HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) BillWill the Minister give way?06 Mar 2023HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) BillUnfortunately, my constituency of East Dunbartonshire rivals my hon. Friend’s and has a similar statistic for sanctions. It is not a position we want to be in, especially when we…06 Mar 2023HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) BillIt is great to see you back in the Chair, Dame Eleanor. We are all broadly united in this Chamber today, in that we recognise that our constituents need additional financial…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityWhy are this Government happy to attack civil servants through this urgent question, yet unwilling to pay them properly?06 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsPublic and Commercial Services Union members in Scotland get a raw deal from this Government on pay, with many civil servants themselves using food banks. When will the Government…06 Mar 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesDespite claims that this is a Europe-wide problem, there are no reported food shortages in France, Germany and other European net food importers. Is it not the case that this…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCases of melanoma are rising across these isles. Will the Leader of the House grant a debate in Government time on skin protection from the sun, to raise awareness of skin cancer?23 Feb 2023HANSARD Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to exempt sun protection products from VAT; and for connected purposes. I declare from the outset a deeply personal interest…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATOn that point, will the Minister give way?09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATThe hon. Gentleman is making a great speech, and I welcome his support for VAT Burn. On his point about the EU, there are little to no advantages of Scotland being outwith the EU,…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATI agree that we had a very amicable meeting, but I do not think it was necessarily helpful to my VAT Burn campaign. What the Minister said is correct, but there are some questions…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATI thank colleagues from across the House for their support for VAT Burn. I particularly thank the hon. Member for Rhondda (Sir Chris Bryant), who is not in his place today, and…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATI thank the Minister very much for giving way. The point that she was getting to prior to the previous intervention hinted at the desperate need for an awareness campaign. If she…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATWill the Minister give way?09 Feb 2023HANSARD Sunscreen Products: VATThe Minister has made a number of points that I want to pick up on. While it is great that these larger businesses pick up and absorb the VAT, we cannot expect that of the small…09 Feb 2023