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HANSARDBroadbandI know that my hon. Friend shares my and my constituents’ frustration at the failure of the Scottish Government and their ironically named Reaching 100% scheme to deliver for…26 May 2022HANSARDFuture Defence Policy and the Armed ForcesThe Secretary of State mentioned the awarding of the contract to Rosyth dockyard, securing 300 jobs in Rosyth, and the frigates and destroyers being built on the Clyde. Does he…18 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesIt is a pleasure to rise to speak in this debate, and to be the last Member on the Conservative Benches to do so, because it has given me the opportunity to listen to the entire…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolInternational agreements are renegotiated and reopened all the time. Indeed, the European Union is a persistent and repeat renegotiator of international agreements—so much so that…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesIt will.17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?17 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressI would like to ask the right hon. Gentleman a direct question: how does it feel, eight years after Scotland said no so conclusively to separation, for the pro-independence…10 May 2022HANSARDPlatinum Jubilee14. What plans his Department has to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.27 Apr 2022HANSARDPlatinum JubileeWe should never forget, of course, that Her Majesty the Queen was among thousands who lost close family members during the troubles and that, by her actions, she has supported the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaYesterday, I had the pleasure of being at the opening of the next round of trade talks between the UK and the United States in Aberdeenshire. There was genuine excitement,…26 Apr 2022HANSARDLegislative ConsentThis morning, as ever, we have heard a lot from the SNP about respecting the Scottish Parliament and ignoring the Scottish Parliament. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is…16 Mar 2022HANSARDYoung People from Deprived Backgrounds: Access to Higher EducationIn the Secretary of State’s statement on the Augar review last month, he said: “Access to higher education must be dependent on attainment and ability to succeed, and not…14 Mar 2022HANSARDYoung People from Deprived Backgrounds: Access to Higher Education13. What steps he is taking to help support young people from deprived backgrounds access higher education.14 Mar 2022HANSARDColumba DeclarationThe Columba Declaration set out where the Churches of England and Scotland could allow close and growing co-operation in a multitude of areas, including where mutually supported…10 Mar 2022HANSARDColumba Declaration9. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what joint projects have resulted from the Columba Declaration between the Church of…10 Mar 2022HANSARD Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22It is a pleasure to rise to speak in this debate. I have been nearly five years in this place, and every six months or so—periodically at least—we come together to discuss…09 Mar 2022HANSARD Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22I had the privilege of visiting RAF Benson just a couple of weeks ago and I reiterate my hon. Friend’s comments on that base’s contribution to training the next generation of…09 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanI thank my right hon. Friend not only for his statement, but for his continued and unflinching support for the oil and gas industry that I am proud to represent much of in West…09 Mar 2022HANSARD SanctionsWill my right hon. and learned Friend update the House on what action the Government are taking to deal with the loophole that remains Scottish limited partnerships? They remain…01 Mar 2022HANSARDHigher Education ReformOn behalf of the many thousands of Scots studying at English universities and of the many parents of Scots currently at university in England, I thank the Secretary of State and…24 Feb 2022