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HANSARDSantander Branch Closures10. What recent discussions he has had with representatives of Santander on that bank’s proposed branch closures in Scotland.20 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Branch ClosuresSantander will be closing 15 branches across Scotland, including in Lanark in my constituency. People and businesses across Clydesdale depend on this service, which cannot be…20 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel Disruption6. What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.14 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesMy hon. Friend has been an absolute champion for his constituency in this campaign. Does he agree that post offices simply cannot provide the same level of service as a bank…14 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesAs I outlined in my Adjournment debate on this very subject last week, the impact on rural Lanark will be devastating for the local economy and the high street. Does my hon.…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe director general for the Department for Transport said yesterday that it was no longer possible to complete procurement and operation for any large amount of further capacity…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen. I congratulate the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) on securing the debate. Like several other hon.…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for that salient point. From my point of view, growing up, I did not recognise myself as a young carer. A poster in school reminded me of the kinds of…12 Feb 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Legislation and Immigration StatusA constituent from Larkhall suffers psychological, emotional and financial abuse from her husband, with whom she ran a business for seven years in the UK. She held a spousal visa.…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDelays in pension reforms will mean that low-paid workers, typically women with multiple part-time jobs, will be worse off in retirement by tens of thousands of pounds. In 2017,…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Closure of Santander BanksI thank those Members who have stayed behind for this important debate. The Lanark High Street branch of Santander is just one among 15 branches in Scotland that will be closing…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Closure of Santander BanksThat is exactly why I have secured this debate. It is important that the Government provide answers on how they hold these businesses to account, especially big businesses like…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Closure of Santander BanksI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend, who drives home the point of this debate. In my constituency of Lanark, the rural issues go to the heart of why these closures are so…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Closure of Santander BanksThe hon. Lady is absolutely right, and this is why we are drawing this issue to the Minister’s attention. I am sure he is cognisant of these issues, and I am keen to hear what he…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Closure of Santander BanksI appreciate what the Minister has said about the measures that Santander has taken. It is very noble of the bank to offer to walk someone to a post office—or to take them on the…07 Feb 2019HANSARDBackstop Protocol8. What recent discussions she has had with the Prime Minister on the backstop protocol in the EU Withdrawal Agreement.30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolThe deputy head of the Irish Government, Simon Coveney, has stated that “the backstop is already a compromise…And the European Parliament will not ratify a withdrawal agreement…30 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I am grateful to be able to speak in the debate. I thank the hon. Member for Warrington North (Helen Jones) for…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillAs the lonely Member on the SNP Benches, and given that the Bill applies solely to England, I will endeavour to keep my comments brief. The Government’s Bill is, however, welcome.…23 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement1. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the EU withdrawal agreement on Wales.23 Jan 2019