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HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EU8. Whether he has made a recent assessment of the impact of the UK leaving the European Union on Scotland.11 Jan 2023HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EUBrexit has cost the UK £40 billion a year in tax revenue. That would be enough to fill the black hole caused by the Tory mini-Budget, along with yet another round of Tory…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumI absolutely agree. I thank the hon. Member for that intervention, as always. He is correct. We have a duty not only as a country and a nation, but as humans, to acknowledge that…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumHe does now.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumI beg to move, That this House has considered unaccompanied minors seeking asylum. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary, and I am grateful for the…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumWill the Minister give way?10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumIf just one child is incorrectly defined as an adult because of this Government’s abhorrent policy—the Minister calls it a deterrence policy—on preventing criminal gangs, is that…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Emergency Service Personnel: Posthumous AwardsI thank the hon. Lady for securing the debate, and for referring to the case of Police Constable George Taylor, which relates to my constituency. I also highlight the case of…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Unaccompanied Minors Seeking AsylumThe Minister should be mindful when quoting statistics. It is somewhat misleading to suggest that, because Scotland is using fewer hotels, it is not adequately playing its part.…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Emergency Service Personnel: Posthumous AwardsWill the hon. Lady give way?10 Jan 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesMay I also take the opportunity to welcome the Attorney General to her place? A commitment to protecting women and girls should mean protecting all women and girls. Safeguards…07 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Guarantee: Impact on HouseholdsContrary to what the Secretary of State says, the consequences will be dire. The Institute of Health Equity indicates that the development of millions of children will be damaged,…29 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Guarantee: Impact on Households15. What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the increase in the energy price guarantee in April 2023 on households.29 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Expenditure and the Cost of Living7. What assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the Government’s spending decisions on (a) public expenditure and (b) the cost of living in Scotland.16 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Expenditure and the Cost of LivingLast week I hosted a cost of living event in Hamilton, and every day I am inundated by people contacting me about the potential loss of the triple lock on pensions. My…16 Nov 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy and Carbon BudgetsThe Treasury has warned of a £50 billion financial black hole. This has been caused by crisis after crisis—the war in Ukraine, inflation, Brexit and the cost of living crisis—yet…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyConstituents in my area of Lanark have written to me about the fact that oil prices have continued to go up and that Government support is frankly woeful. Does my hon. Friend…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy and Carbon Budgets9. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet members on the Net Zero Strategy and carbon budgets.02 Nov 2022HANSARD Fertility Treatment and Employment RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) on securing this incredibly…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Fertility Treatment and Employment RightsI want to comment on that specific point. This is about the right to paid leave, so it does sit specifically within the BEIS portfolio.01 Nov 2022