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HANSARDEngagementsQ4. This Prime Minister has shown no respect for Scotland. Will he listen to the Scottish food and drink sector, which currently employs 40,000 EU nationals? We have 46,000 roles…29 Jan 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of Racism5. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on (a) tackling the causes of racism and racial disparities in the justice system and (b) promoting equality of…23 Jan 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of RacismThe Home Office’s proposals to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments have rightly been condemned for discriminating against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller…23 Jan 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Framework: ReformI welcome you to your place, Mr Speaker. Before the general election, the Conservative manifesto promised to update the Human Rights Act 1998. Since its introduction, the Act has…14 Jan 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Framework: Reform11. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.14 Jan 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs Gangs19. Last week the Health and Social Care Committee, of which I am a member, published a report recommending a radical change in the UK drugs policy—a change from a criminal…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Exploitation of Missing Looked-after ChildrenAbsolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for that point. While the number of children in care in England and Wales has grown since 2015 by 9% and 14% respectively, the number of…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Exploitation of Missing Looked-after ChildrenIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. I welcome the Minister to her place. Today we are discussing an extremely difficult topic and focusing on the…23 Oct 2019HANSARDGender Pay GapMay I take this opportunity, Mr Speaker, to congratulate you on your PinkNews award, and your inspirational and outstanding speech? Trans rights are human rights. In the previous…17 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI will endeavour to be a tad briefer than some of my colleagues on both sides of the House. This Queen’s Speech was delivered against a backdrop of chaos and a political crisis…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressAs I was saying, EU citizens from outwith the UK who are living in Scotland make up just over 3% of our population. They enrich our culture, strengthen our society and boost our…14 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillAbsolutely. Perhaps I should use this opportunity to say that should a future Government of any coalition have to carry forward this legislation, I hope their agenda will also be…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI wholeheartedly agree, and I will come on to that later in my speech. In 2017, my colleague Eilidh Whiteford’s Bill to ratify the Istanbul convention was very much about pressing…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am grateful for the chance to follow the right hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May). May I take this opportunity to take a different approach from the one we very often take on…02 Oct 2019HANSARDClimate JusticeThe International Development Committee has specifically recommended that the UK Government should adopt the concept of climate justice to guide their climate spending, but this…02 Oct 2019HANSARDClimate Justice3. What recent meetings he had with his international counterparts on climate justice at the UN General Assembly.02 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe majority of my constituents did not vote for Brexit. Scotland did not vote for Brexit. This Government have no mandate in Scotland. This Prime Minister has no mandate in…25 Sept 2019HANSARDWelfare PoliciesWith regards to the DWP’s pensions policy, this Women and Equalities Minister—the fourth—has had the opportunity to reduce the gender pay gap and tackle discrimination against…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Family LawI welcome the new Minister to his role. I appreciate fully that it is not an enviable task to strike the delicate balance between ensuring that families and parents receive the…11 Jun 2019HANSARDInvisible Disabilities and Accessibility ChallengesThe hon. Gentleman knows fine well that there is a Scottish social security service, and the approval ratings and general success of the implementation of that system provide…05 Jun 2019