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HANSARDPlastic Packaging Tax (Descriptions of Products) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. The amount of waste going to landfill in Scotland is at its lowest level since records began, but of course more…31 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineA percentage of our natural gas comes from Russia and Putin has already said that he will turn off the taps if he deems Moscow to be unfairly sanctioned by the west. My…25 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie). I listened to his contribution with interest. I just remind Conservative Members,…24 Jan 2022HANSARDUK-Israel Trade NegotiationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) on securing this debate. He brought a significant…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAlbert Bartlett is one of the largest potato suppliers in the UK; its headquarters is based in my constituency of Airdrie and Shotts. I recently met Ronnie Bartlett to discuss the…20 Jan 2022HANSARDBritish Council Staff: AfghanistanI congratulate the hon. Member for Leeds North East (Fabian Hamilton) on securing this vital urgent question. Around 100 ex-British Council staff are still in Afghanistan, having…20 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAfter he called for the Prime Minister’s resignation over partygate, the branch manager of the Scottish Conservatives was referred to as a “lightweight” by the Leader of the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDVaccination StrategyAs vaccination uptake increases, conspiracy theory-inspired groups have hardened their language and threats against those involved in vaccination delivery have also increased.…12 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventDuring the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims across all four nations gather for iftar events to break their fast. In May 2020, they did not. In the evenings during Ramadan, Muslims…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Postmasters with Overturned Convictions: Settlement FundsI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. I begin by paying tribute to all those hard-working people who have been fighting for justice. I welcome the announcement…15 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I will keep my contribution relatively short; I wish simply to make a few points for the record. It is vital that…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI had a busy weekend: on Saturday I got my booster jab from Margaret, a hard-working staff member from NHS Lanarkshire—I highly encourage everyone to get jabbed and boosted—and…13 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn an earlier answer, the Secretary of State mentioned that she has not sung karaoke for a number of years, but I seem to recall she was singing, “I’m having the time of my life”…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationThe Christmas party debacle proves further what we all know—this Government are sneaky, manipulative and corrupt, and believe they are above the law. Even their own Back Benchers…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseToday marks United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day—a day designed to highlight the negative impact of corruption on society—and from the flat refurbishment to the Owen…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Antimicrobial ResistanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I thank the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) for securing this important debate. He spoke…07 Dec 2021HANSARDFibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaThe right hon. Member is correct that all the funding comes from FOP Friends. I misread my notes, for which I apologise. The lack of proper funding for research is holding back…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaI thank the right hon. Member for his contribution. I do not think that anyone would disagree that all Governments need to do more in tackling the problem. He spoke, very…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for leading this important debate. I am not…06 Dec 2021HANSARDConduct of the Right Hon. Member for Uxbridge and South RuislipIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for East Surrey (Claire Coutinho). I commend her for reading her briefing notes so very well. She says that we in the SNP do not know…30 Nov 2021