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HANSARDGender Disparity in Educational AttainmentThe education of girls is vital for a fuller society. Media reports, however, detail how educated Afghan women are burning their degrees, wiping their social media accounts and…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Support for CarersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I congratulate the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey) on securing this incredibly…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThis time last week, I shared in the Chamber just a small snippet of the racial abuse that people of colour receive on social media. I, along with many colleagues, have previously…22 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsFive years ago an SNP MP passed through Parliament a law obligating the UK to ratify the Istanbul convention. The United Kingdom Government have yet to deliver, despite countless…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMay I begin by wishing the Muslim community in my constituency of Airdrie and Shotts and across the globe a very blessed Eid al-Adha? During this pandemic, Muslims have been at…20 Jul 2021HANSARD ColombiaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller, and I will try my best to speak as fast as I can in my thick Scottish accent. I congratulate the hon. Member for…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI would like to make the House aware that I am going to quote some offensive remarks, and that you, Mr Speaker, have been given advance sight of this question. On social media, I…15 Jul 2021HANSARDMotor Neurone Disease (Research)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Cummins. I welcome the petition and thank each and every person who signed and shared it. This is democracy in action. I…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Election Campaign Finances: RegulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Paisley. I welcome the opportunity to speak in this incredibly important debate, which was secured by the hon.…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe newly appointed Health Secretary has said that the UK Government’s policy of returning to normal may lead to as many as 100,000 covid cases per day. It is entirely possible…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryI begin by remembering those who have lost their lives over the last year and a half. Like many Members in the House, I have lost loved ones. I am sure that many people who have…07 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Effect on Retirement CommunitiesIt is a real honour to make my first contribution to a debate in Westminster Hall, albeit virtually, under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate the hon. Member for…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4What recent discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the future of Channel 4.01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4As part of its public service broadcaster responsibilities, Channel 4 does not have an in-house production function, relying on independent external production houses. Former…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was recently contacted by the McKenna family in my constituency in regard to the availability of driving tests. Ross had to travel to Blackpool to sit his theory test, and is…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYesterday in the news, we found out that this Government used taxpayers’ money that should have been spent on covid recovery on polling on independence. My hon. Friend the Member…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI am listening to my hon. Friend with great interest. Does she agree that those who are dedicating themselves to service should receive a cast-iron guarantee of decent…23 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsRouzan, a medic, and Yasin, aged nine—those are only two names of the many children and frontline medics who have been killed during systematic oppression of the Palestinian…10 Jun 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It gives me immense pleasure to be making my maiden speech during an incredibly important debate on the NHS, and it is a pleasure to follow the right…19 May 2021