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HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)I thank my colleague for his intervention. He is correct that the challenges that Scottish farmers face are the same as those faced by Welsh farmers and farmers from across the…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)I should say, Mr Pritchard, that it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. Amendments 3 and 4, which I tabled with my hon. Friend the Member for Inverness, Nairn,…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 1, page 1, line 15, at end insert— “(3A) Where the appropriate authority is a Minister of the Crown, regulations under subsection (1) may not…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)It will come as no surprise to the Minister that the SNP will disagree with what he is saying. However, we are content to reconsider the amendment and will perhaps bring it back…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 15, at end insert— “(3A) Regulations under subsection (1) will not come into force before the date on which the procurement…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you to the panel for joining us this afternoon. There has been an indication that suppliers in other countries may receive the same commitments made to Australia and New…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Trade Deals: Parliamentary ScrutinyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Ms Elliott, I believe for the first time. I thank the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) for securing this important…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI rise to pay my respects on behalf of my constituents in Airdrie and Shotts. It is, of course, with great sadness that we are here today to pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen.…09 Sept 2022HANSARD Jagtar Singh JohalSince his arbitrary detention by Indian authorities, Jagtar Singh Johal has been represented—I use that word loosely—by three Prime Ministers and five Foreign Secretaries, none of…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Penrith and The Border (Dr Hudson). His contribution was incredibly reasoned and, as someone who grew up in a cricket-loving…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution and I must admit, as I said earlier, that I grew up in a cricket-loving household and football, sadly, is not my forte. Once again…06 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccording to Action Aid, the UK’s position on trade and women’s rights has yet to be set out through a clear, comprehensive UK trade strategy. Further to this, Action Aid has also…16 Jun 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportA comment from the Sue Gray report that sickened me was: “I was made aware of multiple examples of a lack of respect and poor treatment of security and cleaning staff.” The Prime…25 May 2022HANSARDCosts of Living: Households and Businesses10. What recent steps the Government have taken to mitigate the impact of rising costs of living on (a) households and (b) businesses in Wales.25 May 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesI begin my contribution to this important debate by extending my sincere congratulations to the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage). She was very eloquent in speaking…26 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention and I completely agree. Every year in April, the month that Rayhan died, the neighbours of Rayhan’s family decorate their street in…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe al-Aqsa mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam, and it is one of the very few places where Palestinians can exercise a degree of sovereignty. Recently, during this holy…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesAs a relatively new Member of this House, I often get asked what it is like to be an MP. I tell people that this place is steeped in tradition and that we are often having to drag…21 Apr 2022HANSARDMental Health Support for Veterans and Military CharitiesMy constituency of Airdrie and Shotts has a long military history, with many people having previously served in the armed forces. When I meet veterans from my constituency, we…19 Apr 2022HANSARDMental Health Support for Veterans and Military Charities10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of mental health support for veterans and military charities.19 Apr 2022