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HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Essentially, I want to talk about the impact that a local government can have when people at a localised level can outline how they feel about human rights records. This…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 30, in clause 2, page 2, line 4, at end insert— “(1A) But section 1 does not apply to decisions of Scottish Ministers.” This amendment would remove…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Amendments 22, 31, 23 and 32, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow South West and me, include probing elements, as well as changes to the legislation, because on the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Scotland has its own legislative framework under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, along with associated regulations and guidance. That legislative framework places…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for giving way; she is being very generous with her time. She has set out that UK foreign policy is a reserved competency. I am interested to seek clarity and…12 Sept 2023 Bills sponsored (1)