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HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsIn January, the Government announced that Huawei would be limited to 35% of the network but, crucially, would not be in its core. While I welcome the U-turn, I must point out that…14 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersGlasgow is a city that prides itself on welcoming asylum seekers and refugees. Since the shocking events on Friday, Glaswegians have, in typical fashion, voiced their support for…29 Jun 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy constituent is a grandfather who came to the UK as a child. He lost his job in 2015 when he was asked to produce a passport. The Home Office’s prejudices were clear. It said…23 Jun 2020HANSARDFurther and Higher EducationIt is notable that Scottish universities found out a month later than their English counterparts—so much for consultation. As we move towards kick-starting the economy post covid,…22 Jun 2020HANSARDFurther and Higher EducationMay I express my condolences, and those of my SNP colleagues, to all those affected by the terrible attacks in Reading, and to the loved ones of the three children who died in the…22 Jun 2020HANSARD Global BritainDFID has funded outstanding research projects with partners in the developing world. The Prime Minister has a keen eye for detail, so he will be well aware that all too often the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleAnybody who has seen the crowds waiting for shops to open today, the people at recent demonstrations, and, indeed, MPs queuing at Parliament will know that it is human nature to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsA recent study by the London School of Economics has shown that people are torn about using the contact-tracing app, due to civil liberties concerns. To increase public…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. Lourdes Secondary School in Glasgow tragically lost two pupils this week, and I am sure that the whole House…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderIt is important to recognise that the majority of the weekend’s protests, including those in Glasgow and Edinburgh, were peaceful, but to show that black lives really matter, we…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Parliamentary EstateWhat steps the Commission is taking on the parliamentary estate to help tackle the spread of covid-19.19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Parliamentary EstateI thank the Commission and, indeed, the staff in Parliament for the work they have done in enabling Members to participate virtually while complying with Government guidelines to…19 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: School ReopeningAlthough young children seem to be less susceptible to covid-19, Professor Graham Medley told the Select Committee on Science and Technology: “It is still not clear what the role…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Further and Higher EducationMay I take this opportunity to welcome the new Labour Front-Bench team to their positions and also to pay tribute to all those working in the education sector to support our young…05 May 2020HANSARDTurkey-Greece Border: RefugeesIn many ways, the EU-Turkey deal of 2016 has allowed the EU to bury its head in the sand on this situation. We know refugees will flee wherever they can through whatever method…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020We are hearing from members of the armed forces and the Royal British Legion that these people have been recruited because we are not meeting our own recruitment targets here in…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Sports Coaches (Positions of Trust)I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. I declare an interest as both a teacher and a gymnastics coach. The relationships that coaches of gymnastics and other sports…04 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ10. We are all becoming increasingly concerned about covid-19—the coronavirus—but every week 650 of us come here from every part of the UK, spend several days operating in close…04 Mar 2020HANSARDHuawei and 5GThe Minister keeps talking about the security of the nation, but we know that many UK companies working in the areas of photonics and quantum are concerned about national…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Elgin MarblesWill my hon. Friend give way?02 Mar 2020