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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Unaccompanied Child Refugees in EuropeMy constituent Helen Tekeste fled Ethiopia in 2015 and came to the UK. In the process, she was separated from her two children. Thankfully, her 11-year-old son was able to join…28 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt depends on which nation of this country we are talking about. At a recent meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee, the Chancellor of the Duchy…23 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.23 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State will be aware of reports of the use of white phosphorus by Turkey in northern Syria. What is he doing to assist NATO allies with the investigation into this?21 Oct 2019HANSARDGender Equality in Boardrooms3. What steps the Government are taking to increase gender equality in boardrooms in the (a) private and (b) public sector.17 Oct 2019HANSARD Online Pornography: Age VerificationDuring the Science and Technology Committee inquiry into the impact of social media on young people’s health, we heard some horrendous statistics about the number of young people…17 Oct 2019HANSARDGender Equality in BoardroomsI do a lot of work with science and technology companies and there is still a struggle in many of them to get women into senior positions or get women in at all. We have been…17 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Sir David Evennett). Surprisingly, I found myself agreeing with some of what he said, particularly…16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesMy hon. Friend is making an important speech. The former Justice Minister, the right hon. Member for Penrith and The Border (Rory Stewart), was looking to Scotland and the good…16 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyLike many Members, I have a constituency interest. One of the largest employers in my constituency is the Edrington bottling plant, which bottles brands such as Macallan single…07 Oct 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: WagesI have been contacted by a number of constituents who have received unexpected pay—for example, holiday pay—during the assessment period. Because that pay is unexpected, it…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Trophy Hunting ImportsThe hon. Gentleman is speaking very eloquently about the issue and the potential opportunities of eco-tourism. He will know that last year in Scotland, as my hon. Friend the…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsI crossed the border several times this weekend, and what was remarkable about the crossing was that it was utterly unremarkable. So it should remain. To me, there are three…01 Oct 2019HANSARDLoan Charge19. Seven needless deaths; seven families tragically left to deal with the consequences, and yet companies such as AML that have promoted the schemes are getting away scot-free.…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerThe right hon. Gentleman said in his statement that compliant consignments should experience no delay. However, non-compliant consignments have the potential to cause serious…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateSince coming to office, the Prime Minister has lost six out of six votes in Parliament, lost a by-election, sacked his own majority, lost a case in the Supreme Court and advised…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationNone of us on the SNP Benches is worried about a general election. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has suggested that the unanimous verdict of the Supreme Court is the…25 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Tertiary EducationI am not sure that that was an answer. Last Thursday, my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss) asked the Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European…09 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Tertiary EducationThere have been alarming reports that the Department for Education is considering an Erasmus+ replacement programme for England only, with potentially no consequential funding for…09 Sept 2019HANSARD HS2Can the Secretary of State give us a date for when we can expect HS2 to be extended to Scotland? If not, are the people of Scotland expected to sit and watch £100 billion being…05 Sept 2019