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HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaThe case of Shamima Begum is of course highly emotive and any of us who have read the interview will find it difficult to be sympathetic. However, I have grave concerns that…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceI ask the hon. Gentleman to look at how representative bodies work in other NATO countries.18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have heard this afternoon about Capita’s abject failure in recruitment. While we are haemorrhaging personnel, there are clearly issues in the armed forces that have to be…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceHow would the hon. Gentleman suggest serving members of the armed forces should raise concerns if they do not have a voice like a representative body?18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel Disruption21. What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe Secretary of State said on Monday, “I believe in competition”, so why, after realising back in September that a no-deal Brexit would require increased freight capacity, did he…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUPolitical leaders across Europe have been unanimous in stating that the Prime Minister’s deal, which was overwhelmingly rejected by this House, was the only deal possible because…12 Feb 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Fluctuating IncomeMy constituent received an unexpected late payment for temporary work during his UC assessment period, which resulted in a nil award. Surely the time has come to ensure that the…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsWe know that not only are such cases fairly common, but particular employers use a string of people like that, giving only short shifts or a day or two of employment. Those…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKLet me begin by mentioning a great sports club in my constituency, Glasgow Warriors, which is currently second in the Guinness Pro14 League. No doubt it will take the top spot…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Tertiary EducationI thank the Minister for that answer. However, Universities UK has expressed serious concerns that, in the case of a no-deal Brexit, the Government will not commit to funding…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKMay I seek clarification on the previous intervention? In what terms is horse-racing the biggest sport? It may be in terms of betting revenues, but it is certainly not in terms of…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Tertiary EducationThis year my son, like very many others, has had the privilege of studying in Europe as part of the Erasmus programme. Last Wednesday, the European Commission gave a guarantee…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBackstop Protocol4. What recent discussions she has had with the Prime Minister on the backstop protocol in the EU Withdrawal Agreement.30 Jan 2019HANSARDBackstop ProtocolLast October, the Secretary of State gave a guarantee that her Government would not renege on the backstop, saying: “We are committed to everything we have agreed to in the joint…30 Jan 2019HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangI thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) not just for bringing the debate to the House, but for his work to increase awareness of the issue in…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangAbsolutely, although not “most importantly in China”—we must call out human rights abuses everywhere. Look at Saudi Arabia and what it is doing in Yemen, yet we are still selling…29 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding: Low-income Families18. This month, the Scottish Government announced £4 million to provide free sanitary products in council buildings such as libraries and leisure centres. Such measures can make…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt’s a fact.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Gentleman talks about skills, but in fact, with salary thresholds, we are talking not about skills but about salaries, and the two things do not connect, particularly…28 Jan 2019