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HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationThere is deep and clear concern from the 479 hard-working HMRC staff at Sidlaw House in Dundee that their jobs may come to an end this year, rather than as planned in 2021, which…29 Jan 2019HANSARDLowest Paid: EarningsWestminster has repeatedly failed to support Scottish National party demands to introduce a real living wage, ban unpaid trial shifts and extend rights to those in the gig…29 Jan 2019HANSARD VenezuelaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for Hyndburn (Graham P. Jones) for securing an important, timely and incredibly factual…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionBoth Dundee University and Abertay University in my city have been horrified to learn today that a no-deal scenario is still on the table. Indeed, university leaders have united…21 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference: Government ResponseWill the Minister give way?16 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference: Government ResponseI thank the Minister for giving up such precious time. She makes valuable points about international investments, which is all well and good. However, I would really like a…16 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference: Government ResponseTo develop that point, I am the climate justice spokesperson for the Scottish National party and a member of the International Development Committee. The Committee recently…16 Jan 2019HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference: Government ResponseThe hon. Lady is giving a really powerful and eloquent speech, I am only disappointed that the debate has been given so little time. There are two nations that are already at 2°:…16 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Following BMW-Mini and Toyota, the Honda plant in Swindon is preparing for six days of closure as a result of this Brexit deal. Does…14 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUIt is has been reported that Ireland has gained more than 5,000 jobs, including one assumes those created by a move by the firm set up by the hon. Member for North East Somerset…14 Jan 2019HANSARDSyriaLast year the UK Government cut funding to aid programmes in rebel-held Syria, instead shifting focus to this valuable humanitarian work in the region. None-the-less, groups such…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Uganda: DemocracyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh. I thank the hon. Member for Stockton South (Dr Williams) for such an eloquent and powerful speech, particularly…08 Jan 2019