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HANSARDDraft Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I know that we want to be quick, but I have a couple of general comments and questions. As someone with a trade union background who has been on a picket line and taken industrial…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn order to beat this virus, the Government must take care of not only their domestic responsibilities but their international ones. Will the Minister update us on what is being…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentYes I do, and I thank the hon. Gentleman for the regular work he does in highlighting those issues. As I said, this recess is not a holiday but a recess and I pay tribute to the…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentIt is a pleasure, as always, to lead for the SNP in these debates that are uncharitably referred to as the whinge-fest. I could not disagree more. We have had a quality debate…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentYes, on the issue of freedom of peaceful assembly.22 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillThe Secretary of State mentioned discussions with the industry. What can he say to companies in the Glasgow South West constituency, such as Bell Building Projects Ltd, that…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillFirst, I thank the hundreds of constituents who have written to me asking me to oppose the Bill, which I will this evening. I am proud to be here as a Member of Parliament for…20 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillThe Minister has referred to Glasgow’s dispersal area, but there are also individuals who have come over on false passports because that is what they were given to flee their…20 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my position as co-chair of the all-party group on showing racism the red card. Show Racism the Red Card…14 Jul 2021HANSARD EU Settlement SchemeAn Italian constituent has written to me and is very concerned about the lack of physical evidence, which they think will be problematic for future mortgage applications, banking,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCampaigners such as Ailsa MacKenzie gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee two years ago and secured a commitment from the Department for Work and Pensions to place a…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his kind words for Scotland tomorrow evening, as we will be playing a country that Conservative Members regularly remind us is aspiring to…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsThe irony that the Government are consulting on enforcement powers against trade unions but only on guidance for bad employers is not lost on me. Talking about bad employers,…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersI do not usually make much of a case for employers, but the British Retail Consortium and 65 CEOs in the United Kingdom are asking the UK Government for a specific law for retail…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersIt is a pleasure to see a fellow Glaswegian in the Chair, Mr Gray—our city is the centre of the universe, as you are aware. I thank the hon. Member for Stockton South (Matt…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessDelaying a public inquiry until 2022 could lead to the rewriting of memories, the potential loss of key documents and a lack of full transparency on the decisions that were taken…27 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkIt is a pleasure to follow my colleague on the Work and Pensions Committee, the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer). I want to start by congratulating Humza…12 May 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetWill the Minister confirm—he has yet to do so—whether any impact assessment was made of the cuts, in particular to Yemen of 60%, Syria two thirds, Libya 63% and South Sudan 40%?…26 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and the announcement of a review. Do the Government agree that tougher rules are now needed on who can buy major sports clubs in…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Greensill CapitalIn responding to this story, David Cameron said that “important lessons” must be learned—I should certainly think so, given these shady back-door lobbying efforts with Cabinet…13 Apr 2021