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HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesI had to change my seating arrangements earlier as I was told that the microphone where I was originally sitting was not working—not that that has stopped me in the past. First,…18 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME CommunitiesI thank the hon. Lady for what she has said so far. She talks about employers carrying out risk assessments. It is important that that includes Government Departments and the…18 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowWill the Minister commit to meet Glasgow MPs, because there are major discrepancies between what he is saying, and what we are being told? I would be obliged if he met us.17 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)We all want the highest standards. Can the Secretary of State explain a bit more the road map to ensure the highest food standards? Will the Government look again at setting up a…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowMr Deputy Speaker, I hope before I start the debate that you will allow me to say a few words about the scenes in George Square this evening. A peaceful protest—a peaceful…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowI certainly agree with that. Many of the asylum seeker services are actually provided by the charities. The support that they provide to asylum seekers is often against Home…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowIt would not be an Adjournment debate without the hon. Gentleman, and, for the benefit of his many Twitter fans, I give way to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon).17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowI thank the hon. Gentleman for mentioning the asylum support work of Refugee Action and other charities, and I certainly support what he said today. My constituent Simon wrote to…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowI agree with my hon. Friend, and I hope the Minister responds to that. I will have some questions for the Minister about his contact with Glasgow City Council, but I am sure that…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowYes, I agree with my hon. Friend. There should also be an equality impact assessment of the decisions the Government are making in that regard. In cutting off support and making…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowI am aware of those claims, and I would say to my hon. Friend that the Home Office must immediately intervene and establish the facts in that regard. If people need medical care,…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in Glasgowrose—17 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in GlasgowAt the very start of my speech, Mr Deputy Speaker allowed me to say a few words to condemn the violence we have seen in Glasgow tonight, as I am sure the Minister will. There is…17 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductWhat recent assessment he has made of the compliance of Government special advisers with the code of conduct for special advisers.11 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductThank you, Mr Speaker. First, it is the Scottish National party—I would hope the Minister would at least get the political party correct. We know that Mr Cummings is in contempt…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands) for his tenacity, and not just on Rolls-Royce. With Glasgow…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank the Minister for his generosity in giving way. He rightly talks about the support the Government have given to industry and the aviation industry, but with that we expect…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I was pleased to co-sponsor my hon. Friend’s Bill yesterday. There is a wider point about redundancy, particularly as it relates to Rolls-Royce. We are seeing, far too many times,…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)Will the Minister give way?10 Jun 2020HANSARDHouse Business during the PandemicThose who are shielding cannot participate in this debate because it is an emergency debate, in which only physical participation is allowed. Why should those who are shielding…08 Jun 2020