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HANSARD Royal Bank of Scotland Branch ClosuresThe hon. Lady touches on something common to many of us in Edinburgh, where 70% of the bank branches have been closed down in the past few years. This morning, I heard from a…14 May 2024HANSARD War Graves WeekOn the point about updating graves, over the Easter recess, I met people from the Spitfire AA810 project, which aims to improve our understanding of the work undertaken by pilots…14 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeThe hon. Lady is making a very powerful point. I have been touched by the fact that many of my constituents have written to me to ask that very question: how can it be that we…13 May 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic CrimeFraud is prevalent. In fact, it accounts for a third of all crimes committed in this country, and increasingly we are seeing online scams. Vulnerable people often get caught up in…09 May 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime9. What steps she is taking to prosecute perpetrators of fraud and economic crime.09 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesThe hon. Member raises a point that I have been particularly concerned about. Constituents have recently come to me because they are facing problems getting their pension…02 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAs millions of people across England and Wales go to vote in today’s council elections, will the Leader of the House join me in recognising the work of my constituent, the right…02 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe village of Kirkliston in my community recently became the latest to lose its post office—there have been a whole series of closures. That community is not isolated, but it is…02 May 2024HANSARD Furnished Holiday Lettings: TaxationThe hon. Member is making a lot of very good points, specifically about these lets being a lifeline for areas. I was recently visited by representatives of the furnished holiday…01 May 2024HANSARDBlue Belt ProgrammeMany of my constituents have written to me concerned that the UK is delaying its ratification of the global ocean treaty, which could limit human activity in what would be known…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Telegraph Media Group Ltd: AcquisitionAs a former journalist and a former member of the Society of Editors in Scotland, I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement because press freedom is vital in a democracy, as…30 Apr 2024HANSARDPort Talbot SteelworksI come from an area of the country that suffered from industrial decline two generations ago, and the human impact of what we see happening to Port Talbot will blight the current…30 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Robert. I was thinking today about all those evenings when I was allowed to sit with my parents and watch “That’s Life!”,…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)Like others who have spoken, I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for the work that she has done. We all feel for the postmasters throughout…29 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is often claimed by critics that the continual stream of ineffective and incompetent legislation we see from Holyrood is evidence of the need for a second, democratically…25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekThe hon. Lady has reminded me of a thought that I once had: something that I felt very strongly when the Bill that became the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 was passed. I…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseUnfortunately, this morning many of my constituents find themselves in the same position as the two now former Scottish Green Ministers, in that they have been cut off from…25 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.25 Apr 2024HANSARDPensions (Special Rules for End of Life) BillI, too, offer the hon. Gentleman my congratulations. The Bill is extremely worth while. We have talked about the difficulties of diagnosis and the fact that 12 months is a more…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Space IndustryI thank the hon. Member for giving way and for obtaining this debate, which is of particular significance in Scotland and in my constituency. I recently visited San Francisco and…24 Apr 2024