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HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 12 January last year, I asked the Leader of the House how I could pursue my search for a way of putting bereaved children in touch with…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point, and I completely agree. Type 2 diabetes is a problem in itself, with the lack of medication, but it is also an illustration of a major…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsI thank the hon. Member for that intervention, because that point is at the heart of the matter. We have to ensure that the supply of drugs, which is short at the moment, is…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsI beg to move, That this House has considered the availability of drugs to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I am grateful…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI was pleased to hear this week that the UK Government have recognised the funding pressure on local councils in England and confirmed that there will be Barnett consequentials.…25 Jan 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Brigg and Goole (Andrew Percy). I thank the right hon. Member for Barking (Dame Margaret Hodge) and my right hon. Friend the Member…25 Jan 2024HANSARDSMEs: Operating Costs3. What assessment her Department has made of the implications for her policies of trends in the level of operating costs for small and medium-sized enterprises.25 Jan 2024HANSARDSMEs: Operating CostsNotwithstanding what the Minister says, I am still frequently being approached by small and medium-sized enterprises in Edinburgh West that are struggling to meet soaring energy…25 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. A lot of concern has already been expressed in the House this week about the steel industry. With the expansion of renewables across Scotland and the rest of the UK, there…25 Jan 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is about listening to, hearing and engaging with the experiences of holocaust survivors. It is about hearing the direct relating of tales,…25 Jan 2024HANSARDExtreme Weather Events: ResilienceThe consistent storms we have had this winter have meant that our communities have felt more consistently battered by flooding and winds than ever before. Sadly, as the Minister…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Scotland (Self-Determination)I congratulate the hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Neale Hanvey) on securing this ten-minute rule Bill and on his knowledge of Liberal political history. I have to…16 Jan 2024HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersMy hon. Friend is making a strong point and an excellent speech. On savings and topping up national insurance, we hear that about two thirds of those over 64 are dipping into…16 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesThe Prime Minister is right to point to the consequences for all our constituents of the Houthis’ direct attacks on shipping. He is also right to talk about the dangers of…15 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsUKHospitality estimates that 95% of skilled worker visas that were gained last year would be lost under the new regulations. That is a vital sector for my local economy in…15 Jan 2024HANSARDGrassroots Music SupportI welcome the Minister back to her place. In Edinburgh, we benefit from a plethora of small venues that depend on the Edinburgh Festival to survive. We also have big events every…11 Jan 2024HANSARDGrassroots Music Support1. What assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring venues to introduce a surcharge on large event tickets to support grassroots music venues.11 Jan 2024HANSARDGeneral Election: Online Misinformation5. What recent discussions the committee has had with the Electoral Commission on tackling online misinformation ahead of the next general election.11 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. This year, in Scotland, we will have the chance to see the Scottish football team on terrestrial television. That is a rare opportunity—not just because we have qualified, but…11 Jan 2024HANSARDGeneral Election: Online MisinformationI thank the hon. Lady for her answer. The imprints are going to be important, but we have already seen an attack on our system through cyber-attacks at the last general election.…11 Jan 2024