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HANSARDCost of LivingOn that point, would the hon. Gentleman give way?16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI was intrigued to hear the hon. Member talking about fishing policy. What is his view on the fact that his own party of government in Scotland has not seemed able to agree since…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI have to say that my wee heart skipped a beat with delight when I saw that finally, in an Opposition day debate, the Scottish National party was going to talk about something…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI will give way in a moment. In Scotland, and particularly in Edinburgh West, I hear every week from my constituents. I hear from business people who managed to make it through…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI thank the hon. Lady for her petty and irrelevant —[Interruption.] She is taking a comment out of context, when we are speaking about the lives and livelihoods of people in this…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingYes, the hon. Lady has made me quite angry, because this is far more important than that. Surely the cost of living for so many people in Scotland, our constituents, could be…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWhen my constituents come to me, what they complain about is not that they might have to pay that amount for prescriptions were it not for the Scottish Government; they complain…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingNot at the moment, thank you. When the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Mhairi Black) was talking about bad Governments making bad decisions, I had to bow to her…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention because, like the rest of SNP, she talks a good game but often forgets that those of us on these Benches live and have constituency…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI respectfully point out that perhaps the hon. Member was not in the Chamber or did not hear when I talked about Brexit. My party is more than happy to point out the damage that…16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWill the hon. Lady give way?16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThe hon. Lady is factually incorrect.16 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWill the hon. Member give way?16 May 2023HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: Cost of LivingThe hon. Lady is making a powerful argument. The Resolution Foundation said recently that those with disabilities have 44% less available to spend in the current economic crisis…16 May 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMany of us welcomed this Bill and hoped it would transform and revolutionise the response, but it fails in several areas. We have heard about the duty of co-operation and…15 May 2023HANSARD Business of the Houserose—11 May 2023HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMay I respectfully say to the Secretary of State that I do understand the amendment, and I believe colleagues on both sides of the House understand it? We simply do not agree, and…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker, although I do find my concerns about gambling now reinforced. May I add my congratulations to the Leader of the House on the manner in…11 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Costs: Support for BusinessesSpeaking to businesses in my constituency of Edinburgh West over the past week, I have been hearing that they are not finding the help that they need. The combination of the cost…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Costs: Support for Businesses4. What fiscal steps he is taking to support businesses with energy costs.09 May 2023