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HANSARDEnergy 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 2023HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Protected CharacteristicsJust this week, the Government stated that they agree with the recommendation in the Law Commission review of hate crime laws that sex or gender should not be added as a protected…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Cost of Living IncreasesThe hon. Lady is making a powerful case and making a salient point. Does she agree that the constituents she has already mentioned, who are dealing with all these price hikes—the…25 Apr 2023HANSARDNHS Dental ServicesTooth care, like any other form of healthcare, should be universally accessible, but we know that we are facing a crisis across the UK, with one in five adults who could not get…25 Apr 2023HANSARDNHS Dental Services22. What progress his Department has made on improving access to NHS dentist appointments.25 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionMy hon. Friend is making a powerful case. Does she agree, however, that we are seeing that gap appear in employment across the board, because we have lost so many European members…24 Apr 2023HANSARDFishing Industry: Visas for Foreign WorkersMy hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) points out the problems caused for his community if the fish are not landed. If that happens,…20 Apr 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateI, too, would like to thank the Minister for coming here today, and pay tribute to Sir Brian for the work he has done. Not long after I was first elected in 2017, I received a…19 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMore than once this morning those on the Government Benches have congratulated themselves on the home insulation figures, but those figures could and should have been so much more…18 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillDoes the Minister agree that the retention and enhancement of public trust in data is a major issue, that sharing data is a major issue for the public, and that the Government…17 Apr 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany of us in this place and in my constituency of Edinburgh West get a little tired of Scotland’s economic and other issues always being addressed through the narrow, negative…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryI thank the Minister for giving way in what is a significant debate to all of us, marking an important milestone for peace in Northern Ireland. Does he agree with me that we need…30 Mar 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionIt is a delight to see you back, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I hope you enjoyed the football last night and that you are not too hoarse. I also welcome the First Minister and…29 Mar 2023HANSARDDomestic Abuse19. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on tackling domestic abuse.28 Mar 2023HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the Minister for his answer, but several areas were not addressed in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and many of us believe that they need to be covered in the forthcoming…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Bereaved Children: RegistryI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of a registry of bereaved children. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I thank the…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Bereaved Children: RegistryI thank the Minister for her comments, and everyone for their contributions. The thing that I take away from the debate is that we all agree. There is no dispute about the need to…28 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness Insolvencies10. What recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of business insolvencies.23 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness InsolvenciesNotwithstanding that the trend may be consistent, in the last quarter of 2022, 313 companies in Scotland were insolvent. In my Edinburgh West constituency, companies are…23 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of EnergyA number of small businesses in my constituency are struggling with their energy costs, and two have recently gone to the wall, but major companies in the whisky sector are also…21 Mar 2023