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HANSARD Making Tax DigitalOn the one hand, the Minister says that he wants to simplify and digitise the tax system, while on the other, exporters are being threatened with masses of red tape as a result of…19 Feb 2019HANSARDToxic Air and Children’s Health3. What assessment he has made of the effect of toxic air on children’s health.19 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseGiven the concern expressed this week by two leading charities and the anxiety being expressed to me by my constituents in Edinburgh West who are affected by the lack of clarity…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUGiven that the Prime Minister has said repeatedly that she will not go back and give the country the choice on whether this is actually what they want, given that she has said…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Cairncross ReviewI associate myself with the remarks of the Secretary of State and the hon. Member for Livingston (Hannah Bardell). As someone who lived through the reduction in the number of jobs…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKThe gender reward gap between women’s and men’s sport is often reported on and is a serious problem. The BBC has reported that 83% of sports have better gender parity, but does…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKThe hon. Lady makes an excellent point. There was a good reason for redesigning our sports stadiums at one time, but does she agree that the introduction of safe standing areas…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKThe hon. Lady talks about sports funding and the funding of facilities. Is she aware that the Scottish Rugby Union, based at Murrayfield in my constituency, feels that it has not…04 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial SecurityThe Minister will know that the upper threshold is linked to the higher rate threshold for income tax. Will he explain to the House why the Government are prioritising this £1.3…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week, we learned that there was a near miss involving a drone at Edinburgh airport in November 2016. Given that there have been two major disruptions at our international…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentI welcome, as I am sure others do, the Minister’s obvious passion and commitment to tackling domestic abuse, which I think is the central issue for all of us present. I also…30 Jan 2019HANSARD VenezuelaWill the hon. Gentleman give way?29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Gentleman’s constituency, like mine, depends a lot on EU immigrants. In my constituency it is in the education and health sectors, and he has mentioned fisheries. Does he…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemWe have heard that this incident has caused a great deal of disruption for the judicial system, and the Minister has apologised to staff, but will she also take into account the…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister said earlier that extending article 50 would just be deferring the moment of decision, but does she not agree that in the current situation, when there is no…21 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Hitchin and Harpenden (Bim Afolami). I rise to oppose the Government’s motion and to give largely the speech that I was due to make…14 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal CreditThis Government have finally recognised the risk to women and children of giving universal credit to just one member of a household. Will the Minister now explain how the DWP will…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLike many in the House, I was delighted with the Home Secretary’s decision last year to make cannabis available for medicinal use. Unfortunately, for many people like my…10 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: AviationAs the Secretary of State has spoken to the chief executives, he will of course be aware of their concerns about the contingency agreement only allowing for a freeze in the…10 Jan 2019