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HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenAs Amnesty International pointed out in March: “The conflict in Yemen shows no real signs of abating as it enters its sixth year”. This will result in even more civilian…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportI have previously raised the issue of the 3 million taxpayers being excluded from Government support with the Prime Minister, the First Secretary of State and the Leader of the…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportWhat steps he is taking to support the economy during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationWe heard yesterday from the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa that the UK Government had made it clear to Israel that the UK opposed annexation and regarded it as…01 Jul 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWhat discussions he has had with international (a) development non-governmental organisations and (b) counterparts of the Secretary of State for International Development on the…30 Jun 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe Paymaster General suggests spending official development assistance money on another royal yacht, instead of on supporting aid workers and the world-class development NGOs…30 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware of the support group Excluded, which has been established to assist the 3 million self-employed people and personal services companies in the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister has spoken with great pride about the 2.6 million self-employed people who have been supported through covid by Government, but, scandalously, his Treasury has…23 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: US and JapanGiven what the Secretary of State— [Inaudible.]18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: US and JapanWhat recent progress she has made on negotiating free trade agreements with (a) the US and (b) Japan.18 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsThe Post Office was not slow in dragging hard-working, honest sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses before the courts on the basis of spurious data from a flawed IT system, one…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresThe Secretary of State has made very clear the importance of co-operation between the various health directorates in all four nations of the United Kingdom. I think we all welcome…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI am happy to be able to make my observations on the Bill, its process and the material considerations at stake. As an MP representing a Scottish seat, I will necessarily keep my…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps he is taking to support businesses in Northern Ireland (a) during the covid-19 outbreak and (b) in preparation for the end of the transition period.13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe Secretary of State will already be aware of the vital cross-border trade and employment dynamics that existed pre-covid between counties such as Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh…13 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe Chancellor said of his covid-19 response:“We will not leave you behind. We all stand together.”He then delivered a financial package that did leave behind hundreds of my…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportThe Minister is very keen to point out that he understands the frustration of Members and their constituents. Can I assist him by pointing out that it is no longer frustration,…19 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport for FarmersThe standards of agriculture produce and animal welfare in Angus and elsewhere in these islands are among the best in the world. Is it not the case that the standards of imports…19 Mar 2020HANSARDElectronic Voting1. To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what recent assessment the Commission has made of the potential merits of…19 Mar 2020HANSARDElectronic VotingThe SNP has long advocated modernising this place so that votes do not take hours. As a still relatively new Member, I am shocked by the archaic practices that we, as Members,…19 Mar 2020