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HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill—80% of the seats— [ Interruption. ] Listen, I have absolutely no compunction about accepting that the SNP gained seats in Scotland during last month’s UK general election. We…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOn the subject of democracy, this should be well known, but I point out to the House that each and every SNP Member has two main jobs. One is to speak for their constituents, of…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillGiven his previous experience, I am sure my right hon. Friend was coming to this point, but does he agree that in the negotiating phase, which we would have been into 10 months…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI just want to gently correct the hon. Gentleman. I do enjoy hearing him speak, and we have been known to share a stage together, in fact, because I enjoy his entertainment that…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe right hon. Gentleman and I obviously share a lot of interests in the fishing industry, as he has one of the largest ports in Scotland—but not the largest—in his constituency.…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —09 Jan 2020HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillOn voting age, I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman appreciates—I am sure he does—that those who were 17-year-olds in 2016 were 18-year-olds and of voting age in 2017, when 56% of…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillMy hon. Friend articulately expresses how the EU referendum result was not based on what parties campaigned for. Does she agree that it was not a country-by-country or…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillI apologise for interrupting my hon. Friend’s articulate flow once again. I could not help but hear the chuntering from a sedentary position on the SNP Benches. I believe that…29 Oct 2019HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsThe Home Office has a number of UK-wide initiatives to combat the range of problem drug use factors, including county lines—we might even refer to it as country lines, because it…28 Oct 2019HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs Gangs7. What steps she is taking to tackle county lines drugs gangs.28 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI thank my right hon. Friend for giving way on a point that, as he is well aware, is important for my constituency. Does he agree that the new fisheries Bill will not only restore…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the Addressrose —14 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyAs well as the many distillers across Scotland, including the two wonderful distilleries in my constituency, Macduff and Glenglassaugh, the news of these tariff proposals will…07 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesDoes my hon. Friend agree that at least some SNP Members are simply attempting to undermine the progress that has already been made and that this Government are attempting to make…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsI do have a question on the proposal, Mr Speaker, but may I start by countering, with great respect, some of the claims that have been made by the Opposition? Chief among them is…03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Chancellor’s commitment yesterday of £5 billion to support gigabit broadband across the whole of the United Kingdom. He will be aware that, historically, the…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateAs if by magic—I could almost have scripted that response. SNP Members are shouting out that they won in Scotland, but it was not a Scotland-wide vote; it was a vote by…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerI welcome my right hon. Friend’s comments in his statement on the provision of training and resources for the production of catch certificates for seafood. I presume that he is…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe SNP, as vocal as they are, want to ignore the 2016 result and have another Brexit referendum.25 Sept 2019