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HANSARDTopical QuestionsDue to continued British Government inaction, more than 126,000 UK pensioners living in Canada have seen their state pension fall in real value year on year, with average payments…08 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe Scottish National party has spent months calling for the Chancellor to make permanent the £20 uplift in universal credit and indeed extend it to claimants on legacy benefits.…03 Mar 2021HANSARD PensionsThe statutory instrument before the House tonight is yet another example of how the UK Government are failing our pensioners, causing some of the most vulnerable to slip between…01 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Exports to US: TariffsWhat steps she is taking to seek a reduction on the US tariffs applied on the export of Scotch whisky from the UK to the US.25 Feb 2021HANSARDScottish Exports to US: TariffsDespite the pandemic, we have seen a rise in consumption of spirits in North America; this is taking account of the fact that there is a 25% tariff in place for Scotch whisky.…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate on the Government’s strategy for the Jobcentre Plus estate? Three years ago this month Glasgow saw a raft of jobcentres closed, including three out of four…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Select Committee on the Armed Forces BillIt is a pleasure to see the Chamber so busy tonight and, in particular, to see the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury on the Bench tonight; I know that he will be taking a…24 Feb 2021HANSARDEngagementsHear, hear!10 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial SecurityMy hon. Friend hits the nail on the head. Far too often during this pandemic—whether in response to the public health aspects of the pandemic or, indeed, to the economic aspects…09 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial SecurityBefore I get to the substance of my remarks on the order before us, I want to take a moment to pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Neil Gray), who…09 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial SecurityThe Minister will be aware of the cross-party Select Committee on Work and Pensions report published this morning, which speaks of the need to extend and make permanent the…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesAlmost 24,000 retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in Scotland are currently supported by 100% rates relief. That support has been extended until the end of July, but the…09 Feb 2021HANSARD PensionsLet me start by expressing my thanks to the Minister for his kind words at the beginning of his speech; it is much appreciated and I look forward to working with him in this new…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support to businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.09 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)With all those forecasts in place, can the Minister tell the House how many jobs—such as that of my constituent, Sharon, whom I represent—will be lost when the Government proceed…03 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)The hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) gave a rather remarkable speech, first suggesting that the SNP was grievance-mongering, only then to agree with the…03 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the introduction of the early release scheme at the outset of the pandemic, more prisoners will have needed assistance with their pre-release benefits from Department for…02 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersI am grateful to the hon. Member for that intervention. Speaking as someone who has 10 tower blocks in my constituency—I do not know how many there are in rural Scotland—I am very…01 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersWill the Minister give way?01 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersThe Grenfell fire of 2017 was a catastrophic event and its devasting consequences are still being seen even today, with the public inquiry revealing new information each week. I…01 Feb 2021