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HANSARD Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test CertificatesI have a huge amount of respect for the Minister, but she will be aware that it is possible for someone in this country to have taken a driving test, say, 20 years ago and never…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test CertificatesI want to start by thanking Mr Speaker for selecting this debate. This is an issue that adversely impacts tens of thousands of people right across the British Isles, and I know…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test CertificatesIf I understand things correctly, the Government are going to try to bring in other examiners. Given that this whole debate is about current knowledge, will the Minister clarify…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test CertificatesThe Minister is being very kind in giving way once more. There is also this issue: if the Government are so insistent—as it sounds like they are today—on ensuring that people have…28 Jan 2021HANSARDStrength of the UnionWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the strength of the Union.27 Jan 2021HANSARDStrength of the UnionFinland, a small independent country in the EU with a population comparable to Scotland, right throughout the pandemic has been paying workers’ benefits equivalent to their full…27 Jan 2021HANSARDLiving Standards in Scotland: UK Fiscal PolicyIn asking the public to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives, there must be an understanding that in doing so consumers are running up higher electricity and gas bills.…26 Jan 2021HANSARDLiving Standards in Scotland: UK Fiscal PolicyWhat discussions he has had with his Scottish Government counterpart on the effect of UK fiscal policy on living standards in Scotland.26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker; it is no surprise that you are so generous. I have repeatedly spoken in the Chamber about the importance of protecting the environment…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment Billrose—26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillI welcome any baby steps, but I would also welcome any opportunity to discuss with the Minister certain aspects of labelling and packaging. I welcome the changes that she is to…26 Jan 2021HANSARDEvents at US CapitolIn the wake of what happened on Capitol hill, politicians around the world looked on in condemnation at the incendiary language of Mr Trump—without regretting how close a…19 Jan 2021HANSARDReduction in VAT for home energy billsEarlier this month, Citizens Advice Scotland launched Big Energy Saving Month, which is incredibly important, not least because approximately 25% of Glaswegians live in fuel…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEvents at US CapitolWhat assessment he has made of the effect of events at the US Capitol building on 6 January 2021 on the state of democracy worldwide.19 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsMy Belvidere constituent, Louise McLean, is just one of the many people connected to the music industry who can see that live performers are just the latest casualty in a Brexit…19 Jan 2021HANSARDFurther and Higher Education: End of Transition PeriodUnder the Horizon 2020 programme, the UK consistently received more money out than it put in. Under the terms of this agreement, the UK is set to receive no more than it…18 Jan 2021HANSARDFurther and Higher Education: End of Transition PeriodWhat assessment he has made of the effect of the end of the transition period on (a) further and (b) higher education.18 Jan 2021HANSARD Elections: May 2021We look forward to seeing the Minister back at the Dispatch Box; much as I like the Leader of the House, he was a poor substitute throughout the final stages of the Parliamentary…13 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)I welcome the tone that the Leader of the House is taking and the fact that he is being open-minded, but may I ask him to go just a little step further and be open-minded on the…13 Jan 2021HANSARDIndia: Persecution of Minority GroupsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for leading today’s debate on behalf of the APPG for freedom…12 Jan 2021