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HANSARDArtist VisasThere is only one east end, Mr Gray. I start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock), who secured this debate and has for quite…04 Sept 2019HANSARDArtist VisasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. It is a particular delight to see an east end boy in the Chair.04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)I want to come back to a point made by the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone). He has said quite a lot, as a Brexiteer, that we would be taking back control of our laws. Can…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)rose —03 Sept 2019HANSARDLondon Low Emission Zone: HGVsI am sure that the Minister is aware that under section 62 of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, showpeople have a number of exemptions and concessions. There is a…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasAs others have done, I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Croydon South (Chris Philp), who opened today’s debate. He eloquently set the scene for what has been an excellent debate…18 Jul 2019HANSARDLondon Low Emission Zone: HGVs3. What recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the effect of the roll-out of the London low emission zone on showpeople who drive heavy goods vehicles.18 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of Devolutionrose —11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionMy hon. Friend makes the point. In 2014, people were told, “Oh, you’ll have the triple A credit rating, and you’ll be a member of the European Union”, but the reality is that that…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI always think the hon. Gentleman is a very thoughtful Member of the House; when he has the opportunity, he fairly calls out when the Scottish Government have done something…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionWill the hon. Gentleman give way?11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Can the Secretary of State explain what his Department is doing to encourage the EU and US to resolve the Airbus and Boeing subsidies dispute without resorting to tariff…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionIt is a genuine pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson), who, in her inimitable style, delivered a passionate speech. I commend…11 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversal Health CoverageIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson. I, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt) on securing this important debate…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentOther brands are available.10 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolutionThe Scottish and Welsh Governments recently wrote to the Minister expressing disappointment that 15 months on a review about intergovernmental relations has stalled owing to the…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentMy hon. Friend is making an amazing speech, talking about young ambassadors. Will he join me in paying tribute to the children at Sunnyside Primary School in Craigend, who have…10 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolution8. What assessment he has made of the merits of devolution over the last 20 years.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very privileged to have in my constituency the largest population of showpeople in Scotland. Can we have a debate on the forthcoming census, which would allow us to remind…04 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUIf, as appears to be the case, the right hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson), of whom the Attorney General is a supporter, does become the next Prime…04 Jul 2019