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HANSARDDiscrimination in SportJustin Fashanu, a former player at my own club, Airdrieonians, was both black and gay, and the amount of abuse that he received might be one of the reasons—just one of the…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityWill the Minister give way?12 Jun 2019HANSARDParental Leave (Premature and Sick Babies)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend entitlements to parental leave for parents of babies born prematurely or requiring neonatal care; and for connected…12 Jun 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: EqualisationIt will not be lost on those in the Chamber that the Minister has again repeated the myth that these changes were “clearly communicated”. The Work and Pensions Committee said in…12 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Morley and Outwoodrose—11 Jun 2019HANSARDSmall Businesses: Scotland21. Some employees in small businesses, including those in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, will face the prospect of having a child born premature or sick, so why will the Minister not…11 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Thirty First sitting)I used the word eejit. They are very different in terms of their interpretation. However, I apologise—I should of course have referred to the right hon. Member for Uxbridge and…05 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Thirty First sitting)It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Owen. I am grateful for your permission to remove our jackets, because it is very hot. The hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton is…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIn her statement, the Prime Minister talked a lot about compromise. I agree that compromise is required. Since the referendum result in 2016, the Scottish Government have sought…22 May 2019HANSARDNHS Pension SchemeOne of the constituents I have in Barrachnie is a consultant who has told me that there are concerns about recruitment and retention. Given that a recent survey shows that 40% of…21 May 2019HANSARDFinancial Exclusion: Access to CashI congratulate the hon. Member for Feltham and Heston (Seema Malhotra) on securing the debate. In my constituency we are fighting two bank branch closures: Santander at Parkhead…21 May 2019HANSARDNHS Pension Scheme6. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the NHS pension scheme tapered annual allowance.21 May 2019HANSARD Billy McNeill MBEAs the Member with the privilege of representing Celtic Park, I rise to echo the tribute paid to the late, great Billy McNeill by my hon. Friend the Member for Argyll and Bute…20 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Cranhill this morning I met an Afghanistan veteran who has profound mental health issues but has been found to be on the low rate of personal independence payment. Will the…20 May 2019HANSARDGreen Deal SchemeI rise to present a petition on behalf of those who have been adversely impacted by the green deal scheme. The presentation of this petition on behalf of constituents from…14 May 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerWill the UK use its soft power with India in particular to raise the case of a group of Christians who were beaten during a prayer meeting on 3 May? What are the Government going…14 May 2019HANSARDPre-eclampsiaIt is, as always, an immense pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) for…09 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEarlier this week, I received a letter from Father Liam McMahon, who is the parish priest at St Michael’s on Gallowgate in Parkhead. Like many other ministers and those in the…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI thank the Secretary of State for giving me advance sight of his statement. Any announcement of help for those affected by the Grenfell tragedy, directly or indirectly, must of…09 May 2019HANSARDCommitteesOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It has just been revealed to me in an e-mail that Clydesdale Bank plans to shut its Shettleston Road branch, which is in my…08 May 2019