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HANSARD Medicinal Cannabis: Economic ContributionI beg to move, That this House has considered the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the…20 Apr 2023HANSARD Medicinal Cannabis: Economic ContributionI feel that we have had a very useful debate. Like you, Mr Stringer, I chair these sittings and it is extremely good to get half an hour from a Minister rather than five minutes.…20 Apr 2023HANSARDLandmine AwarenessBefore I call Wendy Morton to move the motion, I should draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.20 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in ScotlandI am sure the Minister will be able to give me a short answer to this question. Does he agree with me that what transition in Scotland definitely does not involve is some…18 Apr 2023HANSARD CPTPP: Conclusion of NegotiationsI certainly welcome the opportunities for the Scotch whisky industry in Malaysia. Does my right hon. Friend agree that countries such as Australia and New Zealand, both of which…17 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanI welcome not just the content but the tone of my right hon. Friend’s statement. He will know, because he has witnessed it, that there is already a food and hunger crisis in east…17 Apr 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWas the Leader of the House as appalled as I was about the scenes of celebration in the Ugandan Parliament when legislation was passed to further criminalise LGBT members of the…30 Mar 2023HANSARD State Pension Age: ReviewIs my right hon. Friend aware of the various spurious claims that have been made by those who support Scottish independence not just about the amount that would be paid in future…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainI commend my right hon. Friend not just on his statement, but on his long-standing passion for this subject. Perhaps he can expand on something he referenced a moment ago: the…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Easter AdjournmentThank you, Mr Blackman, and thank you for referencing Sir David Amess, who was indeed a stalwart of these debates. I am sure that he would have given you a “highly commended” for…30 Mar 2023HANSARDDevolution SettlementWhat a pleasure it is to see you in the Chair for Scottish questions, Madam Deputy Speaker. I add my congratulations to Humza Yousaf on becoming First Minister of Scotland, and I…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Overseas Aid: Child Health and EducationI think our Government have a very good record on championing LGBT rights internationally. The most significant thing, as the APPG has recognised, is decriminalisation. The…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Overseas Aid: Child Health and EducationIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, which I am pleased the hon. Member for Reading East (Matt Rodda) secured. The speech that the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon…22 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that it would be ideal if the new First Minister put as much focus on the powers that the Scottish Government already have as on retained EU law?…22 Feb 2023HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, I have previously called out in this House the appalling level of service that my constituents and yours receive from train operator TransPennine. Last month,…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageOrder.21 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageThe debate can continue to 5.38 pm.21 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageI remind the Minister that he can go to 5.38 pm, while obviously leaving some time for Dr Evans to wind up.21 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUIs the Minister aware that the Scottish Government are planning to bring forward draconian restrictions on the advertising of whisky and other drinks in Scotland? Not only will…09 Feb 2023HANSARDLGBT History MonthI commend my hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle) for the important work that they do in co-chairing the APPG, but does my hon. Friend agree that there…02 Feb 2023