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165 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationWhat recent steps his Department has taken to help facilitate transport decarbonisation in line with the Government’s commitments to (a) the Paris agreement and (b) COP26.29 Apr 2021HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationShipping is a significant contributor to carbon emissions and pollution around the world. We all know that change is coming, but investment and incentives are required now, so…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn March, the Secretary of State told the House that he would reach out to the devolved Government to help get more clarity on the organisation and delivery of the shared…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the automated purchase and resale of games consoles and computer components; and for connected purposes. I am…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSubmarine Dismantling ProgrammeWhat recent discussions he has had with representatives of the (a) Submarine Delivery Agency and (b) Office for Nuclear Regulation on the progress of the submarine dismantling…15 Mar 2021HANSARDSubmarine Dismantling ProgrammeI thank the Minister for his response. Any delay in the submarine dismantling programme is of grave concern to my Dunfermline and West Fife constituency, where we accommodate many…15 Mar 2021HANSARDServices: EU RelationshipWhat discussions she plans to have with her EU counterparts on developing the relationship on services.14 Jan 2021HANSARDServices: EU RelationshipWithin a day of our leaving the EU, shares worth billions of euros normally traded in the City of London flooded out of the EU to other European capitals such as Paris and…14 Jan 2021HANSARDStrengthening the UnionWhat assessment he has made of the effect of trends in the level of support for Scottish independence on his policies on strengthening the Union.17 Dec 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionToday, a poll revealed that 58% of Scots would vote for independence. This is the 17th consecutive poll to show a positive result and we are seeing a rise in support for…17 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was reported last week that the Government are considering reducing our international aid spending from 0.7% to 0.5% of our GNI, despite 0.7% being a commitment enshrined in UK…24 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness Exports: Administrative BurdenAround 250,000 businesses export to the EU and not to the rest of the world. Many of them are small, not VAT-registered and difficult to reach, and to continue to trade they will…19 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness Exports: Administrative BurdenWhat discussions she has had with (a) business representatives and (b) Cabinet colleagues on reducing the administrative burden on businesses seeking to (i) export for the first…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesIt has been said in this House that it is the duty of Members to participate physically in debates to show people that it is safe to return to work. With England in full lockdown…16 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his previous answer. Owners and directors of SMEs, and freelancers, are a group of voters that the Conservative Government have tried to…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateScottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland taxpayers pool their tax resources to the Treasury, but when it comes to sharing it seems that only English taxpayers benefit from…02 Nov 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Covid-19With the dual viruses of Brexit and covid-19, we are heading for a winter of discontent and a longer period of mass unemployment. With no Budget announcement, what are the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Covid-19What fiscal support he is providing to mitigate the economic effects of the covid-19 outbreak.20 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HousePolls released this week suggest that almost 80% of young people in Scotland would vote for Scotland to be an independent country. The Government have used public money to conduct…15 Oct 2020HANSARDTransport Supply Chains: Covid-19What recent steps the Government have taken to support the UK transport sector and its supply chains during the covid-19 outbreak.17 Sept 2020