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HANSARDPlastic Food and Drink PackagingWill the Minister give way?24 Oct 2019HANSARD Imprisonment of Catalan LeadersThe imprisonment of legitimately elected parliamentarians does not fit with being a modern European democracy. On that basis, what discussion has the Minister had with the Spanish…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Thomas CookIn this House on 16 May, I raised the issue of the sustainability of Thomas Cook following a Brexit-related trading warning. The ministerial response at that point reeked of…25 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Mr Speaker, you know that I am not a doomster or a gloomster. On that positive note, I thank the Prime Minister for boosting support for Scottish independence just a few weeks…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No Deal12. What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.24 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealIn recent weeks, I have read reports that house prices in London are falling and job vacancies are down—two classic signs of an economy going into recession—and I can add to this…24 Jul 2019HANSARDDriving Test Centre in DunfermlineThis petition has been signed by over 160 petitioners from my constituency. They are very concerned that the Department for Transport, through its agency the Driver and Vehicle…24 Jul 2019HANSARDCeasefire in YemenMr Speaker, I appreciate you allowing both petitions in my name to be presented at the same time. The first petition relates to the ongoing dismal humanitarian situation in Yemen.…24 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Access to Drugs6. What steps he is taking to ensure access to drugs after the UK leaves the EU.23 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Access to DrugsMy constituent Jonathan Fisher, known as the Bold Joff, has complex health needs due to a rare genetic condition called Lowe syndrome. He requires six regular medications, three…23 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyThank you very much, Mr Evans; it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I will try to maintain as best I can the level of optimism displayed by the right hon. Member for…11 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyAbsolutely; the right hon. Gentleman makes a valid and accurate point. The Minister has visited Rosyth and has seen for himself what we have to offer, but he is assiduous and…11 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyI hear everything the Minister is saying, but there are shipyards in the UK that will be hanging by a thread in terms of skills and future investment in infrastructure unless…11 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) on securing the debate. As he is…02 Jul 2019HANSARDHigh Streets and Town Centres in 2030It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts) for bringing forward the report and for the positive…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not know whether anyone on the Government Front Bench managed to get to the electric scooter demonstration yesterday that was provided by Bird, but such initiatives can…13 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeThe time that the Fife miners spent working in the pits has obviously had a greatly detrimental effect on their health. Is it not time that we had an immediate review? Time is of…10 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseToday the oil company Hurricane Energy has started production in a giant oilfield west of Shetland—the output is expected to be 20,000 barrels a day. Will the Leader of the House…06 Jun 2019HANSARDYemen Peace ProcessI thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Mr Seely) and other experienced Members around the Chamber for their comments. There is obviously a huge amount of knowledge about Yemen…23 May 2019HANSARDYemen Peace Processrose —23 May 2019