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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeThe timeline in Sir Brian’s report highlights the litany of failures, delays and cover-ups over decades which resulted in the exposure of even more patients to hepatitis C and…21 May 2024HANSARDConflict in Gaza: IranAs probably the only Member who has actually lived and worked in Gaza, I must say that I have been heartbroken over the past six months by what I am hearing from friends and…30 Apr 2024HANSARDBrexit: Economic Impact4. What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of withdrawal from the EU on the economy.05 Sept 2023HANSARDBrexit: Economic ImpactPrior to the EU referendum, the Bank of England warned that Brexit would seriously damage the UK economy, weakening the pound and causing inflation. The Government have now…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The NHS in England has just had its longest-ever junior doctors’ strike and consultants go on strike tomorrow for the first time in 50 years, yet so far Scotland has had no…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong Pro-democracy ActivistsUsing the Chinese national security law, authorities are seeking to prosecute critics of Hong Kong anywhere in the world. Extraterritorial warrants with outrageous bounties have…06 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: Scotland14. What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland.04 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandEnergy storage is vital to managing demand as we switch to renewable electricity. Pumped storage hydro is the most efficient large-scale storage method. UK capacity could be more…04 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankWe all condemn attacks on civilians, regardless of which community they are from. The actions of the IDF in Jenin are indefensible and have resulted in 2023 being one of the most…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Winnie Ewingrose—04 Jul 2023HANSARD Winnie EwingObviously, we are celebrating Winnie as an absolute icon of the Scottish National party and of Scotland, but we need to remember that she was also a woman and a mother. We send…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWill the Minister give way on that point?03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThe Secretary of State mentioned that it is the UK’s long-standing policy to support a two-state solution. It is also the UK’s long-standing policy to differentiate between Israel…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThe hon. Lady talks about when she has visited Israel or Palestine, as I have done regularly with the breast cancer projects I am involved with in Gaza and the west bank. The…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillIs it not an issue to use the term “boycotting” with regard to the settlements? They are illegal under international law, so no public body should be investing in, or making…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillDoes not the gagging clause in the Bill, which will stifle debate and discussion about policy, fit with what we have seen in the last year or so with the Public Order Act 2023:…03 Jul 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI thank the Secretary of State for his kind words about Winnie Ewing and Craig Brown. Let me pay my own personal tribute to Winnie Ewing, who was such an icon for our party and,…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThe London School of Economics has shown that a third of food inflation in the UK is due to Brexit. With the loss of freedom of movement and European workers, Brexit has also…28 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI associate myself with the comments of the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson). I agree that it is important to keep the victims and their…22 Jun 2023