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HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerIn part 2 of this big flabby document, the heading states: “Adverse effects of different GRC regimes across the UK”. If there is no allowance for different GRC regimes, how come…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 Powerrose—17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerI am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is aware, but over the last two and a half years there has been this thing called the covid pandemic, which kept several Governments…17 Jan 2023HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EUMy colleagues have highlighted just some of the negative impacts of Brexit on individuals, businesses, universities and public services in Scotland. There simply are no real…11 Jan 2023HANSARDImpact of Leaving the EUI thank the Secretary of State for his warm welcome, but I must point out that June Raine, the head of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, has said…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Points of OrderThat was due to the change to the sitting for the previous business. Should we not have a bell warning for when sittings change?10 Jan 2023HANSARD Points of OrderI am not seeking to ask a question; I want to make a point.10 Jan 2023HANSARD Points of Orderrose—10 Jan 2023HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. As someone who spent 33 years on the frontline in the NHS, I am disappointed that I have not been able to contribute to this debate and…10 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsYesterday, the United Kingdom in its current form turned 100 years old, but neither the Prime Minister nor the leader of the Labour party seemed to recognise the challenge of the…07 Dec 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 December.07 Dec 2022HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkNot all of Sir Robert Francis’s recommendations are about the future and a final compensation scheme. Some relate to the support schemes that people are dependent on now. Why…24 Nov 2022HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkI am also a member of the APPG who has been part of the campaign throughout and took part in the tabling of parliamentary questions that were repeated ad nauseam to get a…24 Nov 2022HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkI am delighted to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela. I will open by paying tribute to the people affected by this disaster: the people infected and their families, those…24 Nov 2022HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkThat will be in private.24 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. During the 2014 referendum, we were told that Scotland was an equal partner in a family of nations, yet the disaster that is Brexit was forced on Scotland against our will,…23 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsDoes the right hon. Lady not recognise that, within the windfall tax system, there is a rebate for R&D and investment, but only for companies that are investing in fossil fuels?…21 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise that he is criticising exactly how his colleague spoke when he was boasting about how 10% of GDP is now spent on the NHS? The UK’s GDP, income…21 Nov 2022HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In response to some of the questions today, the Prime Minister claimed that no household would pay more than £2,500 a year. That £2,500 is an…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ6. It took just five working days for the Prime Minister to crash the pound, damage pension funds and send people’s mortgage costs spiralling. Her new Chancellor may have…19 Oct 2022