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HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthLet me deal with two issues. First, no amount of deflection by Conservative Members will take away from the fact that they are punishing the poor and they have trashed the economy…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)The point that the Minister is making underlines that it would do no harm to make this commtment in the Bill. What would be wrong with that?18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Third sitting)It may help to underline the hon. Gentleman’s point to quote Ivan McKee, the Scottish Government’s Trade Minister, who said: “Once again we were not consulted by the UK Government…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the Minister give way?18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)Does my hon. Friend find it strange that this has been omitted from the Bill and has not been considered until now, given the impact on rural constituencies across Scotland and…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)indicated assent.18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)It is on that subject. I am grateful to the Minister for giving way. To be clear, this is about the geographical indicators not the deal itself, in terms of the trade involved. It…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Fourth sitting)My hon. Friend mentioned Scotch whisky, and having the safeguard of geographical protections is absolutely vital to that industry, as it is for many others, and I am sure she will…18 Oct 2022HANSARDHuman Rights16. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening human rights in the UK.18 Oct 2022HANSARDHuman RightsThe Minister is crying out for alternatives and advice, but section 3 of the Human Rights Act requires Parliament to ensure the compatibility of UK legislation with the European…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Lucy, for coming here in person and enabling us to keep going. What is the view of the FSB of the fact that implementing legislation is being introduced for the New…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (First sitting)Q To follow on from that, do you feel you have had enough information about this free trade agreement before it has come to this stage? Lucy Monks: In all honesty, we have had…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (First sitting)Q I have one final question on that subject. You said you have had extensive engagement. Do you think it is right that it has come to this stage without the parliamentary scrutiny…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (First sitting)Q You will be aware that the scope of this session is very limited, but what is the view of the Trade Justice Movement about the fact that the implementing legislation is being…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (First sitting)Q Do you think that has led to a deficit in the ability of organisations such as yourselves and others to communicate with MPs to ensure that issues are raised in a timely manner…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Second sitting)Q All your organisations are very active in lobbying MPs on issues that you find of concern to your members. What is your view of the fact that the implementing legislation is…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Second sitting)Q It was helpful to clarify that there is no guaranteed debate. I would like to ask Ms Crawford a question that I have asked others, and it is very much on the theme of what you…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill (Second sitting)Thank you.12 Oct 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionFracking is the most unpopular and least effective way of producing energy, and it risks substantial geological impacts. Yet there is no evidence that it will reduce the price of…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseSeveral of my constituents have contacted me to complain that the Financial Conduct Authority has failed to protect them from false investment scams, including so-called…22 Sept 2022