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HANSARDLeaving the EU: PrioritiesIn December a ferry contract was awarded to Seaborne Freight without competitive tender, due to extreme urgency, but the Government have known for years about the possibility of…31 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Priorities11. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the priorities for his Office.31 Jan 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeWill the hon. Gentleman give way?31 Jan 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeOnly the good book.31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOver the past few weeks, I have been contacted by several citizens advice bureaux advisers who are experiencing increased delays when they call the employment and support…31 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Is it not also a fact that in addition to the companies who issued those warnings, the Road Haulage Association has been saying for over a year that it is madness to consider a…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy hon. Friend might recall the family who ran the village shop in Laggan in the highlands, the Zielsdorfs. The shop they ran was a vital component of the community and well loved…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI wonder how the Secretary of State will align things for the economy of the highlands, where a full 20% of the economy is based on tourism and unemployment is traditionally low.…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way yet again. He makes a point about free movement’s benefits to Scotland, and has it not been even more important for the highlands…28 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ4. My constituent Denis Omondi is a British citizen. He has uncontested custody of his young daughter Ann, who is in Kenya. Although he visits her as often as he can, she has…23 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic Co-operation3. What assessment his Department has made of the effect on diplomatic co-operation between the UK and the EU of the UK leaving the EU on 29 March 2019.22 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic Co-operationThe Secretary of State says that, but the effects of a lack of co-operation are being felt directly in my constituency. A major European car manufacturer was due to invite 40…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister will recall that the very first answer she gave at Prime Minister’s questions this year was in response to my question about the EU settlement scheme. I warmly…21 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ImmigrationFollowing the disgraceful Christmas video aimed at EU nationals and then the Government’s catastrophic defeat last night, will the Secretary of State urge his Government to end…16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Immigration14. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the potential effect on Scotland of UK immigration policy after the UK leaves the EU.16 Jan 2019HANSARD Long-term Capital for BusinessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Walker. I congratulate the hon. Member for Stirling (Stephen Kerr) on securing this important debate. I was not aware that he…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Long-term Capital for BusinessIt will come as no surprise to the hon. Gentleman that I do not agree with that. He has gone from making a sterling point about the English Treasury to saying that independence is…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMy right hon. Friend is making a powerful point about people who have come to live and work and be our friends and neighbours in our communities. Does he agree that it is an…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Creditrose—14 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal CreditYou are saving the best for last, Mr Speaker. For nearly six years, from pilot through to full service roll-out, my constituents in Inverness and then in the rest of my…14 Jan 2019