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HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)I thank all Members for contributing to this afternoon’s debate, but I am afraid that the Minister’s response does not really cut it. The fact is that she has ignored both the…03 Feb 2021HANSARDAir Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]On behalf of the SNP, I very much echo the comments about Captain Sir Tom Moore. He led an extraordinary life with an absolutely wonderful finale, and his work over this past year…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn the very day that the Prime Minister shamefully sets a terrible example by making a completely unnecessary cross-border campaign trip, which by my reckoning is against the law…28 Jan 2021HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationI do not know about you, Mr Speaker, but I cannot wait to read the Secretary of State’s speech to Davos. As he very well knows, Scotland is more ambitious in this area and is…28 Jan 2021HANSARDVAT Retail Export SchemeWhat discussions he has had with representatives of the (a) retail and (b) aviation industries on the VAT retail export scheme and airside extra statutory concessions.26 Jan 2021HANSARDVAT Retail Export SchemeGiven the deep trouble within retail and aviation, with Debenhams one of many chains disappearing from high streets with the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and, as the Minister…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House may be aware, I have been campaigning on the issue of fire and rehire since it arose with British Airways. We heard warm words then, and have done…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsOn Monday, thousands of British Gas workers finished striking in protest at the threat of being fired and rehired on reduced terms and conditions. Of course, it was British…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateJust for the record, the Chancellor said that he was unsure of what the Scottish Government were going to do with regard to the business top-up grants. It has just been announced…11 Jan 2021HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI thank the Minister for that response. It has been suggested in the other place that the management of the UK shared prosperity fund will involve advisers jointly appointed by…16 Dec 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundWith reference to the spending review 2020, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the UK shared prosperity fund.16 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Internal Market Bill: Devolved AdministrationsWhat recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill.15 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Internal Market Bill: Devolved AdministrationsOf course, Rolls-Royce operates its own internal market in which plant is often set against plant, but more and more it relies on third-party suppliers rather than on in-house…15 Dec 2020HANSARDMisinformation and Disinformation Online.What recent steps his Department has taken to tackle the proliferation of (a) misinformation and (b) disinformation online.10 Dec 2020HANSARDMisinformation and Disinformation Online.Online misinformation is a great harm to us all. It can make people refuse life-saving medicines, it can make people believe that the so-called leader of the free world has been…10 Dec 2020HANSARDDraft Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Nokes. I share the concerns voiced by the shadow Minister, the right hon. Member for Wolverhampton South East (Mr McFadden). I have…10 Dec 2020HANSARDEnd of the Transition Period: PreparednessDearie me, Mr Speaker. Let me try this one. NHS Tayside has stated that a hard Brexit could “lead to an inability to deliver safe and effective care”, and NHS Lanarkshire says…09 Dec 2020HANSARDEnd of the Transition Period: PreparednessWhat recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on preparedness for the end of the transition period.09 Dec 2020HANSARDDraft Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to see a son of Glasgow in the Chair, Mr Gray. I will not detain the Committee for particularly long, and will not be forcing a vote on today’s proceedings…07 Dec 2020HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationThe Shadow Transport Secretary was right to reference COP26. Last year, sales of ultra-low emission vehicles grew by 46% in Scotland—40% faster than in England—in large part due…03 Dec 2020