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HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsSo far, we have had nonsense and non-answers on these non-papers, so can we have a clear answer on this question? Can the Minister rule out direct rule being imposed to implement…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe collapse of Thomas Cook has deprived around 300 people in my constituency of their livelihoods. I have been contacted by a Thomas Cook employee suggesting that some of the…26 Sept 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019If, as many of us suspect, the Prime Minister and Mr Cummings will attempt to navigate a path around the effect of the Benn Act—a feeling that the Minister’s answers this morning…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Thomas CookAbout 250 Thomas Cook staff based at Glasgow airport in my constituency, along with countless others in shops across Renfrewshire, have lost their livelihoods; my thoughts are…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe tone of the Prime Minister this evening has been utterly shameful. I cannae help but feel that the architect of this approach, Dominic Cummings, is irresponsible and…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(2)I am sorry, but I will not give way, because Mr Deputy Speaker has already made it clear that a number of speakers are waiting to speak—we have not heard from the Democratic…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 3(2)First, may I welcome the new Secretary of State to his place, as I forgot to do so the other day? I greatly welcome him to his place; he has a tough job ahead of him. May I also…09 Sept 2019HANSARDContingency PlanningWe have heard so much nonsense this morning—in fact over the last three years—that it was not really a surprise to hear the Secretary of State talk about a “depreciation of…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandThe impact of no deal on the devolved nations has been well documented, with Northern Ireland at particular risk owing to the border. Reports that the Government are trying to row…05 Sept 2019HANSARDContingency Planning11. What progress his Department has made on contingency planning for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.05 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House is supposed to be a great defender of Parliament and parliamentary democracy, but in January he said: “If the House of Commons undermines our basic…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceI am grateful to my hon. Friend for setting out the issues so clearly. I have a constituency case at the moment in which the absent father’s business is clearly doing very well—we…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillSorry, but I do not have time to give way. The Chancellor himself said that leaving with no deal would mean “Higher unemployment, lower wages and higher prices in the shops” —[…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI rise to offer the SNP’s support for both Lords amendment 1 and the amendment tabled to it by the right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn). President Tusk asked the UK…18 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWomen’s sport has never been more prominent, and the women’s football World cup has opened many eyes and minds to talent in the women’s game. May we have a debate on how we can…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPolice Surveillance of JournalistsI would be delighted to take part, Mr Speaker.17 Jul 2019HANSARDPolice Surveillance of JournalistsI certainly was, Mr Speaker, but I was going to bob up again in a second. I am grateful for your observation. I was also on the Investigatory Powers Bill Committee. During the…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have raised the issue of HELMS— Home Energy and Lifestyle Management Systems—and green deal mis-selling time and…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy hon. Friend, as per usual, makes a very good point. Obviously, we in the SNP support a written constitution, and when Scotland secures its independence, that is the route we…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI rise to offer the SNP’s support for amendments 14 to 17, which stand in the name of the right hon. and learned Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve). I commend him for tabling…09 Jul 2019