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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillThe Labour party in Scotland has made the point that change is coming, but can my hon. Friend explain to me, other than changing the colour of the rosette over No. 10 Downing…13 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenI thought the hon. Member might say that.12 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenThe hon. Member has made some strong points so far. She is talking about the last Labour Government. The last Labour manifesto promised £58 billion over the course of the next…12 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenI congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this debate in Jim Shannon hall this morning— [ Laughter. ] He is an assiduous supporter of the WASPI…12 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenWill the Minister give way?12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Sustainable CeasefireSome of these answers—“We have the toughest arms licence regime”, “We have urged Israel to follow international law”—are the same meaningless, supine nonsense week after week,…12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Sustainable Ceasefire18. What discussions he has had with his US counterpart on a potential UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza.12 Mar 2024HANSARDFinancial Settlement for ScotlandIt started so well, and I agree with the Secretary of State about the Calcutta cup—I was there to witness an historic occasion—and about the World Athletics Indoor Championships…06 Mar 2024HANSARDFinancial Settlement for ScotlandI had no idea we should all just be very grateful for the largesse of the Secretary of State, but does that largesse extend to capital funding? Capital funding to the Scottish…06 Mar 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [Lords]As I alluded to, the Scottish Government have been more than willing to work with the UK Government on the Bill. In fact, they are in complete agreement on many aspects of the…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Milton Keynes South (Iain Stewart), the Chair of the Transport Committee, on which I serve alongside him. He made many good points…05 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaJust a few weeks ago, in a debate on arms exports to Israel, the Minister for Trade Policy told Westminster Hall: “We take our obligations in this space exceptionally seriously.…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseSchools in my constituency are far more likely to travel to the Scottish Parliament for educational enrichment than to this place. After the events of last night, when the third…22 Feb 2024HANSARDWomen in STEM Jobs2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs.21 Feb 2024HANSARDWomen in STEM JobsNew data from Times Higher Education reveals that female science undergraduates are twice as likely to experience sexism as their peers on non-science courses. Many have reported…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaIn the short time available to me, I would like to discuss the value of a Palestinian life and why, for some in this place, it seems to be worth less than a Ukrainian life or an…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI could not agree more. That makes some of the nonsense that happened earlier on, which does not do this House any justice whatsoever, even more shameful. Some people need to…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Latham. I congratulate the hon. Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) on securing the debate and on speaking so well. We have not…20 Feb 2024HANSARDHorizon System: Exoneration of Sub-postmastersEvery day we hear further revelations about the Post Office, and today’s shocking—well, it should be shocking—BBC story states that the 2016 Swift review noted that the Post…20 Feb 2024HANSARDHorizon System: Exoneration of Sub-postmasters7. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to exonerate sub-postmasters who were convicted due to errors in the Post Office Horizon system.20 Feb 2024