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HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Fifth sitting)Does the hon. Lady agree that there is a huge degree of confusion about freedom of movement, and that it is conflated with the rest of immigration and asylum policy? That is not…26 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Fifth sitting)Does the hon. Lady agree that there is a huge degree of confusion about freedom of movement, and that it is conflated with the rest of immigration and asylum policy? That is not…26 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social Care Sector WorkforceThe Minister is right about the workforce challenge for all four health services in the UK, but the number of students in England taking nursing degree courses in the past two…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social Care Sector Workforce11. What steps he is taking to ensure a sustainable workforce in the health and social care sector.19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Mediation)Since that fateful day in June 2016, the Scottish National party has consistently raised justice co-operation post Brexit. No mitigation can replicate the arrangements we have as…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceThe first responsibility of any Government is, of course, to keep their citizens safe. Much of that responsibility in Scotland falls to the Scottish Government, and it is worth…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI echo the comments that have been made about the sad death of Paul Flynn: he was a one-off and will be missed by all of us. The SNP share the concerns of everybody else in the…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I am by no means a policing expert, and obviously such crimes are recorded differently across jurisdictions. The fact is, however,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesMy hon. Friend is making a great speech. The branch on Renfrew High Street in my constituency is also earmarked for closure, and Santander suggested that customers use the post…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionI am grateful for that answer, which I am not sure even those on the Government Benches will buy. The Secretary of State told the House on Monday that Arklow had confirmed its…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel Disruption5. What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.14 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Third sitting)Does the rest of panel agree with the 28-day detention limit? Ilona Pinter: We obviously work with children, who are generally not detained. For young people who are turning 18,…14 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Third sitting)Q I think the amendment is known publicly. If you are aware of that amendment, it would be useful if you could highlight the differences between the amendments. Bella Sankey: I…14 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Third sitting)Q Further to the questions that were posed on detention, we have just got a comprehensive response on why it is limited to 28 days detention. Could you highlight the main…14 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionI do not doubt how difficult the Secretary of State’s job is, but she said that restoring devolution is her top priority, yet the last round of talks was over three months ago.…13 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (First sitting)Q It may not be a public speech, but it is very much on the record, and I have to say that that is not very helpful. In terms of the Bill itself and border enforcement, I think…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Support for Businesses based in Scotland11. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on fiscal support for businesses based in Scotland to prepare for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.12 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (First sitting)Q Would you care to elaborate on how much more should be spent or is required? Lord Green: The first thing is to restore the cuts that have been made, but I think they will…12 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (First sitting)Q I want to follow on the back of Ms McGovern’s question. You did speak of humans as being shipped in and shipped out, as if they were canned goods rather than actual human…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Support for Businesses based in ScotlandI am not entirely convinced by that answer. With the risk of red meat facing tariffs of around 40%, the president of the National Farmers Union of Scotland, Andrew McCornick,…12 Feb 2019