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HANSARDInfrastructure ProcurementMy hon. Friend makes a point about the slow speeds. This is not news. A report that had a foreword by Philip Hammond, who was the Transport Secretary at the time—13 and a half…19 Feb 2024HANSARDInfrastructure ProcurementI thank my hon. Friend for giving way one last time. When it comes to transport infrastructure, he will be aware from his previous role as the SNP transport spokesperson that…19 Feb 2024HANSARDInfrastructure ProcurementYou have already said that.19 Feb 2024HANSARDMedia BillThese SNP promises were to protect all governing bodies in the UK, not simply Scottish ones. I just want to correct the record on that. Will the Minister not admit that devolved…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillOn that?30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI will come to the potential issue facing the Six Nations a bit later in my speech, but in the meantime, I am very much looking forward to visiting Cardiff this Saturday to watch…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI rise to commend my new clause 16 to the House, and to speak to new clauses 17 and 18, and amendments 79 and 80. This summer will again see Scotland again in the finals of the…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillStupidity, not a mid-life crisis—yet. Italian supporters are guaranteed to see their team on free-to-air TV; Ireland supporters will see their team on free TV, as will France…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI was going to go back to football, but I feel that we are staying on cricket, so I will.30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point: the power of sport is simply huge. Participating is obviously the best thing for the health of the nation, but viewing a…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillThe shadow Secretary of State mentions sporting events. In addition to protecting the Six Nations for us all in group A, would she accept the principle that Scottish, Welsh and…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillWill the hon. Lady give way?30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillAll I have sought to add to the list is the Six Nations competition and any and all qualification matches for all home nations’ national football teams. As the hon. Gentleman will…30 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeIt is very unusual that I agree with every word the right hon. Gentleman says— [ Interruption. ] I am being generous. The simple truth is that HMRC failed to police this issue.…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseTony Lloyd was shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when I had my first Front-Bench role as SNP spokesperson for Northern Ireland. He was extremely welcoming, collegiate…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies. I congratulate my Transport Committee compatriot, the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Jack Brereton), on setting…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI recognise some aspects of what the hon. Gentleman said, but I disagree with other conclusions that he has drawn. It is obviously up to the Government to change planning…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI will come back to the hon. Gentleman if I have time. He gave quite a long speech at the start, although I appreciate that he led the debate. HS2 would not just have helped with…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthI will if the hon. Gentleman is very brief, which is not in his nature.17 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesThe Prime Minister rightly said that we must condemn the Houthis and their illegal strikes on innocent civilians to protect the rule of law, so will he also condemn Israel’s…15 Jan 2024