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HANSARDLeaving the EUMention has been made of the different parts of the UK. I have the honour to represent the far north of Scotland—I suspect the House has gathered that by now. When I put it to the…12 Feb 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh UpdateI, too, pay tribute to our armed forces. What they have done in recent times gives us good cause to hold our heads up high. United Nations Security Council resolution 2254 says…11 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Services Delivery: TechnologyTime and again, Mr Speaker, you have heard me raise the issue of deeply unsatisfactory broadband coverage in my constituency, which greatly impairs the delivery of vital public…06 Feb 2019HANSARDPrisoner RehabilitationWhen we think about prisoners, we should understand that we all have a past that we cannot change but a future that we can change, hopefully this side of eternity. Many prisoners…05 Feb 2019HANSARDPrisoner Rehabilitation15. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of prisoners’ access to rehabilitation programmes.05 Feb 2019HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationAs the hon. Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman) pointed out, the nearest centre will be a huge distance from my constituency. If we end up out of the customs union, ports…29 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayWhat a privilege it is to have heard the speeches we have all listened to. Mr Deputy Speaker, I wonder whether I might crave your indulgence and that of the Chamber and share an…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingOf course, grave fire risk is no respecter of boundaries within the UK. We heard a wee snippet from the hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss) on what the Scottish…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Friday, the skirl of the bagpipes will be heard and haggis, neeps and tatties will be consumed in large quantities all over the world. Have the Government instructed their…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the remotest parts of the United Kingdom, EU health workers are filling vital roles that might otherwise remain unfilled. Will the Government assure me that these crucial…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am sure my views on this matter are well known to the House, so I choose my words with care. A week ago, I asked the Prime Minister what, in the event of the UK leaving the EU,…21 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Governmentrose —16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI first thank the right hon. Gentleman for letting his party give me a seat in this place, but that is not for today. What he says is quite correct, and he touches on a question I…16 Jan 2019HANSARD Local Government FundingThank you, Mr Walker. I congratulate the hon. Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston (Preet Kaur Gill) on what was a very eloquent speech indeed. Much of what I am about to say has been…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUMay I, from the Opposition Benches, also acknowledge the courtesy with which the Prime Minister has answered myriad questions? Mr Speaker, if I could magic you and the Prime…14 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this incredibly important debate. The Minister know about this, but in my hometown of Tain in the highlands, our post office has been…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingI acknowledge the hon. Gentleman’s commitment. As high street banks continue to close branches, could we not turn the whole argument on its head, keep Crown post offices open and…10 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThere is a tendency among those who favour Brexit to think that maybe it would be good for us to tighten our belts, and that a little reduction in income is something we can get…09 Jan 2019HANSARDSupply Chains2. What steps he is taking to maintain cross-border supply chains after 29 March 2019.08 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationWhen universal credit was initially rolled out some time ago, people living in the highlands were the unwitting guinea pigs in this experiment. Now that some of the flaws in…08 Jan 2019