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HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensI am delighted to confirm that the Scottish National party is looking forward to the upcoming European elections, as an opportunity to demonstrate Scotland’s opposition to Brexit…25 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Legal SystemI can assure the Secretary of State that the Scottish Government’s no-deal planning is well advanced. The Justice Secretary’s Government recently opted into the Eurojust…23 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Legal SystemJustice issues are, of course, largely devolved. EU initiatives such as Eurojust and the European arrest warrant are well utilised by Scottish prosecutors and are hugely valued by…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionA young woman from Boroughmuir High School in my constituency wrote to me ahead of the school climate strikes, calling for politicians to prioritise wind and tidal power over…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsIn Ireland, the referendums on equal marriage and abortion rights, which were preceded by a constitutional convention and citizens’ assemblies, are widely thought to have…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilWhenever the Prime Minister is asked about a second referendum, she is keen to remind us that that option has been defeated twice in this House, but of course her withdrawal…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUDuring the Attorney General’s podcast interview with Nick Robinson last week I was delighted to hear him say that the Government would consider the option of a second European…11 Apr 2019HANSARD LGBT Rights: BruneiMy hon. Friend mentions the Commonwealth and the possible remedy of suspension. Of course no country has ever been expelled but countries have been suspended for violation of…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Windrush Compensation SchemeI congratulate the right hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) on securing this important urgent question. It is imperative that the victims of the Windrush scandal are compensated…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Many promises were made by David Cameron, Ruth Davidson and others during the Scottish independence referendum that have not been kept.03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI would, and that is a point that I am coming on to address. I must point out to the hon. Gentleman, however, that the Scotland Act was indeed an unbelievable travesty because,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Eddisbury (Antoinette Sandbach), who has been one of the voices of sanity from the Government Benches throughout this debacle.…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI will not give way to the right hon. Lady because she persistently refuses to give way to me and I do not want to take up too much time, so it is tit for tat I am afraid on this…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stone (Sir William Cash). We do not agree about much, but I know he cares passionately about the constitution of his country and I…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the right hon. Lady give way?03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI will return to the business motion, which in fairness I have addressed so far— [ Interruption. ] I know that people sometimes do not want to hear the SNP voices in this House,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThe right hon. Lady knows I support the broad thrust of this Bill, but I am concerned that it does not say when the Prime Minister has to ask for an extension, and it also does…03 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)It is indeed, but the difference is that many people who signed that petition would like to see us just revoke article 50 now—straightaway—and that would be an end of the matter.…01 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeAs always, the Minister does not answer the question. It seems to me that there is no intention of introducing an independent right of appeal. Perhaps she can answer this…01 Apr 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeAs the Minister says, the EU settled status scheme opened at the weekend, but the Government have not introduced a right of appeal to a tribunal against a decision under it. So in…01 Apr 2019