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HANSARDUK Nuclear Deterrent4. What steps his Department is taking to maintain the effectiveness of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.13 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Government should be proud of their pioneering efforts to protect victims, and I very much look forward to seeing the draft victims Bill. Have they considered how their…24 May 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesMy hon. Friend is speaking remarkably passionately about this important issue, about which many of my constituents have been in touch with me. They include Julie and her son…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I very much welcome the fact that dozens of visas have already been granted by this United Kingdom Government for Ukrainians to come to the Scottish Borders in my…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine Sponsorship SchemeI welcome this important announcement. My constituents in the Scottish Borders are desperate to help. There is a slightly different system in Scotland, with the Scottish…14 Mar 2022HANSARDWarroch Hill6. What steps the Church of England is taking to ensure that the Warroch Hill property in Perthshire contributes to the local environment.10 Mar 2022HANSARDWarroch HillI very much welcome that response, and I also welcome the investment that the Church of England is making in Scotland, but what progress is the Church making to ensure that all of…10 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanI welcome the Government’s statement today and their plans. Are they aware, however, of current supply issues for red and white diesel? Businesses in the Scottish Borders have…09 Mar 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeI very much associate myself with the Minister’s remarks. I know the celebration of the platinum jubilee will be a cross-Government effort, but will he assure me that he is…09 Mar 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee2. What plans his Department has to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.09 Mar 2022HANSARDCOP26 Presidency: Priorities11. What his priorities are for the COP26 presidency.02 Mar 2022HANSARDCOP26 Presidency: PrioritiesIt is vital that the UK seizes the opportunities of net zero to create new industries and green jobs. How is the President of COP26 prioritising skills to help the United Kingdom…02 Mar 2022HANSARDArmed Forces Champions in Jobcentres6. What progress is being made by the work of armed forces champions in jobcentres.07 Feb 2022HANSARDArmed Forces Champions in JobcentresAs the Minister will know, our veterans have particular skills and needs. Can she confirm that veterans in my constituency in the Scottish Borders, whether they attend a jobcentre…07 Feb 2022HANSARDGrowth DealsI am sure that the Minister is aware of the Scottish Government’s strategic transport review, and no doubt he will share my disappointment at the very lukewarm support for the…02 Feb 2022HANSARDGrowth Deals2. What progress his Department has made on implementing growth deals in Scotland.02 Feb 2022HANSARDCultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his Bill. Does he agree that the relatively minor change in it will give great reassurance to overseas lenders about their capacity and…28 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI am grateful to my hon. hon. Friend for making that intervention. His key point is that the vast majority of taxi firms and drivers are providing an excellent service to their…21 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI am delighted to speak in the debate. Like others before me, I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) on all the work that he has done in bringing…21 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I was delighted by the recent announcement of £50 million for motor neurone disease research, which my constituent Doddie Weir campaigned for tirelessly. Will the Secretary of…18 Jan 2022