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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the light of the news late last week about MP security, will the Home Secretary assure me that the Home Office is working with other Government Departments and devolved…17 Jan 2022HANSARDHelp for Jobseekers: Local Employers and Skills Providers3. What plans she has to work with employers and skills providers at a local level to help more jobseekers into work.13 Dec 2021HANSARDHelp for Jobseekers: Local Employers and Skills ProvidersI am delighted that more than 100 young people in the Scottish Borders have already started work through the kickstart scheme. What can the Government do to encourage employers to…13 Dec 2021HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).03 Dec 2021HANSARD Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) BillI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on the Bill. Does he share the concerns of some that, although the Bill might increase the income of some artists, there is a real danger that…03 Dec 2021HANSARDStorm ArwenThousands of my constituents across the Scottish Borders remain without power today after the catastrophic storm at the weekend. I felt the full force of that storm at home in…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Funding: Scottish Borders10. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the community renewal fund on local communities’ preparedness for the introduction of the UK shared prosperity fund in…29 Nov 2021HANSARDCommunity Funding: Scottish BordersI was delighted to see eight successful projects from the Scottish Borders secure funding from the community renewal fund. It is brilliant to see the United Kingdom Government…29 Nov 2021HANSARDPension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) BillI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing forward this Bill. She is speaking extremely well on a very technical area of pensions law. On the devolution point, she will know that…26 Nov 2021HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163), and negatived.26 Nov 2021HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI am delighted to speak in this debate. Like others, I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) on bringing the Bill forward and championing this…26 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI commend the Government for the speed with which they have taken this decision and I welcome the Scottish Government’s following suit, because in the past there has been concern…26 Nov 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicle UsageI welcome the rapid change to electric vehicles but am sure the Minister will agree that we must not let rural areas fall behind. This is an issue for Wales, but it also affects…17 Nov 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicle Usage6. What steps the Government are taking to encourage electric vehicle usage in Wales.17 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Across the UK, more and more young women are reporting being spiked by injection, a truly abhorrent attack on people just trying to have fun. What are the Government doing to…09 Nov 2021HANSARDLevelling Up6. What progress his Department has made in levelling up all regions of the UK.02 Nov 2021HANSARDLevelling UpThis Government are rightly committed to levelling up all parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland. Improving transport links by extending the Borders railway in my…02 Nov 2021HANSARDEndometriosis and Polycystic Ovary SyndromeIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair this afternoon, Mr Mundell. I associate myself with your remarks and those of others during this debate about our colleague Sir…01 Nov 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI congratulate the hon. Lady on all her work on the Bill. My question is about the UK-wide aspect. Clause 1 applies only to England—prescriptions are free in Scotland—but clause 2…29 Oct 2021