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HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsI do not accept the hon. Member’s analysis. The introduction of EVEL was an attempt to answer the West Lothian question, which many people have struggled with for many years. But…13 Jul 2021HANSARDMotor Neurone Disease (Research)It is a pleasure, Mrs Cummins, to serve with you in the Chair this afternoon. I am pleased to take part in the debate on this petition, which has attracted so much support from my…12 Jul 2021HANSARDPet TheftI am grateful for that response. Mandatory microchipping has been a welcome step forward, and I understand that the law is now consistent across all parts of the United Kingdom.…29 Jun 2021HANSARDPet TheftWhat steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft.29 Jun 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI welcome the measures set out in the Gracious Address to deliver the national recovery from the pandemic, which will make all the United Kingdom stronger, healthier and more…19 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHow are the Government using technology in innovative ways to reduce crime?18 May 2021HANSARDThe UnionThere has been much reckless chat from Scottish National party politicians about creating a hard border between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. My constituents in the…28 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is brilliant to see the UK and Israel working so closely together in the roll-out of our world- leading vaccination programmes. Israel has vaccinated almost half its population…20 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week we had the fantastic news that the Moderna vaccine had arrived in the United Kingdom. Can the Secretary of State tell the House how many vaccine doses, across all three…13 Apr 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyWhat steps she is taking to ban conversion therapy.24 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsScottish rugby legend Doddie Weir lives in my constituency and has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Doddie’s foundation, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, is campaigning…24 Mar 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyI am grateful for that response. I am absolutely clear that this practice has no place in a civilised society. Being from the LGBT+ community is not an illness to be treated or…24 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumIt is a pleasure to see you in the chair today, Ms Nokes. I am pleased to be taking part in the debate on this petition, which has attracted so much support across Scotland. I am…22 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumI apologise, Ms Nokes. We need to rebuild Scotland, end the division of the past, and stop the constant talk of another independence referendum. There is one way to do that, and…22 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumI am grateful, Ms Nokes. I know that others, even in the Scottish Parliament, have questioned whether the First Minister has been able to tell the truth.22 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am very grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker. I did not want to cause you deep offence, possibly; that was clearly was not my intention. I am very clear what my party believes in:…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureThe last time I checked, the SNP is your party name and it is your party ticket. If you are telling us now that you do not want to associate with that, perhaps you should think…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKHas the hon. Lady had sight of the London School of Economics report earlier this year which said that Scottish independence would be three times more costly than Brexit? Could…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance. After his intervention, the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard) made a very unfortunate hand gesture…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right; independence is the SNP’s only answer to everything, yet it has failed to deliver for my constituents and most people in Scotland.…17 Mar 2021