Contributions
991 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI absolutely will support the Bill with enthusiasm. It protects the 500,000 jobs in Scotland that my hon. Friend the Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) mentioned earlier. This is…14 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillFirst, I thank the hon. Member for Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin) for bringing this private Member’s Bill to the Chamber today. As was apparent from her speech, she has a lot of…11 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillYes, absolutely: that will be one of the challenges. In my experience, the benefit of these co-operatives and societies has been the local engagement, and the danger is that…11 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillI am grateful for that point, but the fact that the hon. Lady had to make it suggests that it is not entirely clear in the Bill. Hopefully, during its progress, we can get clarity…11 Sept 2020HANSARD Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I agree that there is some uncertainty around that. This is one of the issues that need to be flushed out during parliamentary scrutiny of…11 Sept 2020HANSARDSustainable FishingWhat steps he is taking to promote sustainable fishing.10 Sept 2020HANSARDSustainable FishingSustainability means that coastal communities around the UK, such as Eyemouth in my constituency, can continue to fish for generations to come. When renegotiating access to UK…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am going to take an intervention—don’t you worry—but I want to conclude this important point about the completely unacceptable…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipIt is an absolute honour and a privilege to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to speak in this SNP Opposition day debate.…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI am grateful for that point. As the Minister described so well, in these times of crisis, as a nation—every part of the nation, whether it be Wales or Scotland or England—we…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipThe fact that the hon. Lady refused to condemn that behaviour on the border speaks for itself. Similarly, the delay from the First Minister of Scotland to condemn that behaviour…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI completely agree. The points that the SNP’s Westminster leader made earlier could have been made by anybody during the campaign about whether we should leave or remain in the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI look forward to hearing from the hon. Member that she will condemn that type of behaviour.15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI am grateful for that important point, which is a useful reminder of the important role that our armed forces have played in tackling this pandemic. I am grateful to the hon.…15 Jul 2020HANSARDContempt of Court: Media ReportingWhat steps she is taking to prevent media reporting which may lead to contempt of court.09 Jul 2020HANSARDContempt of Court: Media ReportingDoes the Solicitor General agree that on the whole the press does act responsibly and is swift to act in relation to material that may be prejudicial to court proceedings?09 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith Scotland being the highest taxed part of the United Kingdom, what steps are the UK Government taking to protect our armed forces personnel who might be left out of pocket by…06 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for the Terminally IllI know that the Minister will be aware that the benefits awarded under the special rules for terminal illness last for three years, but on behalf of my constituent Doddie Weir,…29 Jun 2020HANSARDSupport for the Terminally IllWhen she plans to publish the findings of the Government’s review announced in July 2019 of how the welfare system supports people who are terminally ill.29 Jun 2020HANSARDChurch Services: Covid-19What the timeframe is for the resumption of church services as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.25 Jun 2020