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HANSARDWorkplace SafetyMany employers and employees in my constituency in the Scottish borders are very keen to go back to work. They want to do so as safely as possible, so could the Minister outline…11 May 2020HANSARDWorkplace SafetyWhat steps her Department is taking to ensure that people who cannot work at home are able to work safely at their place of work during the covid-19 outbreak.11 May 2020HANSARDPro Bono WorkWhat recent steps she has taken to support pro bono work by lawyers.28 Apr 2020HANSARDPro Bono WorkThe pro bono offer in this country is incredible, and I pay tribute to all those in the legal services market who provide free legal services. Does the Solicitor General agree…28 Apr 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI congratulate the Chancellor and his team at the Treasury on everything they are doing to support the country through this very challenging time. On Scotland and the Barnett…27 Apr 2020HANSARD Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillDoes my hon. Friend accept that the Government have been rather distracted in the past few years getting Brexit done?13 Mar 2020HANSARD Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillI will speak exceptionally briefly because I am keen to hear from the Minister. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) for introducing…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillMy hon. Friend is highlighting an important point. Is he aware that the same issue arises in Scotland, where we have police chiefs, university bosses and other public sector…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. A statement was made by the SNP spokesman about Scottish Government investment. I thought it was important to correct the record. Much…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Housing and PlanningI congratulate my hon. Friend on making an excellent speech about these important issues. A number of housing developments that have been built in my constituency over the past…03 Mar 2020HANSARD UK-US Trade DealI very much welcome this statement, but I know that the Secretary of State is aware of the very negative impact that US tariffs are having, particularly in my constituency, on…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Scottish Affairs CommitteeI was very pleased to have been able to serve on the Committee in the last Parliament, and I am pleased to be nominated to be a Member in the Committee in this Parliament. The…02 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Criminal Activity6. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting perpetrators of criminal activity by county lines networks.13 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Criminal ActivityAs well as addressing county lines networks, what discussions is my right hon. and learned Friend having with the Scottish Government to deal with county lines across the border…13 Feb 2020HANSARDMigration and ScotlandWill the hon. Lady give way?11 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseI am sure the Secretary of State and many Members will have seen the dramatic pictures from Hawick in my constituency, where Sonia’s Bistro and the Bridge House bed and breakfast…10 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive Restoration15. What recent assessment he has made of the effect on Northern Ireland of the restoration of devolved Government.05 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive RestorationOver the past few years, this House has made a number of important decisions on very important devolved areas of government in Northern Ireland. Does the Secretary of State agree…05 Feb 2020HANSARDClaim of Right for ScotlandI am grateful to the Minister for giving way during his excellent response. I wonder whether he is aware of a quite shocking tweet over the weekend from Paul Wheelhouse, the SNP…27 Jan 2020HANSARDBerwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk: Business Support11. What recent steps she has taken to support businesses in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency.21 Jan 2020