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HANSARDHomelessness: LondonScots account for 12% of the homeless population in London. Borderline is the only charity that provides support to Scots in London, yet, astonishingly, the Scottish Government…04 Mar 2019HANSARDHomelessness: London4. What steps his Department is taking to reduce levels of homelessness among Scottish people in London.04 Mar 2019HANSARDEurotunnel: PaymentMany of my constituents are concerned about the supply of medicines after Brexit. What reassurance can the Secretary of State give me that the supply of medicines to…04 Mar 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekI absolutely agree with that important point and the social media platforms that are responsible for their content need to understand it much more clearly. They cannot just allow…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Residents of Leisure Park HomesMy hon. Friend is making a strong case as to why the subject needs to be looked at, and is highlighting the problems that her constituents have experienced. Does she recognise,…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair) on securing this important debate during Eating…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionMy hon. Friend is speaking very passionately about this important subject. Indeed, this debate has struck a chord with many of my constituents. A number of parents have been in…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKMy hon. Friend is making a powerful point about horse-racing, which in terms of attendance and revenue created is the second biggest sport in the United Kingdom; it is a great…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKThe Minister is making a strong case for participation in sport, but there is also a clear case in terms of preventive health, given that evidence suggests that being involved in…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKThe hon. Gentleman is making an important point about the funding for sports development. Does he therefore agree that it is unfortunate that shortly before receiving the extra…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany parts of the country are struggling with difficult winter weather conditions. Will the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to the council workers who drive gritters…31 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI am grateful for that point. I am certainly aware of constituents, including hospital staff, facing huge penalties from the health board for parking at Borders General Hospital,…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI could not agree more. There is an awareness issue. Often, when people develop some symptoms that they are unsure of, they are nervous about going to the doctor. People need to…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI am grateful to the hon. Lady for making that point. There is a range of options that we need to consider. I recently met my local NHS health board, and I meet a number of my GPs…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI absolutely agree. We need to do much more to promote awareness of those conditions. I will come on later to the availability of drugs. The Scottish Government recognise that the…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI am grateful to the hon. Lady for sharing her experience. This all needs to be looked at. As I said, DLA and PIP should at the very least be backdated to the date of diagnosis.…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point, and raises a very good example. My brother’s father-in-law sadly died a couple of weeks ago. His treatment was provided by Leeds…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI beg to move, That this House has considered World Cancer Day. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I am grateful to right hon. and hon. Members…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point; I was delighted to meet Abbie’s brother at the Downing Street Burns supper last week. He has done an incredible amount of work to raise…30 Jan 2019HANSARD World Cancer DayI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that example, which demonstrates that it is not just in large cities, but smaller communities, whether they be in Angus and Dundee, in…30 Jan 2019