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HANSARDGovernment and the CourtsThe Public Law Project requested a breakdown of Government spending on judicial review, but it said that the information received was “barely a fraction of what should have been…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGovernment and the CourtsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on plans to review the relationship between Government and the courts.29 Jun 2021HANSARDBlack History and Cultural Diversity in the CurriculumChildren have to be taught prejudice, I agree. We know that it does not come naturally to them. We all know, too, that the best way to deal with discrimination and promote…28 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsEvery day, the Prime Minister strengthens the case for Scottish independence. His recent trade deal sees food producers in Ochil and South Perthshire subjected to unfair…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeThe events and live music sector has been calling for Government covid insurance help for months, as have the SNP and many Tory MPs, including members of the Select Committee. Why…22 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesTourism is the very lifeblood of Scotland. It is no coincidence that our unofficial national motto is “Ceud mìle fàilte”—“A hundred thousand welcomes”. Scotland loves visitors and…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Safety of JournalistsDictators hate journalism. Journalism at its finest speaks truth to power. That is why tyrants the world over hate both what they say but also what they represent. Alexander…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongWhat we are seeing in Hong Kong is a two-pronged assault on truth. First, China attacks the source of truth—reporting—by threatening and expelling journalists who expose the…09 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Press Freedom DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Damian Collins) on having secured today’s debate. In the…27 May 2021HANSARD BBC: Dyson ReportThe BBC has questions to answer about its cover-up culture. Why did Director-General Tony Hall bring back Martin Bashir only five years ago as religion correspondent, given that…24 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week the Culture Secretary boasted that his Government were defending heritage. If only that were so. Cuts have led to almost 800 library closures, the Whitehall Bell Foundry…20 May 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsMy goodness, what a disastrous week for the UK Government. While they have been mired in scandal and slithering through sleaze, the SNP has committed to doubling the Scottish…27 Apr 2021HANSARDLiving StandardsWhat recent assessment he has made of the effect of his policies on living standards.27 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Anonymity and Anonymous AbuseOnline abuse is a curse. Once upon a time when kids got bullied at school, that bullying stopped at the school gates. Even if they did not talk about their ordeals—and sadly, we…24 Mar 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Moray (Douglas Ross). He has clearly not heard that the Hamilton report has found no breach of the ministerial code. I know he would…22 Mar 2021HANSARDLive Events and Cultural Festivals: Government-backed Insurance SchemeAs if the Government’s refusal to underwrite live music insurance was not bad enough for the industry, the UK Government rejected a deal with the EU that would have allowed…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Offshore Wind Farms: Unexploded OrdnanceI thank all the people and constituents who asked for this debate, and the hon. Members who have spoken. I felt the Minister’s pain as she tried to cope with saying “East…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Offshore Wind Farms: Unexploded OrdnanceI beg to move, That this House has considered the disposal of unexploded ordnance for offshore windfarm construction. I express my appreciation to the right hon. Member for North…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPublic Spending: Budget 2021While the UK Government are extending rates relief for only three months in England, the Scottish Government are doing so for the whole year, helping the retail, hospitality,…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportI thank the hon. Member for Solihull (Julian Knight) for securing the debate and Members across the House for their contributions so far. How we have all missed culture and sport,…10 Mar 2021