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HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationWhat recent assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of (a) opportunities and (b) requirements for transport decarbonisation to achieve the…03 Dec 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]Absolutely. It is well known—and I have experienced it myself—that when children have been taken to, for example, some north African nations, it can be extremely problematic, if…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]Obviously, I rise to support the general principles of the Bill. The Scottish National party, in giving support to this legislation, takes the view that it is not where we wish to…24 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkThat is why we have to ensure that we tighten employment legislation that has been loosened over recent years. Other speakers mentioned that, but this is about ensuring rights for…19 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWhen the major threat is terrorism, largely home-grown and driven by inequality and prejudice, and with other budgets being cut, inequality rising and prejudice increasing, how…19 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for East Renfrewshire (Kirsten Oswald) for bringing this debate to the…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. Like others, I congratulate the hon. Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) on securing the debate. Three…18 Nov 2020HANSARDBuilding Safety ProgrammeDifficulty in borrowing on or selling a home may be understandable when it is caused by unexpected natural events, climatic or otherwise. It is entirely unacceptable, though, when…16 Nov 2020HANSARDBuilding Safety ProgrammeWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) firefighter unions and (b) local authorities on the building safety programme.16 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK-EU RelationsWhat recent discussions he has had with Scottish Government Ministers on preparations for the end of the transition period in the event of no agreement on the UK’s future…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK-EU RelationsA shared prosperity fund is by its very name inclusive. Why then, given the proximity to the end of transition, are not just Scottish businesses but the Scottish Government…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. Even senior Tories are accepting the inevitability of a second referendum. As Parnell once said: “No man has a right to fix the boundary to the march of a…12 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelThose detained under terrorism legislation are entitled to legal representation. Many, after all, are released without charge, or indeed even stain on their character. Northern…05 Nov 2020HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe Iranian regime’s behaviour is reprehensible, but there are moderate voices within Iranian society, including President Rouhani. Does the Minister accept that unilateral action…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactThe Minister acknowledged that disadvantage through ethnicity can be compounded further by disadvantage through disability. In those circumstances, will she press her Government…22 Oct 2020HANSARDNo Agreement with the EU: PreparednessWhat recent progress his Department has made on its preparedness in the event that there is no agreement on future relations with the EU after the transition period.22 Oct 2020HANSARDNo Agreement with the EU: PreparednessThe Republic of Ireland is preparing by creating new port facilities and supporting new direct ferry routes to Europe. Rather than seeking to turn Kent into a car park or…22 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingIt is often said that the principal duty of Governments is to keep their citizens safe and secure. That applies not just to law and order. If my recollection of policing history…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe reality for many in the hospitality sector is not a close-down for a week or two, but a shutdown for the rest of the winter season. These businesses are vibrant and can…12 Oct 2020