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HANSARD Offshore Wind: Public OwnershipI beg to move, That this House has considered the level of public ownership in the offshore wind sector. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. When a natural…12 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. As the absurdity of terrorist offenders in low category prisons plays out, is it not time to free up space by removing Julian Assange from Belmarsh maximum security facility,…12 Sept 2023HANSARDUN Convention against Torture10. Whether his Department has received recent representations on the adequacy of the United Nations convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or…18 Jul 2023HANSARDUN Convention against TortureWar manifests itself not just in today’s combat but for future generations. As a signatory to the convention on cluster munitions, the UK is aware of the reprehensible nature of…18 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Scottish Ambulance Service statistics show a more than 30% increase in hypothermic call-outs across Scotland last winter, including a staggering 84% increase in the north in…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Rail Ticket OfficesAlthough these station office closures are in England, they have implications for Scottish passengers. Many in my constituency, myself included—never mind those in the Borders and…06 Jul 2023HANSARDFood Production CostsBusinesses, as the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Patrick Grady) has said, are suffering because of the absence of labour, in fishing and, indeed, in farming in East Lothian.…06 Jul 2023HANSARDFood Production Costs13. What steps her Department is taking to help mitigate the impact of increased food production costs on (a) consumers and (b) businesses.06 Jul 2023HANSARDNet Zero Target: Population IncreasesIt is not simply about empowering future generations, but those that exist. That is why the roll-out of smart metering is important. The latest quarterly statistics claim that 57%…04 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) not only for the eloquence with which…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateAbsolutely. I am sitting with a copy of the report myself and the hon. Member is correct; there were people from a variety of parties at the meeting. The RAC Foundation was not…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateAbsolutely. The issue was first raised with me by the chief executive of East Lothian Council, because it is struggling to retain staff, and staff are necessary. I will finish…03 Jul 2023HANSARDImmigration Rules: Offshore WorkersI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of immigration rules affecting offshore workers. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. The…06 Jun 2023HANSARDImmigration Rules: Offshore Workersindicated assent .06 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The proposed accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership has required concessions to Malaysia on palm oil tariffs, raising concerns…25 May 2023HANSARDOffshore Wind: Employment1. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on maximising employment opportunities in the offshore wind sector.17 May 2023HANSARDOffshore Wind: EmploymentIt is not just in employment, but in community benefit that we are losing out. Ireland has ensured that €24 million per annum will go to coastal communities hosting offshore…17 May 2023HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s RightsI condemn Iran for its role, as I condemn it for its drones that have been causing horror in Ukraine. But we all bleed the same. A Houthi or a Yemeni bleeds the same as a…09 May 2023HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship Mr Pritchard. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Glasgow North West (Carol Monaghan) not only for securing this debate but for…09 May 2023HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s RightsI am happy to accept that intervention and, indeed, to put on record that I welcome progress being made. The right hon. Member obviously knows much more about this than I do. Any…09 May 2023