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HANSARDScotland’s FutureI very much welcome the increase in the polls, as I will come to, but we have to find a route and a method to get there. So far, the courts have ruled that out, and indeed, it…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureMy apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker. The independence convention requires to be supported. It is necessary to bring together the democratically elected representatives of Scotland,…14 Dec 2022HANSARD Benefit SanctionsI congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) on introducing this important issue that it is very appropriate to debate at this time. I will start by…13 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Last year, during a British Army exercise at the Lolldaiga training camp in Kenya, a fire was caused, which has led to 6,000 Kenyans seeking compensation. I appreciate that…12 Dec 2022HANSARDIndependence Referendum for ScotlandI am listening to the Minister expound the great virtues. Can he explain to me why, when Scotland is energy-rich, more than half of our people are going to be fuel-poor this…30 Nov 2022HANSARDIndependence Referendum for ScotlandWill the Minister give way?30 Nov 2022HANSARDIndependence Referendum for Scotlandindicated dissent .30 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I would not normally speak on Welsh affairs, but having been asked to contribute—indeed with some consent—and taking…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementThe Chancellor rightly spoke a lot about compassion. In that regard, will he write to Ofgem and direct it that the manifest injustice of higher standing charges for those with…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMigrationAs legislation rightly progresses to address the shameful sacking of UK seafarers by P&O, another injustice is arising through the Home Office’s actions. The extension of the…16 Nov 2022HANSARDBritain’s Industrial FutureThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow). In this debate on the industrial future I wish to deal with…15 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyNo, I am running out time. I am the only speaker from my party. The hon. Member’s party has undermined the cause of independence and sided with the Tories, which is why it paid…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, which covers the two crisis issues of our time: the collapse of the British economy and the kick-on effects on our society, and the vital…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNursing Workforce: Recruitment and Retention8. What recent representations he has received on recruitment and retention of the nursing workforce.01 Nov 2022HANSARDNursing Workforce: Recruitment and RetentionCancer services are buckling both sides of the border and workforce challenges remain the biggest barrier to reducing waiting lists and meeting need. Will the Minister ensure that…01 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Sector Pay: Proposed Strike ActionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter) for securing this very timely debate. Like others, I…01 Nov 2022HANSARDUprating of BenefitsI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. The Trussell Trust is reporting that 40% of universal credit claimants are skipping meals due to budgetary constraints. Does he…31 Oct 2022HANSARDUprating of Benefits13. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) the devolved Administrations and (c) other relevant stakeholders on uprating benefits in line with…31 Oct 2022HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationThe Eastern High-Voltage Direct Current Link is a multibillion-pound project, taking up to 4 GW of clean power from Scotland to England via HVDC subsea cables. That is enough to…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationI am sure that the Minister will probably concur. We are not just in a UK market, but in a European market, as I will set out. Transmitting the surplus energy south is sensible…25 Oct 2022