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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021It is a privilege to speak in this debate and I have been very struck by the contributions from across the House. This is one of the most important dates in the parliamentary…28 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Agreement: Scottish ExportsThe EU is still our closest and most important trading partner, but Scottish businesses are suffering because of this disastrous Brexit we did not vote for, and the inability and…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster told me last week that there is an issue with groupage, but at the same time he said that lorries were able to get into Northern Ireland…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Disruption to TradeHaving lectured businesses for months about being prepared, it seems that the UK Government themselves have failed to prepare for this hard Brexit. When the Minister promised…13 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a great shame that the UK Government elected to leave the Erasmus scheme, which has enabled thousands of young Scottish people to study and work abroad, as well as…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State heard earlier about my constituent Fred Banning, a 38-year-old father of two who has terminal cancer. For Fred and others in his situation, the vaccine is…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of Pensions PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. I thank the hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts) for securing today’s debate. My hon. Friend the Member for East…08 Dec 2020HANSARDChildhood Cancers: ResearchThank you, Mr Mundell. In July, I was fortunate enough to secure a question at Prime Minister’s Question Time. As Members across the Chamber will know, that is when we try to…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship: BusinessesThe Secretary of State will know of the anger among Northern Irish businesspeople over the accusation by the ironically titled Minister for Efficiency and Transformation that they…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastMore than 1 million 1950s-born WASPI—Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign—women remain in the workforce, including in front-facing roles. Many had planned to retire but…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanWhatever the tier of protection, people expect frontline workers to get the support they need to keep themselves and their colleagues safe. In response to a judicial review…23 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkI again thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing us to have this debate. It has been an important discussion and the speeches have been excellent, thoughtful and…19 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of work. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McDonagh. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee…19 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkI gently point out that universal basic income is not in any way, shape or form about enforced idleness. I encourage the hon. Gentleman to look around the subject and see what…19 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkI am particularly troubled by the story that a young friend of mine told me. My young friend has a learning disability, but has held down a job and done very well at that job for…19 Nov 2020HANSARDThe Future of WorkBefore the Minister concludes, could she put her mind to the specific things that I asked her to consider? In particular, can she can tell us whether the Government will accept…19 Nov 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU without a DealThe leaders of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church of Scotland, the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland, the United Reform Church Scotland, the Methodist Church Scotland and…04 Nov 2020HANSARDRohingya Humanitarian Crisis: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Madam Deputy Speaker. The previous speakers have been crystal clear about the urgent nature of the situation. If it was not…03 Nov 2020HANSARDRohingya Humanitarian Crisis: Covid-19Thinking broadly about the needs of the people in this perilous situation is vital, so I am interested in hearing the Minister’s thoughts about the practicality of the hon.…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateThe UK Government wax lyrical about a flexible labour market as a strength of the UK economy, but the Chancellor’s support packages have excluded millions and so many will…22 Oct 2020