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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. The oil and gas industry has a vital role to play in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. One way of doing so is by providing a commercial incentive for carbon capture…16 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence SpendingDespite the future of RM Condor in my constituency and jobs across Scotland being secured by the UK Government, does my hon. Friend recognise that we have not seen a firm…16 Jul 2019HANSARDAutomotive Industry16. What recent steps he has taken to support the automotive industry in the UK.16 Jul 2019HANSARDAutomotive IndustryI thank the Minister for that answer and declare that I am vice-chair of the all-party group for fair fuel. The automotive industry is moving apace to ensure that it can help…16 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMore than 800 bikes and thousands of visitors descended on my home town of Brechin for the Harley-Davidson in the City festival last weekend to celebrate the birthplace of that…11 Jul 2019HANSARDMaternity Discrimination11. What steps the Government are taking to help ensure that women are protected from maternity discrimination.11 Jul 2019HANSARDMaternity DiscriminationFlexible working enables women to stay in work and develop their careers after they have children, and helps to prevent maternity discrimination. It could also help to close the…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Resignation of UK Ambassador to USAAs my right hon. Friend has outlined, it is absolutely fundamental that Foreign and Commonwealth Office employees remain candid, irrespective of the issues that they face in their…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Angus is proud to be home to one of only three guide dog training centres across the country. I want to do more to support those with sight loss. One measure is to introduce…11 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I am a Unionist with every fibre of my being, which is why I was so aghast to hear Nicola Sturgeon’s colleagues talking about their wish to railroad through an independence…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Devolved Administrations: Borrowing PowersI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Does he agree that it was quite telling that when there was word of the UK Government’s potential direct spending in…09 Jul 2019HANSARDArmed Services: Optimal SizeIt is positive policies that this Conservative Government have implemented, such as the armed forces income tax compensation for those serving in Scotland and the decision to…08 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionOne of the best places in Scotland to spot red squirrels is Montreathmont forest, just outside Forfar in my constituency. A number of years ago, an application for a wind farm in…03 Jul 2019HANSARDAccess to Cash9. What steps he is taking to maintain access to cash.02 Jul 2019HANSARDAccess to CashI recently sent a survey about access to cash to thousands of my constituents. There was an overwhelming response, because they are terrified that we are going far too fast into a…02 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS StaffingOur future immigration policy will be key to ensuring that our NHS is sufficiently staffed across the country. What discussions has my right hon. Friend had with the Home…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Local Bank ClosuresI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for bringing this important issue to the House. We have seen the starting up of a pilot business hub in Birmingham, whereby four bank…12 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I warmly welcomed the implementation of the seasonal agricultural workers pilot scheme that was launched this year, but does the Minister agree that we need to review that…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend the Member for Banff and Buchan (David Duguid) has said, Nicola Sturgeon laid the draft legislation for a second independence referendum last week, but with only…05 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)I want to build on a point that my right hon. Friend the Member for Derbyshire Dales made about having not just contractors but materials from across the United Kingdom. In…04 Jun 2019