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HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Sunday I again hosted the Contact the Elderly Brechin community afternoon tea at Farnell church. It was a fantastic event at which people put the world to rights—and we also…21 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Dalitso project in my constituency has been collecting pads to make sanitary products for young women in Malawi. It has had a fantastic response from the community and is…20 Mar 2019HANSARDEnergy MixA renewables mix is hugely important in securing our long-term energy supply, so will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss some of the contradictory barriers in place for…19 Mar 2019HANSARDEnergy Mix22. What steps he is taking to ensure that renewable technologies form part of the energy mix.19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingI want to correct the record. Opposition Members said that there had been no investment in the fishing industry, but last year’s UK Government Budget delivered millions in…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Disability Assessment ServicesDoes my hon. Friend agree that we must ensure that the questions in the assessment process are not too intrusive, so people do not feel that their integrity or dignity has been…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Social Security and Employment Support for Disabled PeopleI warmly welcome the changes that my hon. Friend outlined. Last week, the Scottish Government announced their timetable for replacing personal independence payments, disability…06 Mar 2019HANSARD A Better Defence EstateI warmly welcome the announcement from my right hon. Friend that RM Condor will remain an integral part of the defence estate. Securing its long-term future was one of my election…28 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany Members welcomed the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight yesterday. My constituents in Montrose are going the extra mile and launching events as part of the celebration organised…28 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekThe hon. Lady is absolutely correct. I will come on to speak about that in detail. I hope the Minister will give further detail on how she is approaching that with other…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The sufferer of course needs specialist support, but I will go on to speak about how I believe that we also desperately need to support…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekI beg to move, That this House has considered Eating Disorders Awareness week. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey, for this very important debate. As we…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionDoes my hon. Friend agree that John and many of the teachers and tutors who provide music education in schools across the United Kingdom go above and beyond, often giving up their…25 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration: Workers’ RightsPart of the immigration White Paper covers seasonal workers. I warmly welcome the seasonal agricultural workers scheme that will be implemented this spring, but can the Minister…25 Feb 2019HANSARDFood Labelling LawsMy 15-year-old constituent Ethan McColgan has a severe nut allergy. He is one of 2 million people in the UK who have food allergies. Can the Minister reassure Ethan that this…21 Feb 2019HANSARDFood Labelling Laws13. What plans he has to introduce more stringent food labelling laws.21 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed DealWe know, of course, that the economic impact assessment on the Chequers deal showed that there would be no impact on growth in Scotland. However, does the Minister agree that…20 Feb 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentOn the First Minister’s recent trip to Canada, it was reported that she did not mention Scotland’s proudest export, Scotch whisky, once. Does the Minister agree with me that the…20 Feb 2019HANSARD FlybmiIt is welcome news that Loganair is taking on some of Flybmi’s routes, but my constituents want assurances on their new nearest airport in Dundee. We do not want to see the…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important debate to the Chamber. City deals are a fantastic way for the UK and Scottish Governments to work together, which all our…18 Feb 2019