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HANSARDGroceries Supply Code of Practicerose —22 Jan 2024HANSARDGroceries Supply Code of PracticeMy apologies. I hope that it gets the attention it deserves from not just around the House—it is clear that all sides agree that there is a problem and it needs to be solved—but…22 Jan 2024HANSARDMinisters’ Interests: TransparencyThank you, Mr Speaker. Please accept my apologies if my voice gives out part-way through my question; I will do my best. Our thoughts in the SNP are with Tony Lloyd’s family, his…18 Jan 2024HANSARDMinisters’ Interests: TransparencyI read the report that was published in December. Lord Cameron lobbied on behalf of the Chinese state’s belt and road initiative, aiding the geopolitical and economic interests of…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismThe SNP absolutely supports the proscription of Hizb ut-Tahrir. We stand with Jews and Jewish communities against antisemitism. I particularly thank the Union of Jewish Students…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismJust before the Minister finishes on that point, will he commit to updating us, even if it is some time down the line, about the impact that those actions have had, to assure us…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI agree entirely on the amendment of the law resolution. In fact, whenever I have spoken on a Finance Bill since it stopped being common practice to use it, I have said that we…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI congratulate the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) on securing this important debate and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for making time for it. To…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI am concerned that we will not get to the end of this and that our constituents will never feel comfortable opening letters again. They will never get out of it. The Minister…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerI congratulate the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne) on securing this important debate, which I am glad the Backbench Business Committee has granted. The…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerThe hon. Gentleman mentioned the necessity of mobile phones for life. When interacting with Government services, for example going through the Jobcentre system, people have to be…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerOn the topic of social tariffs, I agree that low take-up is still a concern. When I visited my local jobcentre, I asked the staff there to ensure that they inform the people who…14 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)On a point of order, Mr Vickers. I have to leave for a very important meeting, and I know that a number of new clauses in my name are coming up. I want to advise the Chair that I…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I absolutely agree. It is really important for voice activation. It is also really important for physical activation as well in terms of on-screen navigation, because of that…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 48, page 93, leave out lines 26 to 28. This amendment would remove the proposed new section 362BH(4), which provides for powers that could in…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. It is not just limited to radio, but the BBC has control over iPlayer and can see how many people are viewing it, whereas it has much…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)It is me again, with further amendments on radio. Amendment 50 would remove the powers that could, in future, prohibit or restrict radio stations from levying charges on voice…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)On almost every issue we have raised, there have been slight differences between us and the Government, but we are generally happy with the direction in which they are going. I am…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)There is provision for public service elements of television to be delivered through on-demand services in the Bill. I do not see why people would not understand that there is the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 41, in clause 50, page 112, line 33, at end insert— “(4) This section does not have effect until both Houses of Parliament have passed a motion in the form…12 Dec 2023