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HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct, and she lays out very clearly the democratic deficit facing Scotland. We cannot afford to continue having our resources squandered by…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyThe shadow Secretary of State is making the case, as a Labour politician would, for why Labour should be in charge. For two thirds of my lifetime we have had a Conservative…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyWhen I joined the SNP more than 20 years ago, I did so because I wanted Scotland to become an independent country. I believe that the people of Scotland should be able to make the…02 Nov 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillI cannot answer a question about the conversations that the Scottish Government and the UK Government have had on this matter, because I am not aware of exactly how those…31 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Social Security PaymentsI welcome the new ministerial team to their place. I hope to meet the new Secretary of State in early course; it was quite difficult to secure a meeting with some of his…31 Oct 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillWe are concerned about the disadvantageous position that the Bill will likely put farmers in and about the knock-on impact on farmers in Scotland, despite the fact that the…31 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe SNP amendments to the Online Safety Bill were tabled by the original deadline of July, so I can only assume that the amendments that Members are being allowed extra time to…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Online HarmsI thank the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) for securing the debate. As he said, it is the right time to have this discussion, as one of the last opportunities…26 Oct 2022HANSARD Online HarmsOn that point, will the Minister assure us that he will push for the Bill to come back? Will he make the case to the business managers that the Bill should come back as soon as…26 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I appreciate you taking the time to chair the Committee today, Ms Fovargue. I am grateful to the Minister for setting out the intentions behind the regulations. It is…19 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I reassure the hon. Gentleman that we already provide funded childcare for two-year-olds. These regulations will allow us to address those who do not have the funded places for…19 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanThe Chancellor seems to believe that there are two fundamentally different groups of people in these islands—two classes, if you will. Why does he believe that those who earn…23 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseTrussell Trust figures from this summer show that four in 10 of those on universal credit were already skipping meals. Given that there will be another price hike in the next few…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker, for affording me the opportunity to pay tribute on behalf of my constituents on this sad day. Aberdeen has had a long association with,…09 Sept 2022HANSARD Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of WestminsterFirst, I want to note an interest, in that I am on the sponsor board; I have been the SNP’s delegate to it for a hugely long time now. I must apologise for the fact that I am not…12 Jul 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI was on the Bill Committee and we discussed lots of things, but new clause 14 was not discussed: we did not have conversations about it, and external organisations have not been…12 Jul 2022HANSARD Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of WestminsterOn the staff team and the Sponsor Body, will the Leader of the House give a commitment that all of the staff team will be brought in-house and that that will be done speedily so…12 Jul 2022HANSARD Online Safety Billrose—12 Jul 2022HANSARD Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of WestminsterJust to link that to the hon. Member’s earlier point, does he think there is much point in consulting all the Members when the House of Commons Commissioners are going to make a…12 Jul 2022