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HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThank you very much, Mr Speaker. I ask for your guidance on a security matter. Last night, two individuals approached my constituency office and banged on the windows and shouted…14 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActAs Chair of the Treasury Committee, has my right hon. Friend seen any alternative proposals from Opposition parties that show a better economic result for the UK outside the…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill my hon. Friend give way?12 Mar 2019HANSARDChicken farm, Rushden, NorthamptonshireOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to ask your opinion and to try to get some advice about what recourse a Member of this House might have if another Member has…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the hon. and learned Lady give way?12 Mar 2019HANSARDCommonwealth DayWe have heard a lot about the connections between the United Kingdom and the rest of the Commonwealth, and on Commonwealth Day we look forward to some of the opportunities for…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Feb 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations and Local Government20. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect on the devolved Administrations and local government of the UK leaving the EU.28 Feb 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations and Local GovernmentEngagement with the devolved Administrations is very important on devolved issues, but what steps is my hon. Friend taking to involve MPs from the devolved nations in reserved…28 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn the Budget, this House increased Scotland’s block grant by £950 million. In spite of this, local councils in my area are facing service cuts, and increases in council tax and…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Does she welcome the fact that, as the PricewaterhouseCoopers report states, the UK has decarbonised faster than any other…28 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration Billindicated dissent.20 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Branch ClosuresAs my right hon. Friend said, some of these decisions are commercial ones, on which the Government cannot intervene. However, they can intervene more on the Post Office side. Will…20 Feb 2019HANSARDMental Health Provision6. What UK-wide steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that Scotland is not left behind in mental health provision, especially given that only two thirds of young people are…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. He is of course speaking about the Stirling and Clackmannanshire city region deal, and Clackmannanshire shares the accolade of being one of…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealI look forward to those same Ministers coming across to Clackmannanshire to help start the international environment centre in Alloa west. Does my hon. Friend agree that the £8…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point about how different levels of our government work together. Having been part of two city deals, it has been clear to me that we need to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesThe hon. Gentleman is making a very solid point about deprivation. Some of his branches, and my branch in Alloa, are in some of the most deprived parts of our country, yet they…14 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesThe hon. Gentleman is making a poignant and strong speech. I could not agree with him more about spending corporate social responsibility funds to support the communities and…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy office has been meeting representatives of the Coal Authority to talk about geothermal opportunities in Clackmannanshire in my constituency. Will my right hon. Friend meet me…12 Feb 2019