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HANSARDPension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill (Morning sitting)I thank all those who have contributed to this short, constructive debate and all Members who agreed to serve on the Committee. I also thank all those who contributed more widely…02 Feb 2022HANSARDScottish Parliament: Legislative Remit4. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the legislative remit of the Scottish Parliament.02 Feb 2022HANSARDScottish Parliament: Legislative RemitYesterday, Holyrood backed a motion rejecting voter ID measures in the Elections Bill because they would disenfranchise Scottish voters. That is an indication of the strength of…02 Feb 2022HANSARDPension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill (Morning sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am grateful to you and to Committee members for joining me today to look at the detail of this legislation, which,…02 Feb 2022HANSARDRussia: SanctionsThere are concerns in the food industry that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to food shortages in the UK, as Ukraine is becoming a significant exporter of goods such as…31 Jan 2022HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I congratulate the Members who secured the debate, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Warrington…27 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDickson chemist in Rutherglen, in my constituency, has become the first Scottish pharmacy to have a hyperbaric chamber available for customers. Hyperbaric chambers can have huge…27 Jan 2022HANSARDFly-tippingFly-tipping is a blight across the UK, both in rural and in urban areas. What recent assessment has the Minister made of the need for fly-tipping to be treated as organised crime,…27 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineThere are reports of some Ukrainians beginning to stock up on non-perishable goods. Can the Prime Minister confirm that the Government have plans in place to support provision of…25 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of LivingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Cummins. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) on securing today’s important debate,…25 Jan 2022HANSARDUyghur Tribunal JudgmentI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention, I am glad for the clarification and I hope the Minister will consider it in her remarks. In exactly one week, we will be in this…20 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsBritish wine traders have expressed concern that the Chancellor’s reforms to alcohol duty might lead to higher prices and less choice in wine. What discussions has the Secretary…20 Jan 2022HANSARDBritish Council Staff: AfghanistanFormer guards for the UK embassy in Kabul are still awaiting evacuation, despite the Government’s promise months ago to evacuate them. All French embassy guards have been…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am proud to say that the bank hub pilot in Cambuslang has been a resounding success, and the Post Office with its retail bank partners is looking to expand that across the UK,…20 Jan 2022HANSARDUyghur Tribunal JudgmentI congratulate the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) on securing today’s debate, and I commend her and the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillI rise to speak in support of new clauses 1, 2, 15, 16 and 23. The events at Grenfell Tower were devastating, with the tragic loss of 72 lives, which shocked us all. Words will…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) on securing today’s timely…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I think we all find the rise in the use of food banks in our constituencies shocking. As the hon. Member for Newton Abbot (Anne Marie…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]Does the hon. Member agree that a duty to create and maintain a cross-Whitehall animal sentience strategy would ensure strengthened ministerial responsibility, with greater…18 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillAlthough I do not wish to repeat in detail the excellent points made by so many colleagues, I want to put on record my unequivocal opposition to the Bill in its current form. On…17 Jan 2022