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HANSARDEconomic UpdateThe community access to cash scheme recently announced at Cambuslang in my constituency is going to become one of the pilot areas, bringing back much needed payment facilities to…08 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Tea Bay in Cambuslang in my constituency responsibly took out business-interruption insurance, including cover for notifiable diseases. The one time it has had to claim is…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportWhat steps he is taking to support the economy during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportThe economic impact of coronavirus has not been distributed evenly across the UK economy, yet the Scottish Government have extremely limited borrowing powers to stimulate demand…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageMany showmen in my constituency and across Scotland face losing their livelihoods as a result of the pandemic, putting the fun of the fair at risk for future generations. They do…07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsA recent freedom of information request revealed that the Ministry of Defence was found to have wasted almost £9 million on “fruitless payments”, and that was before it was…06 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationCan the Foreign Secretary tell the House what discussions the Foreign Office has had with non-governmental organisations operating in Hong Kong who will likely be targeted as a…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Civil Service AppointmentsUnder this Dominic Cummings Government, senior civil servants are in the firing line like never before, with three resignations and one industrial tribunal all in the space of six…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersMy thoughts are with those injured in the horrendous attack in Glasgow. I commend the bravery of PC Whyte and the officers who moved towards danger in order to protect the public.…29 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackI join hon. Members across the House in sending my condolences to the families of those who were killed in this horrendous attack. The Home Secretary has recognised that…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusOn 5 May, the first trial of the NHS covid-19 app started on the Isle of Wight. Since then information on the app’s development has been scarce. It has been beset by delays, with…17 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductI hope you had a pleasant birthday yesterday, Mr Speaker. Public health experts have voiced concerns that Dominic Cummings did undermine public trust in lockdown rules, going…11 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductWhat recent assessment he has made of the compliance of Government special advisers with the code of conduct for special advisers.11 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWorld trade is forecast to decline by up to a third in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that could encourage a move to more protectionist trade policies globally. Given…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderI share the Home Secretary’s condemnation of anyone who engages in acts of violence, yet there remain valid concerns about the exporting of riot gear, tear gas and rubber bullets…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Future Relationship with the EU: NegotiationsThe International Monetary Fund and business leaders want the Government to reduce economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic. Recent polling found that two thirds of the…19 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19I express my condolences to those who have lost their lives to covid-19. It is easy to forget amid the daily statistical reports that behind each number is a person who was loved…11 May 2020HANSARDThe EconomyFairs and shows are on the back burner for the summer. That means that the livelihoods of show families in my constituency are on the line. They purchased rides and equipment…27 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI recently attended the finals of the Go4SET competition in Hamilton, which encourages young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. It was great…12 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI congratulate all new hon. Members on their excellent maiden speeches. This Budget is clearly set against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis that we are facing, and I agree…12 Mar 2020