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HANSARDSteel Import TariffsWhat recent assessment her Department has made of the effect of steel import tariffs on the UK steel industry.15 Apr 2021HANSARDSteel Import TariffsMotherwell in my constituency was once the heart of steel production in Scotland and the rest of the UK, but consecutive UK Governments have overseen the decline of steel jobs in…15 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe UK Government have promised to publish their national strategy for disabled people this spring and have consulted the public and committed to listening further. Given how…25 Mar 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalWith booming metal prices, GFG’s business in Scotland, including Liberty Steel in my Motherwell and Wishaw constituency, remains profitable. Notwithstanding his previous answers,…25 Mar 2021HANSARD UK Rare Diseases FrameworkThank you Mrs Miller. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. Congratulations to the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing this important debate; she is a…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperAs the UK Government announce billions more for Trident, while my constituents have been forced to turn to food banks, another poll—this time by BMG Research —has found that the…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Independent Review of Administrative LawThe Faculty of Advocates, in its evidence submission to the review, stated: “There is no case for substantive statutory intervention in the judicial review process. Such an…18 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayI am fortunate: I am a white, heterosexual, well-educated woman. I am not a ’50s-born woman, and, as far as I am aware, I am fit in mind and body. I was married to the same man…11 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI am in no doubt that the Chancellor’s Budget will result in the continuation of Tory austerity for those on the lowest incomes, especially disabled people and children. During…09 Mar 2021HANSARDUK Fiscal Policy: Living Standards (Scotland)The poverty Chancellor has refused to make permanent the £20 universal credit increase and apply it to legacy benefits, with 75% of those affected being disabled. If he refuses to…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsThe Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) Bill, introduced by my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson), which would require Ministers to answer questions in…09 Mar 2021HANSARDUK Fiscal Policy: Living Standards (Scotland)What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish Government counterpart on the effect of UK fiscal policy on living standards in Scotland.09 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget 2021: Departmental PoliciesWhat assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of Budget 2021.08 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget 2021: Departmental PoliciesThe Budget was a kick in the teeth for people claiming legacy benefits, who have been unjustly denied the extra £20 per week in support since last March. The SNP has pressed UK…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Ethnic Minority DisparitiesThe no recourse to public funds policy is locking thousands of people out of vital support and has a disproportionate impact on black and minority ethnic families, evidenced by…01 Mar 2021HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMr Speaker, that was a wonderful tribute to Julia and I really appreciate your making it. I associate myself with it and pass on my deepest condolences to her family. She will be…22 Feb 2021HANSARDShared Prosperity FundWhat recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the shared prosperity fund.22 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish ExportsScotland Food and Drink has said: “There’s still a huge amount of uncertainty. It feels like we’re scrabbling around in the dark”. Does the Secretary of State think that…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine UpdateThe Leader of the House and the Minister talk of the beneficence of this Government. Yesterday, soon-to-be Baroness Davidson asked Scotland’s First Minister whether she would…04 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe First Minister of Scotland has today reinforced her message, telling people not to travel “when it’s not really, really, really, really essential”. With new border…27 Jan 2021