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HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. We clearly have a bit of a disagreement. The Indian courts, the NIA and the police had five years to bring cases against my…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalOn engagement with the family, can the Minister confirm on the Floor of the House that his Government accept that my constituent was arbitrarily detained?19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalIn relation to the banned organisation of which the hon. Gentleman said my constituent was a member, he must remember that that so-called banned organisation was not banned until…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, who is another doughty campaigner for my constituent and works closely with me. I do not disagree, but I must put on record that, in difficult…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalThere has been a litany of personal disasters when it comes to consular support, but I say again that that is not the staff, but the lack of political leadership, the impact of…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalThat matter is about to go before the courts, Madam Deputy Speaker, but let me say that that type of approach by previous UK Governments is not unknown. I hope that the courts…19 Jan 2023HANSARDJagtar Singh JohalThe hon. Gentleman has been a stout defender of Jagtar’s rights, and I am grateful for his continued support and for that of some of his colleagues. As I was saying, the…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Rumours abound this afternoon across the House that the Government may make a statement this evening. Has your office or that of the…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Billclaimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36).16 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, may I pass on the apologies of my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock), who is unable to be here, due to family circumstances? I wish…15 Dec 2022HANSARD Afghanistan: Independent InquiryI am grateful to the Minister for advance sight of the statement. I declare a personal interest, given that my brother served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, but not in the…15 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Guarantee: Impact on Households1. What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the increase in the energy price guarantee in April 2023 on households.29 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Guarantee: Impact on HouseholdsAs I hope the Secretary of State will know, recent analysis published by The Herald has shown that the typical dual fuel bill for people in Scotland will be £3,300—£800 more than…29 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI agree with my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry), who was clear that this is a legal position by the Supreme Court that I think the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDStrengthening Human Rights: Discussions with Cabinet Colleagues8. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening human rights.22 Nov 2022HANSARDStrengthening Human Rights: Discussions with Cabinet ColleaguesScotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government pointed out this month that the Human Rights Act has a 22-year record of delivering justice,…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Lisa Brown has been missing, presumed murdered, in Spain since 2015, yet this morning I heard from Lisa’s family that the prime suspect, who was imprisoned in…22 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolved Finances11. What assessment his Department has made of the impact of the reduction in the Scottish block grant on devolved finances.16 Nov 2022