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HANSARDCovid-19Surely those who cannot work because of Government restrictions should be compensated and supported. Given that the Chancellor has said that coronavirus restrictions could…06 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateCovid is a truly horrible disease that poses potentially long-term consequences for even the young and the healthy, so today’s vaccine approval is truly welcome news and makes…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIt is important that the festive days ahead do not become a five-day mass get-together. Therefore, we should use as little of the flexibility as possible, spread over several…17 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateA recent report has concluded that some of the poorer countries might not get access to vaccines until 2024. If the ongoing roll-out in the western countries is successful and…14 Dec 2020HANSARDImmigration Offences: ProsecutionThe offence of facilitating unlawful immigration has previously been used, quite rightly, to tackle smuggling gangs and traffickers, but in recent months the Crown Prosecution…10 Dec 2020HANSARDData Protection: GDPR and Other EU RegulationsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the retention of (a) the GDPR and (b) other EU regulations on data protection after the transition period.10 Dec 2020HANSARDData Protection: GDPR and Other EU RegulationsThe EU has been a world leader when it comes to the protection of citizens’ digital rights. This is evidenced by the large number of countries, such as South Korea, Japan and…10 Dec 2020HANSARDImmigration Offences: ProsecutionWhat recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS’s policy on the prosecution of immigration offences.10 Dec 2020HANSARD UN Mission in Mali: Armed Forces DeploymentI would like to extend my wishes for a successful deployment to everyone involved in what is seen as the UN’s most dangerous peacekeeping mission. According to the UN, about 12.9…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outThe commencement of a safe and effective vaccination programme is extremely welcome, but recent studies have shown that as little as 54% of the UK population are certain to have…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDuring the current negotiations, the EU has asked for a guarantee that the UK will not do away with domestic law giving effect to the European convention on human rights, but the…08 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodScottish Government modelling of a basic trade agreement of the type that the Government are still trying and, it would appear, failing to negotiate finds that Scottish GDP is…07 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineAs we await the welcome roll-out of a vaccine, test and trace remains vital. In Scotland, over 90% of cases and contacts have been reached, whereas England, with its reliance on…02 Dec 2020HANSARDFishing Industry: TariffsThe Scottish Seafood Association has joined other food and drink leaders with a recent letter to the Prime Minister. The message is clear: tariffs mean enormous damage to our…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastThe Chancellor has already allowed UK unemployment to rise to 4.8% and expects it to rise further, with redundancies at a record high. Will he now admit his mistake in leaving the…25 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness Exports: Administrative BurdenRod McKenzie, the Road Haulage Association’s policy director, gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament in which he highlighted a no-deal Brexit scenario in which lorry drivers…19 Nov 2020HANSARDDHSC Answers to Written QuestionsI am grateful for the Minister’s answer at the beginning of the debate. I initially thought that it was perhaps a tad unfair to single out his Department in the circumstances. In…19 Nov 2020HANSARDFuel Poverty and Energy Price CapsI beg to move, That this House has considered fuel poverty and energy price caps. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Ms Rees. I thank the Backbench Business…19 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness Exports: Administrative BurdenWhat discussions she has had with (a) business representatives and (b) Cabinet colleagues on reducing the administrative burden on businesses seeking to (i) export for the first…19 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial support for the self-employed during covid-19I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents in relation to financial support for the self-employed during covid-19. I have presented a few petitions this week, and I…18 Nov 2020