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HANSARDStanding Charges on Energy BillsAt a time of soaring energy costs and a cost of living crisis, there is no doubt that high standing charges are a major burden for many, and particularly for low energy users, who…23 Jan 2024HANSARDCOP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco ControlIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful to my cross-party colleagues, the hon. Members for Northampton South (Andrew Lewer) and for Ealing,…18 Jan 2024HANSARDBuy now, pay later productsI rise to present a petition on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk in relation to buy now, pay later products. Used correctly, those products can be…16 Jan 2024HANSARDFoster Carers: Allowances and Tax ArrangementsI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 625515 relating to allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers. This e-petition asks the UK Government to review and…15 Jan 2024HANSARDFoster Carers: Allowances and Tax ArrangementsThe hon. Member makes a very good point. Foster carers are all self-employed and have to deal with all the complexities of that, including tax returns, as well as with the vital…15 Jan 2024HANSARDFoster Carers: Allowances and Tax ArrangementsThank you very much, Sir Graham. On behalf of the Petitions Committee, I extend my thanks to the hon. Member for Stretford and Urmston (Andrew Western) for coming along today, and…15 Jan 2024HANSARDFrozen British pensionsI rise to present a petition on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk in relation to frozen British pensions. There is a considerable amount wrong with pension…12 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023
Draft Representation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023Thank you, Mr Mundell. I cannot help but contrast the different situations in these islands. Through voter ID, we are actually making it harder for domestic voters to vote, while…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Sri Lankan Tamils and Human RightsWe have had a very consensual debate with Members from all parts of the House speaking, which shows the strength of feeling that crosses normal political divides. It is quite…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Sri Lankan Tamils and Human RightsI agree entirely. I am grateful to the right hon. Member for making that point, which fits nicely with some of my comments on other aspects. The UN High Commissioner for Human…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Sri Lankan Tamils and Human RightsThe hon. Member is correct that it is a little-known violation, and she has educated me in making that point. I concur with her assessment. As is often the case, it is the poorest…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Sri Lankan Tamils and Human RightsThe hon. Member and I are on exactly the same page; I will come to that section of my speech shortly. I agree wholeheartedly with his comments. The scars are deepened by the fact…05 Dec 2023HANSARDUnpaid CarersI rise to present a petition from the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk relating to unpaid carers. There can be little doubt that those who have given up full-time…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Sri Lankan Tamils and Human RightsI beg to move, That this House has considered Sri Lankan Tamils and human rights. This story has a long and tragic history, and I am grateful to colleagues across the House who…05 Dec 2023HANSARDEmployment Law: DevolutionDevolution of employment law is supported by the Scottish Trades Union Congress, the Trades Union Congress, workers’ rights groups, a majority in the Scottish Parliament and the…29 Nov 2023HANSARDEmployment Law: Devolution4. If he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of devolving employment law to the Scottish Government.29 Nov 2023HANSARDEnergy bills supportI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents in Linlithgow and East Falkirk in relation to energy bill support. There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a rising…28 Nov 2023HANSARDUK Meal Card SchemeI rise to present a petition on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk. There can be no doubt that we are in the midst of a worsening cost of living crisis, and…21 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. If Government will not back an actual ceasefire, will they at least consider supporting a humanitarian pause, to allow essential supplies to reach the 2 million civilians…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael, Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Access and Human RightsWith thousands of innocent civilians dead, tens of thousands injured, hundreds of thousands displaced and a denial of humanitarian need, what level of civilian suffering will it…24 Oct 2023