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HANSARD Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman SchemeI agree with the course of action suggested by my hon. Friend. It would benefit consumers and traders. As I have pointed out, membership of an ombudsman scheme is voluntary, and a…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman SchemeI fully agree. I hope the Minister will address that. The Green Paper consultation closed on 4 July 2018, some 19 months ago. Despite the Which? report being published 12 months…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman SchemeI beg to move, That this House has considered the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Ombudsman Scheme. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I thank…11 Feb 2020HANSARDZero VAT Rate: E-publicationsI thank the Minister for his entertaining answer. Scottish National party Members are very disappointed that the last Government refused to back our demands to remove VAT from…11 Feb 2020HANSARDZero VAT Rate: E-publications8. What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a zero-rate of VAT for e-publications.11 Feb 2020HANSARDAdult Social CareScotland introduced free personal care for the elderly in 2002, and this has now been extended to those under 65 who need it. Will the Minister follow the Scottish Government’s…28 Jan 2020HANSARDAdult Social CareWhile the Scottish Government spend 43% more per head on social care, this Government’s NHS Funding Bill does nothing to address the £6 billion funding gap in England. Does the…28 Jan 2020HANSARDHomelessness and Rough SleepingThe Scottish Government are spending £50 million to ensure that no one has to pay the bedroom tax, which is helping more than 70,000 households to sustain their tenancies. Will…27 Jan 2020HANSARDFalkirk's Forgotten Villages campaignIt is not often I get such a large audience for delivering a petition; it is as if I am the warm-up act for another event—which is actually entirely appropriate as the petition is…27 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights Commission23. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the appointment of a Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission.14 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionIt has been reported that the commission is expected to look at prerogative powers. Currently their use can be challenged in the courts, which led to the ruling against the Prime…14 Jan 2020HANSARDDispute between HMRC and Roadchef Employees Benefit TrustI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents regarding the dispute between Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and the Roadchef Employees Benefit Trust. The petition…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI would be grateful if the Leader of the House confirmed whether Tuesday’s Westminster Hall business will go ahead. From what he said, I assume that it might, but I just want…30 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. There have been reports that the Home Secretary might introduce a regional visa system—something that the Scottish Government and the SNP have been championing for some time.…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Diabetes: Tailored Prevention MessagingI am grateful to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate and for his personal account of his experience. He covered diet, control and tablets in his…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Draft Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure, Mr Bailey, to serve under your chairmanship. I have a couple of short points to make. Although I recognise the importance of addressing deficiencies, it is…23 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Audio-visual announcements on buses are vital to enable people with sight loss or hearing loss to travel with confidence. The UK Government’s consultation ended more than a…17 Oct 2019HANSARDGender Pay GapThe Scottish Government have lowered the threshold for listed public authorities to report their gender pay gaps and publish equal pay statements from more than 150 employees to…17 Oct 2019HANSARDGender Pay Gap2. What recent steps the Government have taken to close the gender pay gap.17 Oct 2019