Contributions
143 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEngagementsGiven that the Government are refusing even to discuss universal basic income, I was glad to see them at least recognise the need for an increase in universal credit entitlement.…06 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ3. I have a pregnant constituent with her due date in the next couple of weeks. She is currently on universal credit, and after deductions, including for an advance, she is left…26 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsAnswer the question.26 Feb 2020HANSARDChild PovertyWe know that children living in poverty experience poor physical and mental health, employment difficulties, stigma and chronic low self-esteem. This creates problems not just for…12 Feb 2020HANSARDChild PovertyIf this is evidence of devolution working, I would like to remind the Minister that that is why we want all the welfare powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Once rolled…12 Feb 2020HANSARDMigration and ScotlandWould the hon. Member at least accept that there has been a constant drain on Scottish talent over the last 50-odd years, through people moving from Scotland to London? As my hon.…11 Feb 2020HANSARDBlock GrantFirst, I want to commend the work that my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard) did in this role before me. He did a sterling job and could not have set a…08 Jan 2020HANSARDBlock GrantIt is ridiculous for the Scottish Parliament to be expected to know what money it is going to be getting, given that the UK Government have not told it yet; I am very quickly…08 Jan 2020HANSARDDebate on the AddressAs you were.14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIs my right hon. Friend as confused as I am? I listened to the Queen’s Speech and heard the Prime Minister talk about the economic opportunities and how the economy is thriving…14 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateIn 2014, as has been pointed out, Scotland voted to remain in the UK, and it did so on the promise that the only way to ensure our EU membership was through voting no to…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?09 Jul 2019HANSARDIntergovernmental RelationsThe current frontrunner to become Prime Minister has previously written that “government by a Scot is just not conceivable in the current constitutional context.” Does the…19 Jun 2019HANSARDIntergovernmental Relations7. What progress the Government have made on their review of intergovernmental relations.19 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and TransphobiaI want to start by saying that I am very proud that Scotland is one of the world’s leading LGBTI+ rights countries in the world, and I am proud that I and the Scottish Government…16 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementThe Secretary of State asked for context in an earlier answer. The House of Commons Library has a Government-issued leaflet from 2014 explaining why people should vote against…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution Settlement9. What recent discussions his Department has had with the Scottish Government on the potential effect on the devolution settlement of the UK leaving the EU.08 May 2019HANSARDVotes at 16Does the hon. Gentleman think that it is okay that 16-year-olds can join the Army?03 Apr 2019HANSARDVotes at 16I thank everybody for coming, and the hon. Member for Oldham West and Royton (Jim McMahon) for securing such an important debate. Like most Members, I regularly meet youth…03 Apr 2019