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HANSARDScottish Island CommunitiesFarmers and crofters in all Scotland’s islands communities are facing the perfect storm of massive increases in the cost of fuel and fertilisers and increased competition on price…16 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesThe hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the price cap, but even before that consumers across the country are facing massive increases in the standing charges, something…16 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesI thank the Foreign Secretary for her welcome words on arbitrary detention, which go to the heart of it. Of course, arbitrary detention is not the sole preserve of Iran. It is…16 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine Sponsorship SchemeThis is significant and welcome progress, even if I suspect it still leaves us somewhere short of our obligations under the 1951 convention. Can the Secretary of State explain how…14 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaThe Minister may be shocked, but she should not be surprised, because this sort of thing has happened before. Actions speak louder than words. If the Prime Minister goes to Saudi…14 Mar 2022HANSARDDonations: Political PartiesThe hon. Gentleman will have seen reports at the weekend surrounding concerns with regard to the awarding of a particular peerage, something on which there has been, as yet, no…10 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I remind the House of my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I say to the Secretary of State that farming faces a moment of existential crisis with…10 Mar 2022HANSARDUK-New Zealand Free Trade AgreementThe Secretary of State’s decision to seek advice from the Trade and Agriculture Commission is welcome, but the questions on which he seeks advice all seem to revolve around…10 Mar 2022HANSARDUK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement4. If he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade on the potential effect on farmers and crofters in the highlands and islands of the UK-New…10 Mar 2022HANSARDDonations: Political Parties1. What recent assessment the commission has made of the due diligence requirements for donations to political parties from individuals and companies with links to the Russian…10 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Urgent Refugee ApplicationsI think the House would be more impressed by the Minister’s security concerns had his initial response not been to tweet, “Let them pick fruit.” He speaks about complex scenarios.…08 Mar 2022HANSARD UK ShipbuildingOn the question of the future strategy, we know that shipping is going to have to tackle its carbon emissions, and some of the most exciting and innovative work in that sector is…03 Mar 2022HANSARD UK ShipbuildingThe hon. Gentleman is making a compelling case. Indeed, we have never constructed sovereign warships outside the United Kingdom and it would be a retrograde step for so many…03 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for Ukraine and Countering Threats from RussiaI am grateful to the Minister for giving way, but is this not a moment to reflect that if the Nationality and Borders Bill, which is currently in the other place, were to pass…02 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for Ukraine and Countering Threats from Russiarose —02 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctionsI have to tell the Foreign Secretary that time is not on her side. The NS Challenger is due to berth at 6 am on Wednesday. In the past hour the Secretary of State for Transport…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIf we consider what the future will hold if the House follows the route that the Government suggest, there are two options: either the police will be left constantly at odds with…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe hon. Lady will have heard the noisy protests in this Chamber every Wednesday between 12 and 12.30. We are okay, because we are protected by parliamentary privilege, but surely…28 Feb 2022HANSARD UkraineAs we speak, the Sovcomflot tanker NS Challenger is berthed at Sullom Voe in Shetland and taking on a load of crude oil for export. As the Prime Minister may know, Sovcomflot is a…24 Feb 2022HANSARDRelationship with Russia and ChinaIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox). I was reflecting as he spoke that it is now almost 40 years since our paths first crossed at the…24 Feb 2022