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HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish Economyrose—02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?02 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister will know that it is Scotland’s energy resources that feed corporate profits and keep His Majesty’s Treasury pumped full of cash, to the tune of £8 billion in…02 Nov 2022HANSARD Eastern Link Undersea Cable Electricity GenerationThat suggestion simply does not stand up. The organisation Scottish Renewables has frequently told me that the best that the Scottish people can hope for from the renewables boom…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI was elected to this place on a prospectus for Scotland’s independence, which is a completely legitimate argument. When the right hon. Member for North East Somerset (Mr…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention, and if he paid attention he would know that the last poll put us on considerably more than 0.7%, which I know he loves to trot…25 Oct 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Related Contracts Awarded by DHSC: Potential Fraud LossesThe secrecy on VIP lane contracts is emblematic of the loss of trust and transparency in this Government. Over the last 48 hours, Conservative Members have repeatedly stated the…07 Jul 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Related Contracts Awarded by DHSC: Potential Fraud Losses6. What recent discussions she has had with the Serious Fraud Office on the potential level of fraud losses arising from covid-19 related contracts awarded by the Department of…07 Jul 2022HANSARDStandards in Public LifeA few short weeks ago, at Lord Geidt’s resignation, I asked the Minister what fresh scandal was coming down the tracks. He assured me that there was none, yet here we are. The…05 Jul 2022HANSARDCHOGM, G7 and NATO SummitsI have listened carefully to the Prime Minister’s warm words about the Commonwealth and its relationship with independent countries. In 1941, it was the then Prime Minister…04 Jul 2022HANSARDAssisted DyingI thank my 267 constituents who reached out to me and signed the petition, and also the many other constituents who contacted me with other views. The hon. Member for Glasgow…04 Jul 2022HANSARDBACKBENCH BUSINESSThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important point about capacity. It is simply impossible for someone who is seven to have the ability to comprehend their adult sexual being.…30 Jun 2022HANSARDBACKBENCH BUSINESSWill the hon. Gentleman give way?30 Jun 2022HANSARDBACKBENCH BUSINESSI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Miriam Cates) for securing this really important debate, although there is clearly a separate legislative process…30 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, “No country that values its independence, and indeed its self-respect, could agree to a treaty that signed away our economic independence and self-government,” —[…29 Jun 2022HANSARDVAT: Domestic FuelVAT on domestic fuel continues to be levied on rising fuel bills while one in three Scots households live in fuel poverty. With 8% of the UK population, Scotland has 96% of the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDVAT: Domestic Fuel1. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) stakeholders on the potential merits of zero-rating VAT on domestic fuel.28 Jun 2022HANSARDExport Opportunities: International Markets13. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on measures to support companies to exploit export opportunities in international markets.16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests ResignationThe integrity and ability of Lord Geidt is not in question. The question that we are all asking is, what on earth was it that encouraged him to tender his resignation? What…16 Jun 2022HANSARDExport Opportunities: International MarketsIn the light of recent price hikes on fuel and ambitious net zero targets, seaport connectivity and infrastructure which allow goods, especially perishable items, to travel…16 Jun 2022