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HANSARDCovid-19 ContractsAccording to the National Audit Office investigation into the management of PPE contracts, billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money is still at risk. Between March 2020 and October…31 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Contracts2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the need to ensure value for money in the award of covid-19 contracts.31 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House’s comments a moment ago on transparency. The Government claim that there is transparency on covid contracts, but this morning, as has happened…31 Mar 2022HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Implementation by Local AuthoritiesI thank the Minister for that response. Women from my constituency and across Fife have had their coffee mornings cancelled by Fife Council officers for reasons that have not been…30 Mar 2022HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Implementation by Local Authorities6. What recent representations she has received on the implementation by local authorities of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.30 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade and Export PromotionUK connectivity is concentrated in England, and particularly in the south-east of England. That presents a growing challenge to Scottish businesses, given the impact of carbon and…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade and Export Promotion8. What further steps she is taking to promote trade and exports for UK businesses.03 Mar 2022HANSARD SanctionsI will give a brief preamble explaining why I support the sanctions. Then I will make three broad points, but I do not intend to take too long. We are all obviously struggling to…01 Mar 2022HANSARD SanctionsThe objective of sanctions is to limit the escalation of hostilities. I hope we are able to effect that through these measures, but does the Minister not accept that the list…01 Mar 2022HANSARD SanctionsI have been listening intently to what the hon. Gentleman has said, but surely there must be some remedy and solution. I would be very interested in his view on what practical…01 Mar 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyPresident Zelensky’s formidable leadership and valour should inspire and humble us all. Like many MPs, I have constituents with family and close friends in Ukraine. Given the…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration Policy8. What recent discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on immigration policy.28 Feb 2022HANSARD UkraineThis morning we woke to the worst possible news. I make no apology in hoping for a diplomatic solution. However, my party and I condemn the escalating Russian aggression. This is…24 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Contracts: High Priority Lane20. What his latest estimate is of the (a) number and (b) value of contracts for the supply of PPE and covid-19 testing equipment to the NHS which were processed through the high…24 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Contracts: High Priority LaneThe Minister will be aware that it has been established that there is in existence an additional 18 VIP lane contracts, bringing the total to 68. Between them, they were awarded…24 Feb 2022HANSARDDalgety Bay: Radioactive MaterialI give the apologies of my hon. Friend the Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill), who has been turfed off a train on his way to the House. I thank the Minister for that…21 Feb 2022HANSARDGender Recognition ActIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for his excellent opening…21 Feb 2022HANSARDDalgety Bay: Radioactive Material7. What recent discussions officials in his Department have had with representatives of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on radioactive material detected at Dalgety Bay…21 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Contracts: Serious Fraud OfficeThe Good Law Project has now uncovered the existence of an additional 18 VIP lane contracts, bringing the total to 68. Between them, they were awarded a total of £4.9 billion in…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19 Contracts: Serious Fraud Office6. 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…10 Feb 2022