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HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI thank the hon. Member for giving way on that point. This matter is important to us both, although I accept that we have very different views on it. One point that I struggle…09 Nov 2023HANSARDStorm Babet: FloodingI thank the Minister for her statement, but she made a significant omission in relation to the impact on the railway network, which has implications for funding and the response…23 Oct 2023HANSARDCarbon Capture, Utilisation and StorageAccording to Office for Budget Responsibility and UK Government projections, the UK will see between £50 billion and £80 billion in revenue from North sea oil and gas over the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDCarbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage5. What recent discussions he has held with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage in Scotland.13 Sept 2023HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Public BodiesWith the Met police force reluctant to investigate murderous threats towards three sitting MPs for their lawfully protected beliefs and characteristics; a convicted criminal…12 Jul 2023HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Public Bodies3. What steps she is taking to help ensure that public bodies implement the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.12 Jul 2023HANSARDVaccine Development and Evaluation12. What steps his Department is taking to create a vaccine development and evaluation centre.11 Jul 2023HANSARDVaccine Development and EvaluationIn November 2021, Dame Kate Bingham rightly called the decision to withdraw support for the Valneva whole virus vaccine “inexplicable” because a broad portfolio of vaccines is…11 Jul 2023HANSARDEuropean Single Market: UK Withdrawal8. What recent assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the European single market on business and trade.29 Jun 2023HANSARDEuropean Single Market: UK WithdrawalResilient and effective routes to market are essential for trade. The congestion that is currently being experienced at Dover is a significant barrier to effective trade. We can…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEuropean Single Market: UK Withdrawalrose —29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. During Question Time this morning, the Minister for Industry and Economic Security, the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani), appears to have been…29 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Covid Variants: Government PreparednessI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind intervention and warm words. I take them in good grace. He makes an important point. Assertations were made throughout the pandemic that…28 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Covid Variants: Government PreparednessI rise to address this Government’s preparedness for new covid-19 variants and other biological threats. Based on past experience, it is fair to say I am yet to be convinced that…28 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Covid Variants: Government PreparednessI thank the hon. Gentleman. In essence, we cannot unspill the milk. The milk was spilled and there were problems. We have to make sure that that does not happen again and that we…28 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Covid Variants: Government PreparednessThe Minister is giving an interesting response to the question about surveillance. What is the surveillance mechanism exactly? Can she take us through how the virus is being…28 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Covid Variants: Government PreparednessI thank the Minister for being a good sport and allowing me to intervene again. I did make a couple of requests in my contribution: I asked for some written feedback from the…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe Leader of the Opposition recently ventured out of London, visiting my constituency to deliver a one nation British Labour vision of Scotland. However, he neglected to mention…14 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I recently met a Hongkonger living in Scotland, who told me at first hand about the oppressive surveillance that his community is under by the Chinese state police. He said…13 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexI have an observation to make before I turn to my remarks. I have worked in clinical practice for 25 years and it is absolutely anathema to me that any clinical member of staff…12 Jun 2023