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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018This morning, there was some kite-flying about a so-called Tory Brexit compromise that would still take Scotland out of the EU, would probably require an extension of article 50,…29 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe knew that shifting the BBC licence fee concession to the BBC has always been folly, but we now know from the BBC’s consultation that the £745 million cost is likely to mean…29 Jan 2019HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationAnswer the question.29 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI commend your efforts, Mr Speaker, and those of the right hon. and learned Member for Camberwell and Peckham (Ms Harman), the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson) and…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI welcome the Prime Minister’s decision to waive fees for EU nationals, but once again, she is four months behind the Scottish Government. It is clear—I see it again today—that…21 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate on pension credit and universal credit? Will the Leader of the House say what justification there can be for forcing some older couples to claim universal…17 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThe hon. Gentleman talks about politics being a game, but all this is more about self-interest. Eighteen months ago, calling a general election was apparently in the national…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI will be supporting this no-confidence motion for a number of reasons. I could go into any of those, be it universal credit or any other area. One key reason why the Prime…16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ImmigrationMay I concur, Mr Speaker, with your comments and those of the Secretary of State regarding Andy Murray? I would encourage all Members to sign my early-day motion recognising his…16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Immigration4. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the potential effect on Scotland of UK immigration policy after the UK leaves the EU.16 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI wish to set out why I will vote against the Prime Minister’s deal. I start from the position of respecting the result of the EU referendum in Scotland. The people of Scotland…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Secretary of State give way?09 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActIn the intervening month from when the meaningful vote was delayed to the debate restarting just now, not very much has changed. On Monday, I asked the Secretary of State whether…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationThank you for granting this urgent question, Mr Speaker. I commend Labour for securing it. It is important because at the weekend, reading any of the papers, it would have seemed…08 Jan 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: TransitionHappy new year, Mr Speaker. Most people will have thought that the weekend’s announcement was perhaps the start of a major shift by the Government with regards to universal…07 Jan 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: TransitionBy delaying the vote and bringing forward 10,000 guinea pigs to test the transfer from the legacy system to universal credit, the Secretary of State accepted that there might at…07 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Legal ChangesIt seems that very little has changed in the month since the meaningful vote was postponed in either the legal changes secured from the EU or the opinion of this House. Given that…07 Jan 2019