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HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillWill the Minister give way?29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillAs my right hon. Friend spells out, it is going to be quite straightforward for the SNP to write its manifesto for the upcoming election. The Prime Minister has failed in his…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillI thank the Minister for giving way. I think that it is clear that the contentious area in this part of the discussion is about whether the election is on 9 or 12 December. No. 10…29 Oct 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019At the start of the urgent question, the Minister rightly reiterated your call, Mr Speaker, for greater respect. One way of being respectful in this House is to be transparent,…26 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe hon. Gentleman’s amendment is of course predicated on the Prime Minister actually negotiating a new deal. What evidence does he have, because I cannot see any, of there even…04 Sept 2019HANSARDDispute in KashmirI rise to present a petition on the dispute in Kashmir. It is in similar terms to that of my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss). I put on record my…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)I have a certain fondness for the right hon. Gentleman, stemming from our time on the restoration and renewal Committee some years ago. I will tell him what is constitutionally…03 Sept 2019HANSARDClimate Change1. What support his Department provides to help developing countries manage the effects of climate change.17 Jul 2019HANSARDClimate ChangeI thank the International Development Secretary for his answer and appreciate his focus on the importance of tackling climate change, but does he accept that it needs to be in…17 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagements13. Yesterday in Parliament, a young man named Adam, who has learning difficulties, spoke at the launch of a report from the Disability Benefits Consortium entitled “Has welfare…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Universal Credit Fraud( Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make a statement on the universal credit fraud that has been uncovered by the BBC.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Universal Credit FraudI am grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to Mr Speaker for granting the urgent question. I am also grateful to the BBC whose investigative journalism uncovered this…10 Jul 2019HANSARDG20 and Leadership of EU InstitutionsIn the light of comments that the US ambassador to the UK made this morning about President Trump’s desire for the NHS to be part of any post-Brexit trade deal, it appears that…03 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI do not doubt that properly paid work is the best route out of poverty, but when will the hon. Gentleman’s so-called jobs miracle extend to children living in poverty? How can he…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI thank the Minister for giving way and will pass on the intervention from my hon. Friend the Member for Central Ayrshire (Dr Whitford). Will he give separate payments to women…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman). May I again point him to the Scottish Social Security Agency and the way we in Scotland propose…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsWill the hon. Gentleman not accept that, while we wait, children remain in poverty? What are his Government doing? They are continuing to cut universal credit, which is supposed…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI commend the hon. Gentleman for his speech. Is he aware of Social Security Scotland’s plans to ensure that all medical evidence is available to decision makers at the application…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Unemployment and AutismAs had been said, I appreciate the constructive way in which the Minister is responding to the debate. Alongside the barriers that people with ASCs have to the workplace, they are…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and Pensionsrose—02 Jul 2019