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HANSARDCovid-19: Government Transparency and AccountabilityI thank the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Mr Wragg) and his Committee for their work in undertaking the report. To me, it is nothing short of damning, but to those of us who have…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the Leader of the House and the shadow Leader of the House in thanking all in the House who have contributed to ensuring that Members have been able to continue to…22 Apr 2021HANSARD House Standards System: Confidentiality and SanctionsI thank the Leader of the House for his statement and I thank the Chair of the Standards Committee and its members for bringing all this together for us. This is one of those…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Parliamentary Works Sponsor BodyI know that my friend and colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman) will be a great asset to the Sponsor Body, and I thank my hon. Friend the…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I associate myself with the comments of the Leader of the House and the shadow Leader of the House, and send my condolences and those of the SNP to the royal family, at this…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Greensill CapitalThis process is just another example of where covid contracts are becoming a genuine source of public concern. The allegations are further undermining public confidence and…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCoronavirusI would like to associate myself with the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day), who made some important points, particularly about…25 Mar 2021HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In answer to my question about the ACAS report on fire and rehire, the Leader of the House indicated that the report had been presented…25 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI associate myself with the comments of the Leader of the House and the shadow Leader of the House, the right hon. Member for Walsall South (Valerie Vaz), about the urgent need to…25 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI welcome the general concepts behind the Bill. Support for ambitious blue-sky research where application in the real world is not always clear could bring massive economic…23 Mar 2021HANSARD Electoral CommissionI will also be very brief in welcoming the proposed appointment of Mr Pullinger. The extensive and vigorous process that has been gone through to reach the point we are at tonight…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) again sends his apologies and hopes to be able to resume his duties in this place as soon as possible. I…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. My point of order relates to the debate held by the right hon. Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) on Tuesday evening on the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI have listened carefully, and I have heard a number of Members say this about every vote cast being a vote for independence. Would the right hon. Gentleman not accept that, in…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Scotland Act 1998: Scottish Civil ServiceOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Obviously, I appreciate the points that the right hon. Gentleman is making. However, there are court orders in place around the…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe transition period continues, and I again make a plea to the Leader of the House to do all he can to ensure the speedy return of my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Cyber-troop Activity: UKI beg to move, That this House has considered cyber troop activity in the UK. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I secured this debate because I feel…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Cyber-troop Activity: UKThank you, Sir Charles. I will briefly thank all hon. Members for their contributions this afternoon. I think we have seen a very clear understanding that it is in all our…09 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. My extended transition to the role of my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) continues. I again make the plea to the Leader…04 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I also associate myself and my party with the comments of the Leader of the House, the shadow Leader of the House and you, Mr Speaker, in relation to Julia Clifford? The…25 Feb 2021