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HANSARDCovid-19: Electoral ArrangementsThroughout the pandemic, people have been accessing news and public affairs online more than ever. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that this high- lights more than ever the need for…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Electoral ArrangementsWhat recent assessment the Committee has made of the effectiveness of electoral arrangements during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Sept 2020HANSARDHouse of Commons Members’ FundI will be very brief. I cannot disagree with anything that was just said; I thoroughly endorse that position.07 Sept 2020HANSARD Electoral CommissionAgain, I will be very brief. I thoroughly endorse the reappointment of Alasdair to the Electoral Commission. He has done an excellent job so far and his wealth of experience from…07 Sept 2020HANSARD Kickstart SchemeMidlothian is the fastest-growing region of Scotland, with record growth in new businesses operating there. They would welcome the chance to use the kickstarter scheme, but 93% of…03 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsOver the summer months many people undertake a range of activities. For some it is camping, for others it is festivals and events. In my constituency, we have a number of highly…02 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsWith reports that the UK Government are planning to reduce or scrap their overseas aid budget, will the Minister confirm whether he is aware of the very clear link between…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 16 June, the UK and US Governments signed a draft US-UK technology safeguards agreement, and on 18 June, I asked the Government when…21 Jul 2020HANSARDBBCAge UK has said that many older people on low incomes have told it that if they are to find £150 or more a year to pay for a licence fee, they will have to forgo other essentials…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWell, few. This is a Government who have torn up the respect agenda, which was at least given lip service by their predecessors. The growing culture of disrespect has been brought…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipMr Deputy Speaker, you would think it would be a no-brainer for the Government to extend the timetable for our Brexit transition. Given the global crisis that has engulfed all our…15 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThere were lots of bribes and a lot of bluster in today’s statement, but very little on what will actually tackle the issues at the heart of society and expose those issues…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageLive music is of huge cultural importance to Midlothian, and the venues at grassroots level are a massive factor in that, but without the performers, these venues can do nothing.…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Job-Support SchemesA few months ago, the Chancellor spoke directly to those who had lost their livelihoods overnight. He said: “To all those at home right now, anxious about the days ahead, I say…07 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationAnyone who cares about freedom of speech must be gravely concerned about the criminalising of dissent that the security law represents. Concerns are also heightened by growing…01 Jul 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackWords cannot express the horror of an attack such as this, and I certainly add my condolences to the families and friends of all the victims. It has been reported that the…22 Jun 2020HANSARDBlack Lives Matter MovementWhat recent assessment she has made of the implications of the Black Lives Matter movement for the priorities of the Government Equalities Office.17 Jun 2020HANSARDBlack Lives Matter MovementOver the past two weeks, we have heard members of the Government, including the Prime Minister, repeat that black lives matter, yet their policies fail to reflect that. The Unity…17 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe coronavirus business interruption loan scheme—CBILS —was supposed to offer a lifeline of support to struggling businesses, but it is not reaching those who need it the most.…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesThe Chancellor stated that his priority was “to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis”, yet businesses are on a financial cliff edge. Given today’s…16 Jun 2020