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HANSARDSCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEEindicated dissent.15 Jun 2020HANSARDSCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEEI absolutely agree with that, and I certainly am delighted to see the Committee under the excellent stewardship of my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEEThat is most certainly one way that my hon. Friend could put it. It will be a shock to her that I agree. I emphasise that this is absolutely nothing about the individual Member…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEEI thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Herefordshire (Bill Wiggin) for moving the motion on behalf of the Committee, of which I am a member, but I cannot allow this moment to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDDepartmental Priorities: Covid-19 ImplicationsPeople in Midlothian have made huge sacrifices, over months now, to obey the rules, while the Prime Minister’s most senior adviser was breaking them on multiple occasions. Does…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderIn Midlothian and Edinburgh, there are streets, a statue and other local references to Henry Dundas, but there is no mention in any of those locations of his shameful role in…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportWhat steps he is taking to support the economy during the covid-19 outbreak.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic SupportSuccessful businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries before the lockdown will face a very different reality at the end of it, with overseas visitors gone for the…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19I begin with an observation. There had been a consistent approach across the four nations, but, at a time when clarity is critical, we find ourselves in a situation where three of…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Further and Higher EducationWhat discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the further and higher education sectors during the covid-19 outbreak.05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Further and Higher EducationResearchers at the University of Edinburgh’s world-leading Roslin Institute in my constituency are at the very heart of the global fight to find solutions for covid-19, but such…05 May 2020HANSARDBudget 2020: Scottish Block GrantI associate myself with the comments in support of our emergency services, but we also need to recognise that exceptional effort has been put in by our local government workforce.…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: VAT Reduction11. Whether he plans to reduce VAT for businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: VAT ReductionScottish National party Members welcome the actions that have been announced so far by the Chancellor to support the economy during this outbreak. Given the particular strain felt…24 Mar 2020HANSARD Self-employed Persons: Financial SupportLike many other Members, I have been contacted by many self-employed people in my constituency who are welcoming of the support already offered, but in need of the absolute…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI extend our continued thanks and gratitude to all who are working around the clock to help keep us all safe, and to look after us and the most vulnerable in our communities. I…24 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. It is absolutely critical that people have access to the best possible advice, especially now, where none of us really knows what…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI thank all hon. Members for their contributions. The sense of déjà vu among many, most or all Members regarding the situation with banks is certainly of note. It is frustrating…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI beg to move, That this House has considered bank branch closures. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I will start my comments with a bit of…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateThe introduction and increase of grants is a welcome step in the right direction, but a number of food and drink producers in my constituency have seen the outlet for their…17 Mar 2020