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HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyA few weeks ago, Christine Grahame MSP and I co-hosted a cost of living support event in Gorebridge in my constituency. We invited along energy providers, community groups, food…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The support that is in place is welcome—I do not deny that, and I do not think anyone else here would—but we need much more, because far…02 Nov 2022HANSARDRwanda Partnership: Legal CompatibilityUnder the Government’s plans people could be given as little as seven days’ notice of deportation, which is clearly insufficient time for them to seek any legal advice about their…18 Oct 2022HANSARDRwanda Partnership: Legal Compatibility19. Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the migration and economic development partnership with Rwanda with (a) domestic law and…18 Oct 2022HANSARDEarly General ElectionIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Mr Mundell. It is a bit of a challenge to prepare for a debate like this, because we are living through the most unprecedented…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEarly General ElectionI find this slightly perplexing. A lot of the Minister’s argument has been about the strong decisions of the Government in changing their mind, and about the ability of the Prime…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEarly General ElectionI am sorry to intervene so early, but will the Minister tell us how Vladimir Putin caused mortgage rates to shoot up to such an extent?17 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport Sector Vacancies and Shortage Occupations10. Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the (a) level of vacancies and (b) potential merits of expanding the shortage…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport Sector Vacancies and Shortage OccupationsDespite issues remaining for many, the HGV driver shortages, exacerbated by Brexit and covid, have marginally improved and drivers are now receiving the higher pay they rightfully…13 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseLast night in Dundee, the Local Government Information Unit hosted the Scottish local government awards, which celebrate and recognise the huge efforts put in by local councillors…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ6. This Friday, Christine Grahame MSP and I are hosting a community drop-in event on the cost of living crisis in Gorebridge. This will be a chance for local residents to meet…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic SituationWe have seen the crash of the pound. We have seen mortgage prices going through the roof. We are seeing the cost of living across the country getting out of control. There has…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI am here to offer the condolences of the people of Midlothian on this very sad occasion. Among the ebb and flow of people, politics and power, Queen Elizabeth has always been…09 Sept 2022HANSARDElections Act 2022: Electoral CommissionThe road down which the UK has been travelling is increasingly concerning. It involves removing our human rights, threatening the removal of the European Court of Human Rights,…08 Sept 2022HANSARDElections Act 2022: Electoral Commission10. If the Committee will make an assessment of the potential effect of the Elections Act 2022 on the impartiality of the Electoral Commission.08 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, welcome the right hon. Lady to her place as Leader of the House and pay my own tribute to her predecessor, the right hon. Member for Sherwood (Mark Spencer), both in his…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Independent Brewers: Small Brewers ReliefThe hon. Lady makes an excellent point. I will speak later about some of the issues that businesses currently face with regard to energy costs.06 Sept 2022HANSARD Independent Brewers: Small Brewers ReliefI agree with the hon. Gentleman. Many small family brewers are so much a part of their local communities. It is not just about the business, it is what they do for their local…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Independent Brewers: Small Brewers ReliefIt is good to see such an amazing turnout for tonight’s Adjournment debate and such an interest in small brewers relief!06 Sept 2022HANSARD Independent Brewers: Small Brewers ReliefThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Take two. Politicians like to talk about how everything, in one way or another, is political. We would say that, wouldn’t we? But I think it is…06 Sept 2022