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HANSARD Business of the HouseRichard Hughes, the chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has said that “a series of dramatic swings in policy with five major fiscal statements delivered by three…15 Dec 2022HANSARD Infected Blood InquiryWe in the SNP pay tribute to those affected by the infected blood scandal—one in three infected with HIV were children—and their continued decades-long struggle for justice.…15 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureMy hon. Friend has exposed what we already knew, which is that the Government will not tell us what the route is because there is no route. In effect, they are vetoing it because…14 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Assembly ElectionsThe Vice-President of the European Commission has said that “if there is political will”, issues around the Northern Ireland protocol could be resolved “within a couple of weeks.”…14 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Assembly Elections12. What recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) EU member states and (b) political parties in Northern Ireland on the potential impact of the Northern Ireland…14 Dec 2022HANSARD Cost of FoodThank you, Mr Gray. The premise of this debate, and all debates about food, is that everyone should have access to the food that they need. That ought not to be a controversial…14 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.08 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have tried before, as have others, but we have not really had an answer, so I will give it another go. The UK has written off £10 billion of spending on personal protective…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseSupport for Scottish independence is now at 56%. In almost all age groups a majority would vote “yes”, and a majority supports independence in every region of Scotland. Like…08 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Regulations 2022Mr Robertson, do you remember the good old days, when the UK was in the EU? We agreed mutual recognition of professional qualifications, so there was automatic recognition of…07 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners has expressed concerns about patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and even serious mental health…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House well knows, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament was established without powers to hold an independence referendum, under the powers…01 Dec 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsI am pleased to participate in this debate, and I thank the right hon. Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) for bringing it forward. We have heard much today about the economic…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsIn a moment. These were difficult decisions that were not made lightly. I thank the lord every day that I did not have to take the responsibility to make those decisions, which…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsThank you, Mrs Murray; I will curtail my comments. The hon. Member for Bolton West (Chris Green) has made his point, but we need to move on in the light of the comments from the…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsMay I ask the hon. Lady a question about a comment she made a few moments ago? She talked about populism and said that was a factor in deciding to implement lockdowns. I am…29 Nov 2022HANSARDYoung People’s Social Mobility: Student Finance Rules:1. What assessment she has made of the potential effect of changes to student finance rules on young people’s social mobility.28 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsChildren growing up in poverty have poorer school outcomes and disadvantage, which often blights lives into adulthood. The autumn statement funding announcements, much vaunted…28 Nov 2022HANSARDYoung People’s Social Mobility: Student Finance Rules:In his autumn statement, the Chancellor spoke for nearly an hour but failed to mention students once. The Office for National Statistics reports that three in 10 students are…28 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing on from that question about the importance of business, the right hon. Lady will of course be mindful of the fact that energy support for businesses is due to end on 31…24 Nov 2022