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HANSARDDolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe IslandsIt is worth clarifying for the hon. Lady that the cap is set—on a provisional basis until 2022-23—at 500 dolphins. The problem is that that number is not only higher than the…11 Jul 2022HANSARDDolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe IslandsThe point I am making is about the Brexit that was trumpeted and sold by the Tory Government. I remember Minister after Minister saying on television that Brexit would provide the…11 Jul 2022HANSARDDolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe IslandsI, too, welcome the Minister to his place. I am delighted to participate in this debate calling for the suspension of trade agreements with the Faroe Islands until all whale and…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIf the Prime Minister is permitted to remain in post until October following a leadership election, the Government of the UK will be in a state of paralysis until that time, with…07 Jul 2022HANSARDInternational Criminal Court: Ukraine10. What support his Department is providing to the International Criminal Court’s investigation into war crimes in Ukraine.05 Jul 2022HANSARDInternational Criminal Court: UkraineThe International Criminal Court celebrated its 20th anniversary last week, but it is striking that in that time the Court has managed only three war crime convictions. Does the…05 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe National Institute of Economic and Social Research, which is, incidentally, the oldest non-partisan economic research institute in the UK, recommended that the UK Government…30 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ4. As Tory MSP Murdo Fraser points out, Scotland has a third of Britain’s land mass, half its territorial waters, over 60% of UK fishing zones, 98% of oil reserves, 63% of…29 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Fifth sitting)This has just occurred to me as the Minister has been speaking. I am curious: if child poverty does not reduce, will the levelling-up programme and mission be considered a success…28 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. The recent announcement by the Chancellor on support with energy bills was welcome as far as it goes; however, I remain deeply concerned about my constituents in North…28 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Fifth sitting)Amendment 13 would place “a responsibility on the Government to publish the resources made available to communities in order to level-up”. Who could argue with that? In not…28 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Fifth sitting)There is a lot of interest in the idea of levelling up and its lofty and laudable aims, but warm words and good intentions, of themselves, will not reduce inequality across the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundHe’s not here!27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State confirm his willingness to meet me, North Ayrshire Council and key partners to discuss the robust proposals for a fusion energy plant at Ardeer in my…27 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundDespite the Secretary of State’s bluster, he will be aware that the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy has written to him—I have the letter right…27 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Second sitting)Chair, perhaps we could let Sacha come in on that if he wants.21 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (First sitting)Q Do you think it would be helpful or desirable for an independent body to oversee and assess the UK Government’s progress on levelling up? Mairi Spowage: Through the Bill, my…21 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Second sitting)Q The Institute of Economic Affairs has described the missions in the Bill as being of “dubious quality”. Do you have any concerns about whether there are sufficient or robust…21 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (First sitting)Q To pursue that point, we know that the UK Government want the devolved Parliaments to be involved at the implementation stage rather than decision-making stage, as happened with…21 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill (Second sitting)Q I noted your comments, Mr Bell, about the importance of team spirit in levelling up communities. Do you have any thoughts or comments about the fact that the Scottish Government…21 Jun 2022