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HANSARD In-work PovertyWill the Minister give way?16 Mar 2022HANSARD In-work PovertyI want to press the Minister on something that has been in my inbox—in all of our inboxes, I am sure—in the last few weeks. One of the big outlays for people who are in work and…16 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaTo what extent does the Minister personally think that it is appropriate to continue to sell arms to the brutal Saudi regime, which has no regard for the human rights of even its…14 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine Sponsorship SchemeThe Secretary of State says he hopes that many people will be ready to open their home, but it seems that, due to Home Office guidance, none of the 3,000-plus spare rooms offered…14 Mar 2022HANSARD Refugees from UkraineI and my constituents in North Ayrshire and Arran welcome any improvements that can be made to the current scheme for those Ukrainians who are fleeing violence, but there still…10 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseFuel duty has remained at around 58p a litre for the last 12 years, but consumers also pay 20% VAT, which is just under 12p a litre. Consumers pay tax on the tax, which means they…10 Mar 2022HANSARD Penrose Review: UK Competition and Consumer PolicyI am delighted to participate in this debate on UK competition and consumer policy in response to the Penrose review. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Weston-super-Mare (John…08 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling-up White Paper: Impact on Regional InequalityScotland was promised £1.5 billion a year when the UK left the European Union, as part of a so-called Brexit bonanza. In reality, only £172 million has been announced so far. That…07 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsTransparency International recently estimated that more than £1.5 billion-worth of UK property was bought by Russian oligarchs accused of corruption or links to the Kremlin…07 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMany of my constituents are deeply concerned about the standing charges on their energy bills. For those whose energy consumption is low, from next month, when increases kick in,…03 Mar 2022HANSARD Regional Inequalities: Child PovertyI am delighted to participate in this debate on regional inequalities and child poverty on behalf of the Scottish National party. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz…02 Mar 2022HANSARD Shared Prosperity Fund: Devolved AdministrationsThe Minister mentioned the importance of his Government working in partnership with the devolved Governments. I am sure we are all pleased to hear that. Would he therefore like to…01 Mar 2022HANSARD Shared Prosperity Fund: Devolved AdministrationsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The fact is that a number of organisations, including the European Marine Energy Centre, are very concerned about funding going forward,…01 Mar 2022HANSARD Shared Prosperity Fund: Devolved AdministrationsThank you, Sir Edward. It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on the shared prosperity fund and the devolved Governments, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Belfast South…01 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctionsCan the Foreign Secretary explain why the Russian ambassador to the UK is yet to be dismissed, and will she do all that she can to encourage the Governments of all Western…28 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I listened to the Home Secretary’s earlier statement with interest, but clarity is needed. I have constituents who have family members in Ukraine, some of them frail and…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government say that they want to be a world leader on animal welfare. However, despite a ban on the production of animal fur products and foie gras in the UK, there is, as of…24 Feb 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaThe hon. Gentleman talks about the close relationship between India and the UK. Does he agree that that relationship puts the UK in a unique position to be a positive force for…24 Feb 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaI am delighted to participate in this afternoon’s debate, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing it. I also pay tribute to him and to the…24 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure the Leader of the House will share the widespread condemnation of the animal cruelty displayed by the West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma, which took place in front of a…10 Feb 2022