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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillAnd still you cannae win an election.16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy hon. Friend has set out quite a considerable list of things the UK Government could do now to invest in infrastructure projects across Scotland. Does he share the concern my…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI was groaning in despair because all the hon. Gentleman’s remarks deny one fundamental principle: that the people of Scotland are sovereign. The people of Scotland are…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe right hon. Gentleman says he is a democrat. In view of that, does he acknowledge that the Sewel convention says that this Parliament will not normally legislate on areas or…16 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsScottish Government analysis has revealed that ending the transition period in 2020 could cut £3 billion from the Scottish economy over the next two years—on top of the impact of…15 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.15 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation Sectorrose—10 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation SectorNo doubt the hon. Lady shares my disappointment that the Chancellor’s promise of tailored support has not yet materialised. Does she agree that ending furlough in October, just…10 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation SectorThe hon. Lady rightly said that BA had behaved very badly towards its employees, and everybody agrees on that. Will she then explain why she is not willing, and her party is not…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFood Production StandardsWhat advice has the Secretary of State asked for or been given about the liability of the UK Government for damages arising from their failure to ensure that our current standards…10 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation SectorThe hon. Lady has made an important point. Does she agree that because this appalling behaviour towards the workforce has gone unchecked, it has been replicated by other companies…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTourism: Covid-19My hon. Friend is making a passionate defence of Edinburgh, but he will share my concern that our islands, such as the Isle of Arran and the Isle of Cumbrae, have also suffered…10 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI know the hon. Gentleman is short of time, so I thank him for giving way. Does he not agree that we should use every tool available to beat this virus, including extending the…09 Sept 2020HANSARDHunterston B Nuclear Power StationI rise to present a petition to the House of Commons on Hunterston B nuclear power station. The petition states: The petition of residents of the North Ayrshire & Arran…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesWe on the Opposition Benches have heard much today about how generous the Chancellor has been with his support, but does the hon. Member not understand that when tens of thousands…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesWill the hon. Member give way?09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesWhat Opposition Members are asking for is an extension of temporary support. Does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that Government Members are characterising that as a request…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesWill the hon. Member give way?09 Sept 2020HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsDoes the Minister understand the genuine concerns about any plans to reclassify Extinction Rebellion as a criminal group and the implications that this may have for peaceful…07 Sept 2020HANSARDAbolition of the House of LordsI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents of the North Ayrshire and Arran constituency and I do so under great advice from huge numbers of them. The petition…02 Sept 2020