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HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsWe can all agree with the Minister that the reputations, mental health and lives of the victims of this scandal have been ruined. Alan Bates, the former sub-postmaster who led the…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank my hon. Friend for giving way; I predict that he will continue to be generous with his time as we all seek to intervene on him. I appreciate that the focus of this debate…10 Jun 2020HANSARDConduct of Mr Dominic Cummings during the COVID-19 pandemicHuge numbers of my constituents have contacted me angry and upset about the Prime Minister’s senior adviser breaking the lockdown rules that they so scrupulously followed, with…10 Jun 2020HANSARDSale of Riot Equipment to the United States of AmericaMy constituents in North Ayrshire and Arran have watched the unfolding events in the United States. They have alarmed and appalled them and led them to reflect on inequality in…09 Jun 2020HANSARDHouse Business during the PandemicI thank the Leader of the House for once again giving way. He is very generous with his time. I have been a bit reluctant to intervene on him, because BBC Parliament continues to…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHouse Business during the PandemicDoes the Leader of the House not agree that not allowing MPs who are shielding to participate fully in this House is disenfranchising them and it is cruel and unnecessary? For…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessProtecting jobs and businesses is important, but the Chancellor’s announcement on the covid job retention scheme— [ In audible . ]12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Defence Science and Technology LaboratoryWhat work the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is undertaking to tackle the spread of covid-19.12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Defence Science and Technology LaboratoryIt has been reported that the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is conducting studies on Citriodiol, an ingredient found in insect repellent, to test its effect on…12 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Protecting jobs and businesses is important, but the Chancellor’s announcement on the jobs retention scheme— [ In audible . ] Although the scheme has…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Developing CountriesWhat assessment her Department has made of the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on developing countries.29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Developing CountriesThe United Nations has warned that the world is at risk of widespread famine “of biblical proportions”, with the number suffering from hunger potentially rising from 135 million…29 Apr 2020HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and SafetyTime is slipping away. I appreciate all the Minister is saying about what the Government are doing to make prison officers feel more valued and safe, but I must press him on the…18 Mar 2020HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and SafetyI am pleased to participate in this important debate, and I share the concerns of the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), who is unable to be here today. I thank my hon.…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI look forward to hearing from the Minister, who is speaking from a sedentary position. The ATM Industry Association has warned that one fifth of Scotland’s free ATMs will start…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI echo the thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) for securing this important debate. I feel as if I have spent quite a lot of time in the five years…18 Mar 2020HANSARDAlcohol HarmOkay. I will give way briefly.17 Mar 2020HANSARDAlcohol HarmI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. As I will go on to say, there is no room for complacency in any part of the United Kingdom. There are things that work that every part…17 Mar 2020HANSARDAlcohol HarmI listened carefully when the Minister said that the Government currently have no plans to implement minimum unit pricing. In the light of that, and given the funding and…17 Mar 2020HANSARDAlcohol HarmI am pleased to be participating in this debate. I begin by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) for giving us a very thoughtful and comprehensive opening…17 Mar 2020