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HANSARDAlcohol HarmI am worried about time, so I will press on, if that is okay. That legislation was associated with a 2.6% reduction in consumption in the 12-month period following its…17 Mar 2020HANSARDSentience and Welfare of AnimalsI thank the hon. Lady for sharing those points. I say to the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder)—I will not call him a new Member because we have said that enough—that I…16 Mar 2020HANSARDSentience and Welfare of AnimalsI am sorry; I have finished.16 Mar 2020HANSARD Caging of Farm AnimalsI am very happy to participate in this debate, although I have a sense of déjà vu because, now that we have established and agreed that animals are sentient beings, by definition…16 Mar 2020HANSARDSentience and Welfare of AnimalsI am pleased to participate in this debate, secured by a petition with over 100,000 signatures, just like the debate on farm animals immediately after this one. I thank the hon.…16 Mar 2020HANSARDSentience and Welfare of AnimalsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He is a new Member to the House, and I am sure he is a welcome Member to his friends and colleagues. I am sure he will correct me…16 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe UK Government consider Saudi Arabia an ally and important trading partner. Will the Leader of the House make a statement setting out what influence he thinks the UK Government…12 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTo celebrate World Book Day and the joy of reading, will the Leader of the House make a statement setting out his support for a zero VAT rate on digital and audio books in the…05 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office and Horizon SoftwareI am sure the hon. Lady will agree that this whole episode has had far-reaching consequences for those affected by it. She will also be aware that the Select Committee on…05 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. In Scotland, 204 free cash machines closed last year. Alongside access to local banks and post office services being cut, that is having a hugely detrimental impact on high…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentIt is no surprise that these parental bereavement pay and leave measures are warmly welcomed across the House and across the United Kingdom. Several of us in the House have had…03 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipBrexit will be extremely damaging for Scotland in a range of ways. The difference between me and the Minister is that he is a British nationalist, whereas I am a Scottish…27 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWith further international discussions taking place in May in New York, will the Leader of the House make a statement explaining the UK Government’s hostility to the treaty on the…27 Feb 2020HANSARDOnline Harms LegislationThis week saw celebrations to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people on Safer Internet Day. Will the Minister join me in…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe charity Independent Age estimates that 2,754 pensioner households in my constituency of North Ayrshire and Arran are missing out on a combined £7.4 million every year in…13 Feb 2020HANSARD Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman SchemeThe Minister has conceded that the problem is that not all ombudsmen are equal, so what we need to do is level up. She will be aware of calls to refer the entire ombudsman…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman SchemeMartin Lewis, the money saving expert, has done a significant piece of work on this issue in his 2017 report, “Sharper teeth: the consumer need for ombudsman reform”. Does my hon.…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Retail Workers: ProtectionI thank the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) for securing the debate. I am delighted to participate. I should declare that some 30-plus years ago I worked in betting…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Retail Workers: ProtectionWill the Minister tell the Chamber whether he has looked at the measures put in place in Scotland, and what, if anything, the Ministry of Justice in England can learn from what is…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Historical Stillbirth Burials and CremationsI am very pleased to participate in this debate today. I echo the thanks that have been expressed to the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for securing this debate and…06 Feb 2020