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HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilWill the Minister give way?30 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesI thank the hon. Lady for that. That clarification would be helpful; the thought of people being forced into vaccination trials is abhorrent. We warmly welcome everyone who has…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesYou encouraged us to intervene on the Minister, Sir Christopher, and I am sure he is delighted that I am doing so, although he might not have the answer to my question immediately…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesI agree entirely. That is what the global agenda of sustainable development goals is for. We can raise standards around the world on education, health, access to water and…22 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher, and I think this is the first time I have spoken in the Boothroyd Room version of Westminster Hall. I thank all…22 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsThe Prime Minister said that no countries have raised concerns about the aid cuts. Well, I can give him a list as long as my arm of organisations and projects that are going to be…16 Jun 2021HANSARD British CouncilDoes the Minister not understand that funding for next year is no remedy for cuts, decisions and closures that will take place now? There will be long-term consequences as a…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government Handling and PreparednessThe Secretary of State spoke earlier about the donation of surplus vaccines and other PPE and medical equipment to India and other developing countries. How does that square with…27 May 2021HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementWhat plans his Department has for transitioning to permanent trading arrangements under the UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement.27 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House arrange for a debate and votes in this House before the hybrid proceedings lapse on 21 June? We cannot just have some return to the status quo ante as…27 May 2021HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementFrom the testimony we heard at the Joint Committee session yesterday and the answers we have had today, we know that the Government are in complete chaos on all of this. They went…27 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressMay I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) on his appointment as SNP Chief Whip? I wish him every success in that role. Queen’s Speech…11 May 2021HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdatePope Francis is due to visit Iraq in the coming days. It is the first visit of a pope in the country’s history and he is expected to visit some of the ancient Christian…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid SecurityI welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place. He has the big shoes of my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) to fill. We all thank those in the House…04 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Prime Minister’s 10-point plan has been condemned by environmentalists as a wish list, DEFRA has been criticised by the Public Accounts Committee for failing to drive…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid SecurityWhat recent assessment the Commission has made of its effectiveness in making the House of Commons a covid-secure environment.04 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsWe know that the Prime Minister is the proud leader of a British nationalist party, and he says that his no to another independence referendum in Scotland is final, so why are his…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsI will just say to the right hon. Member for Warley (John Spellar) that art knows no boundaries or borders. The creative sector is the life and soul of Glasgow North, and it has…02 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Is it possible to put on the record the support and solidarity of the Scottish National party and the people of Scotland with the people of…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe all know that, despite the Prime Minister’s experience as a Mayor, he has called the devolution settlement a “disaster” and a “mistake”. Is that loathing of Scotland’s…22 Feb 2021