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HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsThe diminishing number of people in Scotland who still vote Tory tend to live in remote and rural areas, so I am sure they will be delighted that by the Government’s own…14 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Asylum SeekersWhat assessment she has made of the adequacy of support and accommodation for asylum seekers during the covid-19 outbreak.13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Asylum SeekersIs the Minister suggesting that he would not give these things to people who need them, no matter what their background or where they come from? He was good enough to meet…13 Jul 2020HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy hon. Friend the Member for Dundee West (Chris Law) would normally lead for the Scottish National party on this issue. He is unable to attend because of the pandemic and because…09 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe support packages are welcome and better late than never, but the Secretary of State is still not answering questions about how self-employed creators will be supported through…09 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusProfessor Michael Baker, who formulated New Zealand’s world-leading elimination strategy, has told the UK: “You have all the tools you need to pursue containment and elimination…07 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition believe that there is no border between England and Scotland, perhaps we can have a debate on the Scottish Adjacent Waters…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryThe constituents I met as part of The Time is Now climate lobby on Tuesday want Government at all levels to move further and faster to tackle the climate emergency and build back…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryWhat recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s plans to support economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.02 Jul 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWhat discussions he has had with international (a) development non-governmental organisations and (b) counterparts of the Secretary of State for International Development on the…30 Jun 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeAs chair of the all-party group on Malawi, I hope the Foreign Secretary will join me in welcoming the election of Lazarus Chakwera as the new President. Malawi has benefited from…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersPeople make Glasgow, and our city remains united in wanting to give the warmest of welcomes to those who choose to make their home among us, but what asylum seekers have…29 Jun 2020HANSARDXinjiang: UyghursI have constituents who have repeatedly raised concerns with me about China’s human rights record, whether on Buddhists in Tibet or Falun Gong practitioners, and now we are faced…29 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardI congratulate the Petitions Committee and the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) on opening the debate and securing the time for it. I also…25 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI was not in the Chamber earlier, but just before the Minister comes to a conclusion, I wish to thank her for her comments about the engagement she has had with my hon. Friend the…23 Jun 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackOf course, we join all the tributes that have been paid to everybody affected by this terrible attack. It is the third terrorist attack since the UK terror threat level was…22 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThe London mayoral elections have been delayed by a year. The conference of the parties on climate has been delayed by more than a year. Where is the harm in delaying the Brexit…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningThe Secretary of State mentioned colleges in his statement, but does he recognise the important role that universities are playing as well in providing additional support for…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderWe will overlook the irony of the Home Secretary saying that mass gatherings are unlawful, while hundreds of us are required to gather here in Westminster. I wonder if she…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHouse Business during the PandemicI congratulate the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing the debate. It is important that we have the opportunity to consider these matters in the…08 Jun 2020