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HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a debate—another debate—on Home Office incompetence? I have a constituent who is going to become an overstayer in the country today because she cannot sit her Home…07 Mar 2019HANSARD Windrush Generation and the Home OfficeI am surprised that there are not more people with an interest in this subject. This is a very useful report, as it demonstrates how deeply embedded the hostile environment still…07 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesI congratulate the hon. Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge) on securing this debate. I share with him a lot of interest in this issue and in wider issues, on a…07 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen are the Government going to crack down on ticket reselling websites? A constituent of mine was scammed by being charged over £600 for tickets that should have cost £130 at…07 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Chancellor agree with his right hon. Friend the Environment Secretary, who has told me on a number of occasions that he believes other European countries are looking…05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsWhen hearing these lists about how the opposite of the Midas touch has affected so many aspects of public policy, we should not forget the introduction of English votes for…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Social SecurityOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I notice that we now move on to some 18 different remaining orders, some of which are very important and will affect the outcome of…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this very important debate. In Scotland, the Scottish National party and the Green party in the Scottish Parliament have been able to work…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Future of DFIDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. It is a rare experience for me to be in Westminster Hall these days, but I am delighted to speak about the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) (No. 2) Bill and the reform of the estimates process came in response to the…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Instrumental Music TuitionCan the hon. Gentleman tell us whether the Conservative group on Moray Council have put forward alternative proposals for the budget given that it abandoned the administration…25 Feb 2019HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Right to WorkI wonder whether in her own surgery the right hon. Lady has ever had to look an asylum-seeking constituent in the eye and explain to them why they are forced to walk around with a…25 Feb 2019HANSARDDivisions of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman will be delighted to know that I took his advice from the previous House of Commons Commission questions and wrote to the Chair of the Procedure Committee…21 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State told me a few weeks ago that he believed that other European countries would be looking enviously at the United Kingdom’s withdrawal agreement and its…21 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUDoes Secretary of State accept that no form of Brexit is better for Scotland than our current deal, which is membership? On that basis, will he take the opportunity now to rule…20 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU1. What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU. It is good to see the Benches so busy for Scotland questions.20 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed DealMy sense is that the Minister is actually starting to admit that there is no analysis of the withdrawal agreement, so I just want to press him. The withdrawal agreement was laid…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region DealThe hon. Gentleman will of course be aware that the Department for International Development has a significant presence in East Kilbride, so will he take this opportunity to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDRetirement of the Clerk of the HouseIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate on behalf of the Scottish National party. My hon. Friend the Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) sends apologies for…13 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Small Charitable Donations Act (Amendment) Order 2019The spokesperson for the official Opposition, the hon. Member for Norwich South, raised some interesting points, but I did not pick up whether he supports the draft order. It is…12 Feb 2019