Contributions
1,152 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDDraft Small Charitable Donations Act (Amendment) Order 2019That is very helpful. I do not necessarily disagree with any of it, but I would be concerned about standing in the way of a relatively minor uplift that would be beneficial,…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI was going to make that exact point in my peroration. Members can probably guess what that will be. The problem is that this deal is not good enough. It has already been rejected…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThat is highly amusing. They voted to remain under the conditions we currently have. I will come back to what the relationship between Scotland and the European Union should be. I…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI absolutely take that point. Of course, if we want to keep going back into history, the European Coal and Steel Community was founded in response to the second world war to link…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hanson, and a rare pleasure to be back in Westminster Hall. Before I was appointed Chief Whip for the SNP, I covered a…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe United Kingdom has consistently negotiated derogations, alternative arrangements, opt-outs and so on throughout its history. The point of membership of the European Union is…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI was coming to a conclusion, but if the hon. Lady is very keen I will give way.04 Feb 2019HANSARDClosure of St George’s Cross branch of the Bank of ScotlandThere are bank branch closures happening up and down the country from a large number of different outlets. Today’s petition concerns the Bank of Scotland in St George’s Cross in…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI think that would be completely unnecessary. Clearly, there are going to have to be arrangements made for the border with Northern Ireland. If it is possible to do that in…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionNo. I am sorry, a wall?04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionNo, because we support remaining in the European Union. That brings me to my final point, which is about the treatment of Scotland in all of the debate. As I said to the hon.…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWell, 22% of the people who voted in Glasgow North voted to leave the European Union. Some 78% voted to remain, and recent analysis suggests that figure will be even higher if and…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI take that point. Nevertheless, jobs are at risk and there is massive uncertainty, and it is in large part to do with the cliff edge that we face because of Brexit. From the…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWell, that is where its parent company is and where it currently has factories it can easily locate to. The point is that it is not choosing to stay here in the United Kingdom…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Priorities7. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the priorities for his Office.31 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PrioritiesI suppose we should congratulate the Attorney General on his appointment to the glorious new negotiating troika that is going to solve in the next two weeks all the problems that…31 Jan 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: WomenI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. If there were a free vote tomorrow, there would be an overwhelming majority in this House in favour of justice for the WASPI…31 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Scotland6. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the economic effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU customs union and single market.29 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ScotlandWill the Minister confirm that we do not actually know any of the full economic effects because the Treasury has not conducted an economic analysis of the Prime Minister’s deal?…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy hon. Friend makes a very powerful point. It is not simply about providing labour; it is also about the taxes that these immigrants will pay, which are needed to fund the social…28 Jan 2019