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HANSARDSpeaker’s ConferenceI thank the Leader of the House for moving the motion. I congratulate Mr Speaker on considering the issue and ensuring that we all have the opportunity to consider the environment…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsWell, there we have it, in the Minister’s own words, as clear as he could possibly be: it is abundantly clear that the Government have absolutely no intention whatsoever of moving…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely and utterly right. I do not think that, in my 20-odd years in the House, I have seen it in such a dilapidated condition, when public trust in the…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsMy hon. and learned Friend is coming to the right conclusions about the Government’s indecision and apparently clear intention of not having an ethics adviser put in place at the…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsObviously, I am not going to discuss any sort of leaked information that has been passed on to the press. What I will say to the hon. Gentleman is that if he is sitting in a glass…21 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry I was not in my place last week, Mr Speaker, to enjoy all the fun. But I don’t know what those 140 Tory MPs were possibly thinking. Don’t they know that Scotland needs…16 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhen I first saw that there was to be a change to tomorrow’s business, I just presumed that it was to introduce the “making the UK an international pariah Bill”, which we all…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI add to the congratulations on Doncaster being named a city. Dunfermline, my hometown in Scotland, was also added to that list. There is only one issue that our constituents want…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportRarely in my 21 years in this House have I heard such utter drivel as we have been presented with today. I have tried to find words to capture what the Prime Minister said:…25 May 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAnother week, and yet again I find no scheduling of an emergency Budget. This Tory-induced cost of living crisis is leaving our constituents in the worst situation and conditions…19 May 2022HANSARDFuture Defence Policy and the Armed ForcesThe Secretary of State will know that the Scottish Affairs Committee, of which the hon. Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) is an assiduous member, is conducting a series…18 May 2022HANSARDBusiness QuestionTo that list, of course, we should add the Prime Minister, who sunk the Conservatives from second place to third place in Scotland, so well done to him. I thank the Leader of the…12 May 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesA few people have said today that this has been a curious debate, and indeed it has been. It has been variously sombre, angry, reflective and even at times quasi-religious. Most…21 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI too would like to wish a very happy birthday to Her Majesty, and also to his majesty the hon. Member for Gateshead (Ian Mearns), as we on these Benches always refer to him. I…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesAbsolutely, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would never dare move away from the motion before the House, and I find even the suggestion that I would quite shocking! Let me conclude. This…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe Prime Minister was asked this question yesterday and he failed to give a reply, but I am pretty sure that his human shield will be able to answer this today. Why did Allegra…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateThe Prime Minister spent less than two minutes addressing his lawbreaking in his statement to the House; that is somewhat less than the full account he has promised for the last…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn view of the dramatic return of partygate, may we have a debate on what criminality actually is? I know it seems absurd to have to ask such a question, but I think we need to…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish all our Celtic cousins a very happy St Patrick’s day and welcome Nazanin home to her family. The Leader of the House is absolutely right to pay tribute to the shadow Leader…17 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineI am happy to accept that challenge; I heard the Deputy Prime Minister raise it at Prime Minister’s questions, too. All the necessary safeguarding has been done and put in place.16 Mar 2022