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HANSARDPoverty Levels in ScotlandThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that, by October this year, one in five households in Scotland had already had to go without food or without heat because they could not…20 Dec 2022HANSARDPoverty Levels in Scotland5. What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of his policies on levels of poverty in Scotland.20 Dec 2022HANSARDAnnual Fisheries Negotiations with EU and North Atlantic StatesI am surprised to hear the Minister say that he could not make a statement on this before today, because there was a statement on the Government website on 9 December. I welcome…20 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureWe have heard a lot about mandates recently. Clearly, as my hon. Friend mentioned, in 2021, the pro-independence parties got more than 50% of the vote on the list vote, which is…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureI agree with the hon. Gentleman’s excoriating denunciation of the failings of the Conservative party; will he explain why it is that in my Fife, his Edinburgh and all over…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureI have no doubt that Hansard got that. The hon. Gentleman was given the chance to name one less powerful devolved Parliament in the world and he could not think of one. I doubt if…14 Dec 2022HANSARDScotland’s FutureEarlier today, I had the great privilege of standing a few yards away on the Floor of the House and announcing that the House had followed the lead of the SNP in voting against a…14 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Scottish National party in this afternoon’s debate, and I find myself in a strange position: after…07 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI endorse and share the thanks of both the previous speakers to all those who have helped the democratic process to happen. Obviously, we are not particularly happy about the…07 Dec 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI certainly appreciate the Minister’s concern that we might see precautionary regulation, but is the best way to avoid that not simply to restrict the removal of liability to…07 Dec 2022HANSARDResponding to MPs’ Queries: DWP PerformanceBefore I begin, I hope it is in order, Madam Deputy Speaker, for me to place on record my hearty congratulations to my hon. Friends the Members for Aberdeen South (Stephen Flynn)…06 Dec 2022HANSARDResponding to MPs’ Queries: DWP PerformanceI believe there would be major repercussions—PARLYapp would probably go into meltdown—if I declined to take the intervention.06 Dec 2022HANSARD Government PPE ContractsMay I take my hon. Friend back to his comments earlier about due diligence? We all heard the Minister a few minutes ago claiming that due diligence was carried out in every single…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Government PPE ContractsI can personally vouch for what my hon. Friend has said about the development of the manufacturing industry in Scotland, because there is an outstanding manufacturer in my…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Government PPE ContractsI certainly support the motion, and I commend the Opposition for devoting part of their Opposition day to it. It is perhaps unfortunate that they did not realise that another very…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Government PPE Contractsrose —06 Dec 2022HANSARDResponding to MPs’ Queries: DWP PerformanceThat is absolutely correct. I would not for a second want my comments to be taken as any sort of slight about the dedication and professionalism of staff at the DWP. There are…06 Dec 2022HANSARDResponding to MPs’ Queries: DWP PerformanceCan the Minister clarify exactly what “responded to” means? All MPs—certainly everyone who has been an Opposition MP—will have had responses from Ministers that do not tell them…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Finance BillI am wondering whether the teddy should be moved on to the Front Bench. It could become one of the most effective Members of the present Cabinet. The hon. Gentleman mentioned his…30 Nov 2022HANSARD Finance BillDoes the hon. Lady agree that the Government have missed a huge opportunity in limiting the windfall tax to oil and gas companies? They could have introduced a windfall tax on…30 Nov 2022