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HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to see you back in the Chair again, Ms Ghani. There is a saying that we would all do well to remember every day of our political lives; it is amazing what we can…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords]I begin by wishing a somewhat belated bliadhna mhath ùr—happy new year—to you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and to colleagues. I include in that colleagues across the House who would have…05 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the coming review of human rights legislation explicitly acknowledge the concept of universal human rights—rights that are ours for no reason other than that we are human…14 Dec 2021HANSARDHuman Rights LegislationI first send best wishes for a speedy recovery to my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry), who, had she not tested positive for covid, would…14 Dec 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971The Minister, as every Minister does these days, describes the strategy announced last week as world-beating. I suggest we maybe wait to see how it works before we make those…14 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Solvency 2 (Group Supervision) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is always a pleasure to serve on a Committee that you are chairing, Ms Rees. Like the official Opposition, I do not intend to divide the Committee on the regulations, because…07 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Solvency 2 (Group Supervision) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I am grateful to the Minister for giving way, and I thank him for the answers that he has provided to almost all of the questions I raised. I do not think he has yet covered the…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelI am pleased to be able to contribute to the debate and I commend the Backbench Business Committee for making time for it. I want to mention some of the petitions that have been…02 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, in a written statement, the Government ended 31 years of cover-up and admitted that, in August 1990, the Government of the day had sufficient time to warn British…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could never have thought that I was about to be called, Madam Deputy Speaker. In a few weeks’ time, the United Kingdom will start to apply import controls to goods coming from…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EU13. What recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of UK trade with the EU.02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelI could not honestly tell the Minister how many cats have owned me in the past. When the last one went to the big cattery in the sky, the reason we chose not to get another one…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade with the EUIf the members of the Minister’s party had not cold-shouldered the positive and constructive suggestions made by the Scottish Government immediately after the referendum—if they…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCode of Conduct: ConsultationI thank the Chair of the Committee on Standards and his colleagues for all the work they have done. I also warmly commend the Chair for the way he has conducted himself over the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCOP27: Finance for Loss and Damage12. What steps he is taking to help ensure that there is a loss and damage facility in place before COP27.01 Dec 2021HANSARDCOP27: Finance for Loss and DamageAs the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) mentioned, the first organisation in the world to give a definite financial commitment to a loss and damage facility…01 Dec 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am not planning to take up all the allotted time until 8.52 pm, although I did warn my colleagues in the SNP group that I was going to take until half-past 8 and then go to a…01 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at least agree that any Member of Parliament whose gross misconduct has led to their being ejected from this place through a recall…25 Nov 2021HANSARDIndependent Fan-led Review of Football GovernanceSome premier league footballers get paid more for a single match than the entire balance sheet value of clubs such as my local constituency team of East Fife. That indicates the…25 Nov 2021HANSARDSupply ChainsA large number of small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in the UK’s supply chain and many rely on imports from the European Union to keep that supply chain going.…25 Nov 2021