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HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessThe Minister was asked what assurances he could give about food supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit, and he gave none. He was asked what mandate exists publicly for a…27 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationWill the Minister give way?26 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Last week, a brain tumour ended the life of Sarah Wands from Markinch in my constituency. Sarah was 44 years old and a brilliantly gifted young mathematician and…26 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigrationMay I take the Minister back to her comments on the Migration Advisory Committee? I note with interest that she wants us to accept everything that committee says, but seems…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Refugees from the Middle East and North AfricaI am pleased to be able to contribute to this debate. I commend the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) for securing it. I also commend her not only for the…19 Jun 2019HANSARD EU/British Citizens’ RightsI commend the hon. Member for South Leicestershire (Alberto Costa) not only for securing this urgent question but for his tireless efforts on behalf of EU nationals in the UK and…18 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseI have enormous respect for the right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn), the Chair of the Exiting the European Union Committee, on which I serve, and I know that he…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseIt is a pleasure to speak this afternoon for Scotland’s national party in this debate. I congratulate the official Opposition and thank them for giving us this opportunity. I…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady makes a very valid point. I think the more important point is that the motion would allow, on one particular day in two weeks’ time, the elected Members of this…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseAbsolutely. I agree entirely. Of course, we were told by the hon. Member for St Albans (Mrs Main) that the motion is premature. I wonder if she could tell us on which future…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseIf we asked a lot of business leaders just now what their ideal option would be if they had a completely free choice, I think most would say, “Don’t leave.” Those who were pushing…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseI say once again that it is not premature for the Opposition to have tabled the motion today. This is the last chance they have, and I, for one, am very grateful they have decided…12 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend makes a very valid point. Unfortunately, on that occasion, as on too many occasions, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister was listening to nobody apart from her own…12 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme13. What steps his Department is taking to promote the EU settlement scheme.10 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeIf these people genuinely are the Home Secretary’s friends, colleagues and neighbours, perhaps the Government should start to treat them as such, instead of preparing to make them…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Hong KongI congratulate the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Catherine West) on securing this urgent question and I thank you for granting it, Mr Speaker. Anyone who saw last week’s…10 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I say that an ability to make glory out of a football defeat qualifies you for honorary membership of the tartan army, Mr Speaker. On 1 May, a constituent of mine and his…06 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. We know that the Government have been spending a lot of our money on private polling to find out what the people of Scotland think about their so-called precious Union. Are…05 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesIf there had been 1 million Conservative voters—yes, I know—threatened with disenfranchisement by uncertainty about whether the elections would take place, the Government would…04 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Extension Period NegotiationsWhy is Thomas Cook in danger of going bust if people are still booking holidays in Europe?22 May 2019