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HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThank you, Mr Speaker. I echo the words of the Select Committee Chair: it is not the publicly stated objective of protecting the flow of goods that is at issue here; rather, it is…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationLet me join other Members in marking today as International Women’s Day. It is certainly a day for us to reflect on the contribution of women, and on how we ensure that everyone…08 Mar 2021HANSARDIllegal Puppy TradeI thank the Minister for that response. Puppy smuggling is a trade carried out outside current regulations and it causes considerable distress and suffering. Does the Minister…04 Mar 2021HANSARDIllegal Puppy TradeWhat recent discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on bringing forward legislative proposals to help tackle the illegal puppy trade.04 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: ImplementationThere is considerable anecdotal evidence from food producers that exports continue to be below pre-Brexit levels. With the retailers’ grace period ending this month, export health…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for WomenA recent High Court ruling found the universal credit childcare payment system to be unlawful and discriminatory against women, after a single mother was forced to pay childcare…10 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for WomenWhat recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of Government support for women during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)Allow me to begin by saying how utterly bizarre I found some of the earlier contributions to the debate. It was as if the impact of these changes was all a bit of a jolly lark,…03 Feb 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: ImplementationI extend my best wishes to Mr Poots for a speedy recovery. The indication from the EU that it was considering triggering article 16 was a significant error of judgment—albeit one…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersThe covid-19 pandemic has heralded a challenging period for the aviation sector, and the new increased measures announced for the UK border last week will only make this situation…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Environment BillI want to speak to new clause 10, tabled in the name of Scottish National party and Plaid Cymru colleagues, and also to new schedule 1. My hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East…26 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsThe Home Secretary will be aware that the Scottish Government cannot unilaterally close the border in Scotland to international arrivals. May I therefore ask: in the event that…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillFor all that hon. Members have said that this is a good and necessary Bill, devolution means that it will not have a huge impact on my constituents. The aspects of it that will…26 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerThe Minister has told the House this afternoon that the affected records apply to cases where individuals were arrested and then released with no further action. However, a letter…18 Jan 2021HANSARDServices: EU Relationship[Inaudible.]14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryIn the lead-up to the trade and co-operation agreement, John Ross Jr in Aberdeen said that it “had to endure the government issuing a barrage of useless information”. D. R. Collin…14 Jan 2021HANSARDServices: EU Relationship[Inaudible.]14 Jan 2021HANSARDServices: EU RelationshipWhat discussions she plans to have with her EU counterparts on developing the relationship on services.14 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19Allow me to begin my remarks by sharing the sentiments that have already been expressed about our gratitude to everyone who is currently working to keep us safe and comfortable in…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperIt is absolutely crucial that we achieve transition to net zero, and that that transition is just. There can be no just transition to net zero without the skills and expertise in…14 Dec 2020