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HANSARD Northern IrelandPerhaps I should begin by addressing the remarks made just now by the right hon. Member for Skipton and Ripon (Julian Smith), who said that he thought the SNP was almost ready to…22 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. On this International Women’s Day, research published by the pensions company Scottish Widows has shown that a woman retiring today would have to work to the age of 81 to…08 Mar 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI think we all know why we are here yet again: the continued refusal of some to resume their seats in the Assembly and the continued impasse caused by Conservatives placing Brexit…22 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUUnfortunately for the Minister, and unfortunately for Scotland, the latest data from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs shows that between July and September last year, exports…09 Feb 2023HANSARDExports from Devolved Nations to the EUIt is not just the SNP who are saying what a disaster Brexit has been. With the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies saying that Brexit is clearly an “economic own goal”,…09 Feb 2023HANSARDPublic ServicesTo date, the UK Government have failed to make any additional resources available to meet NHS pay negotiation demands, despite the fact they are the only tier of government on…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Omagh BombingI thank the Secretary of State for the advance notice and sight of his statement. The bomb that exploded on Market Street in Omagh on 15 August 1998 left hundreds of people…02 Feb 2023HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement13. What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the implementation of the UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement.31 Jan 2023HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementI thank the Secretary of State for that answer, but it is quite remarkable, is it not, that three years after the exit from the European Union, this Government are still in…31 Jan 2023HANSARDDevolved Budget for Wales: Impact of Inflation1. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of inflation on the devolved budget for Wales.18 Jan 2023HANSARDDevolved Budget for Wales: Impact of InflationThe Secretary of State says that the budget is increasing by £1.2 billion over the next two years, but inflation has already eroded the purchasing power of the Welsh Government in…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTrade Barriers: Food and FarmingThe New Zealand trade deal will mean an expected £150 million hit to agriculture and food-related industries each year. An impact analysis shows that the Australia trade deal will…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade Barriers: Food and FarmingI think Aberdeenshire farmers will take that with a large pinch of salt. The Secretary of State says that she is a huge believer in British farming and the role it plays in our…15 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ExecutiveNurses across Northern Ireland, England and Wales are planning to take strike action tomorrow. That situation has been averted in Scotland because of the active involvement of the…14 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am spoilt for choice. I think I heard the hon. Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Richard Foord) first. I will then come to the right hon. Member for Warley (John Spellar).12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillThat is certainly an interesting take, and entirely understandable, but I would far rather be making the arguments for Scottish independence on their merit, rather than on how…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that. It is quite clear that the objective was to get chalk on the board rather than to get any trade deal in place that might actually improve on or…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am not sure there is a perfect amount of time, but we can certainly spot a duff deal when it is being rushed through.12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI hear my hon. Friend say that it is the only good clause; we are not looking to amend it. Clearly, the right hon. Member’s views in 2022 are significantly more closely aligned…12 Dec 2022HANSARDTrade (Australia and New Zealand) BillThe hon. Gentleman has communicated that most deftly. The House can see why there was such a rush because we were done a very valuable service the other week by the right hon.…12 Dec 2022