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HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently visited the ARCHIE Foundation at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. It does amazing work to help my constituents and parents who are going through difficult and…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell). The Government’s Queen’s Speech sets out a bold and ambitious domestic agenda,…24 Oct 2019HANSARDFreeports6. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the economic merits of freeports.17 Oct 2019HANSARDFreeportsGiven Aberdeen’s new harbour expansion, which is supported in part by UK Government investment, and a growing cluster of subsea businesses near Aberdeen International airport,…17 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyI warmly welcome my good friend to the Dispatch Box—he is doing a great job—and if he wants to visit Aberdeen on his way up to Moray, he will be more than welcome. Can he give a…07 Oct 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateI agree with what my hon. Friend is saying. As he says, following the referendum, the division—particularly in terms of language—is still there. It is unhelpful when people who…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring the summer recess, I met the wonderful international volunteers at Simeon Care in my constituency. May we have a debate that would celebrate and recognise the important…05 Sept 2019HANSARDStrength of the Union9. What steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Union.04 Sept 2019HANSARDStrength of the UnionDoes my hon. Friend agree that all four nations of our United Kingdom benefit from the close bonds of our Union and that, as we leave the EU with powers returning from Brussels,…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsI know that, like me, my right hon. Friend has deep concerns about the unfair retrospective loan charge. It is tearing families apart, driving people to despair and reportedly…04 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitCanada is in the Commonwealth, and is a close friend, ally and defence to trade. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the nature of his discussions with the Canadian…03 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsA year ago, Lewis Pugh was completing his long swim along the length of the English channel, from Land’s End to Dover. That incredible feat highlighted the need for full…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentI know that my right hon. Friend, from his head to his toes, is a committed and passionate Unionist. Does he therefore agree that, as we leave the European Union on 31 October as…25 Jul 2019HANSARDDrug Consumption Room (Glasgow)Scotland’s drug death rate is three times higher than in the rest of the UK. Does my right hon. Friend therefore agree that in addition to UK-wide action, the Scottish Government…24 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Tuesday, we learned that drug-related deaths in Scotland have reached their highest level on record—three times higher than the rest of the UK and the highest in the developed…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasI congratulate the Members who helped secure today’s debate on this very important matter. The persecution of Christians around the globe is felt by many both within and outwith…18 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin), and I want to add my thanks to the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) for…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, and there is not much more that I can say, because I wholeheartedly agree with him that there is far more scope for us to work…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI thank the hon. Lady. There is a lot of merit in what she has suggested; it would be a constructive way to resolve disputes. As has been said, devolution is not the end of the…11 Jul 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationThere is no question about the success of the compulsory microchipping of dogs. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that basing the need for the microchipping of cats on the risk that…17 Jun 2019