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HANSARDFood BanksI agree with my hon. Friend. Poverty can be an incredibly isolating experience, with people becoming more and more withdrawn as money weighs heavily on their mind in all waking…19 Nov 2024HANSARDFood BanksThe hon. Member makes a powerful point; I completely agree, and I will refer to that later. A quick chat with a volunteer can provide vital reassurance to those who need to use a…19 Nov 2024HANSARDFood BanksI am greatly encouraged by the unanimity that has been shown today and want to thank everyone who contributed to the debate. Seeking and securing the debate, and coming here today…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Thank you for providing time for this important question. Last Thursday in this place, during an urgent question to the Minister for…18 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareWhile Scotland’s public sector is facing a £500 million bill for the Chancellor’s reckless national insurance hike, Scotland’s charities, including hospices, face a £75 million…14 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Capture and StorageI thank the Minister for her encouraging answer. Acorn, including the St Fergus site in Aberdeenshire, not only has a significant role to play in achieving net zero in Scotland,…12 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Capture and Storage6. What plans he has to support the development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects at Acorn.12 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI congratulate all those who made their maiden speeches today. This Budget is heralded as a Budget for rebuilding Britain, so let us take a closer look at one or two aspects of…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingYou are describing the new deal that you are going to reach with the European Union, but it does not address the problems to do with freedom of movement and the labour shortages…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) for calling this debate today and for his historical inputs,…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of FishingDoes the hon. Member agree that it might be advantageous for the administration or development of visas for these hard-pressed sectors to be devolved to the local Administrations…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesThe Minister has asked Members to be temperate in their language, but there is deep anger in Scotland and in my constituency about these announcements, which the policy director…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeOne of the report’s recommendations is that charities and support organisations that provide advice to victims and their families be placed on a statutory funding basis. Can the…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Renewable Energy Projects: Community BenefitsIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the National Farmers Union of Scotland accepts the arguments and the case for pylons as opposed to underground cabling?15 Oct 2024HANSARD Renewable Energy Projects: Community BenefitsI am pleased to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire (Mr MacDonald) for calling this important debate.…15 Oct 2024HANSARDPrimary Care Services for Men: England and ScotlandI appreciate that the Secretary of State is unlikely to comment on the Chancellor’s forthcoming statement, but he and his Front-Bench colleagues have already mentioned funding…15 Oct 2024HANSARDActive Travel: Sustrans ModellingThe brilliant cycle to work scheme runs across the four nations of these islands, but under current rules, it cannot be used by people who earn less than £17,000 a year. This…10 Oct 2024HANSARDActive Travel: Sustrans Modelling14. If she will have discussions with Sustrans on the potential role of its tool for modelling and forecasting cycling levels in the promotion of active travel.10 Oct 2024HANSARDEnergy Social TariffsOfgem’s review of standing charges options paper closed for submissions on 20 September. Can the Minister offer any hope for bill payers in Scotland that they will stop being…08 Oct 2024HANSARDCarbon Capture, Usage and StorageI welcome the announcement that has been made, but the Acorn project in St Fergus, between Fraserburgh and Peterhead in my constituency, has been waiting for years, following a…07 Oct 2024