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HANSARD Nolan PrinciplesI rise to address the Nolan principles. I wish I could say, as the dentist might, that the next 30 minutes should be pain-free, but I cannot; this is going to hurt, and it is not…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Nolan PrinciplesIf it is a brief one.12 Nov 2025HANSARD Nolan PrinciplesIt always strikes me as very strange that Labour MPs from Scotland who are keen to be elected here spend most of their time talking about events in Holyrood. Why do they not go up…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Nolan PrinciplesI thank the Minister for allowing me to make a short intervention. I appreciate the number of times he has referenced the points I made in my speech. Can he advise us in this…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Nolan PrinciplesIf the intervention is brief.12 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) for securing this important debate. I was delighted that he…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillThis Bill certainly is long overdue. I previously contributed to the excellent debate in Westminster Hall that was secured by the hon. Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne),…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeOn previous occasions, I have paid tribute to the Minister for his sincerity and hard work in this matter, and I add to that the collegiate and consensual way that he approaches…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government came to power on a promise to restore confidence in government, and ensure that Ministers are held to the highest standards. In the light of growing public concern…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On two separate occasions in July and September, the former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the right hon.…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week the Chancellor accepted that Brexit has caused huge damage to the economy. This week sources suggest that the Prime Minister is being advised to go further in his…28 Oct 2025HANSARDChild PovertyThe Child Poverty Action Group estimates that because of this Government’s policies—especially the two-child cap—more than 100 children are dragged into poverty every day. That…27 Oct 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas IndustryI hear the Minister’s reassuring words, but surely he can understand the worry of the workers waking up this morning to the news that they heard. It is not just warm words that…27 Oct 2025HANSARDChild Poverty8. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce the number of children in poverty.27 Oct 2025HANSARD Fishing and Coastal Growth FundI thank the Minister for her response. I would be failing in my duty to my constituents, and indeed to people across Scotland, if I did not reflect the anger, dismay and sense of…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the fishing and coastal growth fund.23 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandWill the hon. Lady give way?22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandI beg your pardon, Madam Deputy Speaker. The hon. Member and other Labour colleagues often refer to problems in the health service in Scotland, but they never point to the fact…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandWhat I find distressing is how Labour Members are always talking down the health service in Scotland, but you avoid mentioning—22 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandThe hon. Gentleman is drawing attention to many issues that he says are the fault of the Scottish Government’s creating difference between Scotland and England. What would he say…22 Oct 2025