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HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillI know the Isle of Sheppey. I know Kent very well: the kingdom of Kent is a fine county—the garden of England. I know some of the challenges that the hon. Gentleman rightly…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillWe will also have enjoyed berries from Perthshire—and even Aberdeenshire. All of that depends on migration. I know that, in order to improve their work here, Members will try,…25 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksPope Francis described pride as the most devious of sins, but I wonder if we can be granted a little bit of indulgence and the Minister can take some pride in colleagues from…24 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipWill the Minister give way?24 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. It is good to see how popular this debate is with colleagues. I congratulate the hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield…24 Apr 2025HANSARDHigher EducationI associate myself with the comments about the devastating loss of Pope Francis and the compassion that he showed to the most vulnerable in our society. On a happier note, I wish…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHigher EducationI thank the Secretary of State for his kind remarks about the sad loss of Christina McKelvie. I also note the kind remarks made by the Prime Minister; the whole party is grateful…23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional SupportMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, as always. On fabrication, does she see the connection between the universities, colleges and education sector and the transition?…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentWill the hon. Member give way?02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI think the hon. Member has said enough. His Government have damaged the sector enough, never mind the £12 million, which is structural, that my hon. Friend the Member for Dundee…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI wanted to give the Member the opportunity to intervene because I am going to criticise Scottish Labour and talk about some of its priorities. The difference between English fees…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentWill the hon. Member give way?02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIn following the hon. Member for Colchester (Pam Cox), I should refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am a vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary…02 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 17 March, the Foreign Secretary told the House that there had been “a breach of international law” by Israel in blockading aid getting into Gaza. —[ Official Report , 17 March…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrown Estate: Devolution2. What recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on devolving the Crown Estate.12 Mar 2025HANSARDCrown Estate: DevolutionIn the 2011 Scottish National party manifesto, we committed to have the equivalent of 100% of Scotland’s electricity generated from renewables. The SNP met that target and then…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI join others in congratulating the Secretary of State on the birth of his daughter. That is one gain from Labour that even the SNP can endorse! One of the most important areas…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthIf the Secretary of State had bothered to read in more depth, he would have seen that I was saying something that he once agreed with: leaving the EU has left us more isolated. He…05 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI congratulate the hon. Member on his contribution. He and I disagree on a lot, but not on this. Will he pay tribute to those who work with the conflict, stability and security…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Plan for NeighbourhoodsThe Minister and I had a very consensual exchange yesterday at questions, and he knows that Arbroath has been exceptional in this endeavour. Can he assure me that where…04 Mar 2025