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HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsI am very grateful to be called in such an important debate. The controversial plans to withdraw the universal credit £20 a week uplift are regarded as the biggest single welfare…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Real Fur SalesI absolutely agree with that sentiment. I know that people in Wales are very conscious when it comes to farming and other sentient animals. I take that fully on board, and I hope…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Real Fur SalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. Historically, the UK was the foremost leader when it came to animal welfare—the first island of nations in the world to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesToday, the First Minister of Scotland, in her capacity as leader of the Scottish National party, said this of Brexit: “The impact on daily life is becoming clear. There are…13 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistan PolicyFirst, let me place on the record the readiness and willingness, once again, of North Lanarkshire Council to stand forward for the Afghan refugees, just like we did for the Syrian…13 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillDisturbing, dysfunctional and destructive—three of the most commonly used words by my constituents in their correspondence to me when discussing this anti-refugee Bill. To my…20 Jul 2021HANSARDEthics and Human Rights: Climate ChangeWhat preparations he has made for discussion at COP26 of (a) ethics and (b) human rights matters relating to climate change.14 Jul 2021HANSARDEthics and Human Rights: Climate ChangeI thank the Minister for that answer. Scotland was not only the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency, but the first in the world to establish a dedicated…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Departmental ResponseI thank the Health Secretary for that answer. After the planned changes next week, the Health Secretary is predicting that covid cases will reach 100,000 a day. Research is…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Departmental ResponseWhat recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s response to the covid-19 outbreak.13 Jul 2021HANSARDAid Budget Reduction: Humanitarian ImpactWhat assessment he has made of the potential effect of reductions in the UK aid budget on UK humanitarian work overseas.15 Jun 2021HANSARDAid Budget Reduction: Humanitarian ImpactLast week, the Prime Minister casually dismissed protests against billions of pounds’ worth of aid cuts as “lefty propaganda”. Analysis by Save the Children estimates that at…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray, and I hope that connection with Coatbridge will buy me an extra 30 seconds in this debate.07 Jun 2021HANSARDAnimal WelfareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) on bringing this important debate…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersI commend the hon. Member for Stockton South (Matt Vickers) for leading this debate today. Throughout the coronavirus crisis, key workers across the retail sector have played an…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Business SupportThe Chancellor has announced that the job retention scheme must end in September, yet thousands of workers in Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill remain on furlough, with their…25 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Business SupportWhat discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support to businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.25 May 2021HANSARDClimate SecurityI thank the Minister for that answer. Refugee organisations say that 30 million new displacements last year were caused by floods, storms and wildfires. Acts of nature such as…24 May 2021HANSARDClimate SecurityWhat steps he is taking to improve climate security.24 May 2021HANSARDChild Food PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I commend the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for securing this important debate. We…24 May 2021