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HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsLast year, this House agreed with, among others, Extinction Rebellion that we are now living in a climate emergency. Does the Minister accept that this Government have failed the…07 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]I am thankful for the opportunity to speak in this debate on an issue that is vital to many of my constituents. This is a Bill born of Brexit, and I, like many, am deeply…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Conduct of Business After the Whitsun RecessThank you, Mr Speaker. Across Scotland, we are dissuading people from travelling large distances, for fear of spreading the virus further and overloading rural communities. Does…20 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to take part in this general debate on covid-19 and to be a voice for the people of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill in…12 May 2020HANSARDSocial SecurityI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute today on a matter that affects many charities, small companies and amateur clubs across my constituency and across Scotland. I…05 May 2020HANSARD Caging of Farm AnimalsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I was very keen to take part in this debate because it is in response to a public petition. As a result, we are…16 Mar 2020HANSARDNew Hospital ProjectsDuring the election campaign, the Prime Minister promised 40 new hospitals, but the Government have only pledged funding for six: £2.7 billion. After more than five years of…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipScotland cast its biggest ever vote on a proposition when it voted by 62% to remain in the EU. More people in Scotland voted to remain in the EU than voted to remain in the United…27 Feb 2020HANSARDReoffending ReductionIn Scotland, we have seen a fall in reoffending rates, which are now at a 20-year low. This is a remarkable achievement by the Scottish Government, who have reformed the justice…25 Feb 2020HANSARDFisheriesCan the Secretary of State reveal whether the UK Government’s stated intention of agreeing a mechanism of co-operation within the EU on fishing will include an extended agreement…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Retail Workers: ProtectionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary, and to take part in this important debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) on securing…11 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Delayed Roll-OutThis Government need to take a long, hard look at themselves and the pressures they are placing on hard-working, low-income families and individuals. I do not trust the Minister’s…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (Ruth Edwards). I congratulate her on a fantastic speech and tell her to listen out for a reference to Nottingham Forest…03 Feb 2020