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HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsI will not, because I have only two minutes left. Others have remarked that all these practical obstacles to PR suggest that nobody has ever tried it, but the truth is that we…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. Before I start, on behalf of the Scottish National party, I offer my warmest congratulations to English colleagues…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsThe hon. Gentleman makes the point well, and I agree with him. First past the post does not allow for political dialogue and discussion, but keeps it under wraps and prevents it.…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Voter ID PilotsThere is one instance of voter fraud in this country for every 1.6 million votes cast. It is a problem that is so minor as really not to exist at all, yet it continues to be the…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Access to Medical CannabisReuben Young is an 11-year-old boy in my constituency who suffers from myoclonic astatic epilepsy, which is a severe and rare form of epilepsy. His mother, Emma, is at her wits’…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with First Minister of Wales1. What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU.03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?03 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with First Minister of WalesGiven the new easy listening approach of the Prime Minister, will the Government give a commitment that they will discuss any new proposals that they make on withdrawal from the…03 Apr 2019HANSARD PrivilegesThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have been keeping an eye on you carefully to make sure that I do not stray beyond the bounds or limitations that were set. I shall conclude simply…02 Apr 2019HANSARD PrivilegesI rise on behalf of the Scottish National party to support the resolution and to urge the House to vote for it, although sadly without any great hope or expectation that doing so…02 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI had not intended to speak in this debate, but I wish to do so briefly because I am astonished and not a little outraged at what is happening. Members of the public who are…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with Scottish GovernmentTwice the elected representatives of the British people have rejected the Government’s withdrawal agreement, and today we move on to consider alternatives. I know that the…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentThat is self-evidently true. What is deliverable is to go back to the EU, remove the red lines and seek a new set of discussions with a new objective. My belief is that the EU…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentIt seems that we are not to leave the European Union on 29 March after all. Let me begin by offering my commiserations to the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr…27 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with Scottish GovernmentWe can only interpret that to mean that there are circumstances in which the Secretary of State for Scotland would consent to a no-deal Brexit. In doing so, he stands against the…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilOn seven occasions the Prime Minister has referred to the result of the 2014 Scottish referendum and correctly observed that a majority of people voted to remain in the United…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActIn opening this debate, the deputy Prime Minister cautioned against voting for amendment (a) because he said that it would alter the relationship between the Executive and the…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionWithout using vocabulary that I think you would find unacceptable, Mr Speaker, I cannot adequately convey the extent of my disgust at how the Prime Minister is treating…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Service Compensation SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Buck. I am not sure if it constitutes an interest under the legislation, but I am a member of the Public and Commercial Services…19 Mar 2019HANSARD InterserveThe Minister puts a brave face on things and tries to spin well but the truth is that, first with Carillion and now with Interserve, the collapse of these major multinational…18 Mar 2019