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HANSARD Far-right Violence and Online ExtremismSocial media may well have turbo-charged the far right’s ability to organise and communicate, but it also provides an opportunity to watch that. I know the Minister cannot give…18 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Civil Service ResponsibilitiesIt is clear, is it not, that Brexit will mean a lot of change, upheaval and uncertainty for ordinary civil servants throughout the country. I was therefore genuinely astounded to…13 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the right hon. Lady give way?12 Mar 2019HANSARD Housing Associations and Public Contractors: Freedom of InformationThank you, Mr Betts. I can think of no finer way to celebrate my 60th birthday than to be here arguing for an extension of the rights of people to information from the companies…06 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No-Deal PreparationsThank you, Mr Speaker. Let me assure you that, contrary to popular belief, my political conviction has not been moderated or mellowed by the passing of the years. The latest…06 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No-Deal Preparations8. What support the Government is providing to Northern Ireland for preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.06 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUDoes the Minister agree that the phrase “Government policy” implies not just the offering of a choice to the House but an expression by the Government of a preference as to the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUThe right hon. Gentleman seems to be incapable of answering a simple question. If he did indeed tell the Prime Minister to take no deal off the table, let me commend him, because…20 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUComing back to Brexit, the Secretary of State seems to be completely incapable of answering a simple question: given the choice between no deal and extending article 50 to avoid…20 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMeanwhile, in the real world, Scottish Care reports that 30% of social care staff in the highlands are nationals from other European countries. They are paid the real living wage…19 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.19 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKI beg to move, That this House has considered human rights in the UK. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes, I think for the first time. I am delighted to…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKI know we are nearly out of time, so I will be brief. I thank everyone who has participated in the debate. I am slightly concerned that a few more Members did not turn up,…13 Feb 2019HANSARDLegal Aid: Post-Implementation ReviewI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. As others have remarked, at the core of this discussion is access to justice, a principle enshrined not only in the common…07 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Sector ProcurementI am aware that current statute means that wage rates cannot be mandated, but it is possible to use the procurement process to encourage employers to consider paying the real…06 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUMay I begin by associating my colleagues on these Benches with your comments, Mr Speaker, and those of the Secretary of State, regarding Andy Murray? He is indeed a great…16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUI was going to suggest that the Secretary of State is ill-equipped to take this process forward in Scotland, but he makes the argument for me. Given his refusal to engage properly…16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Contingency PlanningIn Scotland, 6% of all social care staff are nationals of European countries. In England the figure is 8%. In Scotland, despite the Scottish Government paying the real living wage…15 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Contingency Planning18. What preparations his Department has made for the UK leaving the EU in March 2019.15 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUAs the hon. Gentleman says, the EU has absolutely no right to do that. It may be concerned about agreeing to certain aspects of the nature of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal, but…14 Jan 2019