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HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI beg to move, That this House has considered the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary general election and Scotland’s right to choose its constitutional future. We have been waiting a…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureThat is not the subject of today’s debate, but it only takes a cursory reading of statements from European premiers to see that their mood has completely changed and they would…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureIf the hon. Member does not mind, I am going to make some progress. We need to consider what this Chamber’s response would be to that likely outcome. I do not take anything for…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI hope the hon. Gentleman will do me the courtesy of listening to what I say. I made plain the context in which that was said. It was said as a warning to those who supported…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureEverything we do is subject to the will of an endorsement by the people of Scotland; so, obviously, if they do not want to take a particular course of action that we are…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am sorry; I think I have to move on. I am not sure— [ Interruption. ] Am I okay taking some more interventions, Mr Speaker?17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI feel the need to intervene, because a number of colleagues appear to be having some difficulty understanding what we mean when we say we do not want to have a referendum…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am going to make this the last intervention, because I am going to have to get on.17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am grateful to the Minister for spending time discussing things that are not on the Order Paper. Would it be possible for him to address the Question that is on the Order Paper,…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am aiming for a time limit, Mr Speaker, but I give way.17 Mar 2021HANSARDDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportMadam Deputy Speaker, first, can I refer you to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests? I do not think that my continuing association with the live entertainment…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, may I associate myself with the remarks of the shadow Leader of the House and the Leader of the House regarding Holocaust Memorial Day? I would like to ask for a debate on…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I add my congratulations to President Biden and Vice-President Harris? I hope that this Government will embrace the opportunities that their election offers. After this week’s…21 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsThe Edinburgh Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world. I hope the Minister will be aware that this event and others like it have a vital role to play in developing new…19 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, may I associate my party with the comments made regarding Godfrey Cameron and send our condolences to his family? I also take this opportunity to note the sad passing of…14 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)We shall be supporting both motions on the Order Paper tonight. Given the rising infection rates and the fact that our national health service is on the verge of being…13 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFirst, let me welcome the Leader of the House’s conversion to virtual participation. A big majority of those who participated in today’s debate did so safely and efficiently from…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhat a sad and inglorious end to the Brexit adventure: days before the end of transition, we are limping to the finishing line with no idea whether there will be a deal or, if…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt seems the Conservative party’s toxic political cocktail of British exceptionalism and arrogance has hit the buffers of the real world. We await Sunday, but if there is a deal,…10 Dec 2020