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HANSARD Business of the HouseI share the concerns of the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Ellie Chowns) about the closure of the community ownership fund. East Neuk community in my constituency made a…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Employer National Insurance Contributions: CharitiesI am grateful to the hon. Member for securing the debate. I think we can all suggest what the Government are going to say today, and they are not going to change their mind, so…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Budget: ScotlandWill the Minister give way?07 Jan 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportIt is a gross understatement for the Secretary of State to say that 1950s women will be disappointed, especially given that this new Government are setting a precedent by ignoring…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUniversal CreditSome of the farmers who work so hard to put food on our tables find it difficult to put food on the table themselves, and need additional Government support. That used to happen…16 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The families of DS Ross Hunt and PC George Taylor, who were murdered in the line of duty in 1976 and 1983, were recently awarded the Elizabeth Emblem, following a campaign by…05 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityEffective technology is at the centre of an excellent asylum and immigration system. I was at the Minister’s drop-in on e-visas, which I am sure many of us welcome, where there…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. In July, overseas voters—British nationals—were able to vote for Members of Parliament in this House, but in the absence of overseas constituencies, too many are being told…02 Dec 2024HANSARDFishing IndustryMy right hon. Friend talks about stories; I think that is one of our challenges in attracting new people into the industry, which is one of the reasons why we are facing the visa…28 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. Along with my Liberal Democrat colleagues, I welcome these regulations. They are a distinct step in the right…27 Nov 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperIt is all very well us talking about the Department for Work, but a challenge is often that we fail those in employment who are interacting with the benefit system. I have a…26 Nov 2024HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeA major issue of concern for Afghans who have been here since the opening of the scheme is that their residency permits are now up for renewal. I am sure the Government do not…25 Nov 2024HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme5. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.25 Nov 2024HANSARDHealth and Care Staffing Costs: Employer NI Contributions5. What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to employer national insurance contributions on staffing costs for health and care providers.19 Nov 2024HANSARDHealth and Care Staffing Costs: Employer NI ContributionsIn North East Fife, we have a particular issue with access to dental surgeries, especially with the recent closure of a surgery in Leven. Difficulties stem from recruitment from…19 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The puffins and other native seabirds in my constituency on the Isle of May were very grateful for the ban on sand eel fishing and trawling, but that ban is now subject to…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Family and Work VisasThe hon. Lady is highlighting some of the issues with the seasonal agricultural worker scheme. Does she agree that one of the challenges of the scheme, in recent years and going…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Family and Work VisasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate the hon. Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna) on securing this important debate. I…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Scotland’s Architectural HeritageThe hon. Member is making a powerful statement; as the daughter of a woman from Glasgow, I know the importance of Glasgow School of Art. He is talking about longer-term resilience…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesI am conscious of the need to use temperate words, but one of my constituents said to me that the Government had left farmers the choice between selling now in a managed way and…04 Nov 2024