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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn his statement, the Minister emphasised that universities should get double jags, but before the recess I highlighted the case of students who had had a jag in Scotland and a…06 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. At the University of St Andrews in my constituency, a number of students are unable to start their studies due to difficulties getting visas and visa decisions. Is the…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Support for CarersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone). I congratulate my…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolThe Northern Ireland protocol was pursued and negotiated by this Government less than two years ago, and it is a reflection of the decisions made by them in relation to the nature…21 Jul 2021HANSARDPost Office Counter Services in North East FifeMany of the 29 post offices in North East Fife are still at the heart of small rural communities, and provide vital services to residents, particularly older neighbours in the…21 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsThe strategy published today includes a proposal for a new national policing lead on violence against women and girls, but it does not clarify whether this person will have any…21 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI and many of my constituents are horrified by the increasing hostility and outright homophobia and transphobia shown by the Hungarian Government towards their LGBT+ citizens. It…20 Jul 2021HANSARD International Travel RulesI have a constituent who is currently in Russia caring for a sick relative. She cannot be vaccinated where she is, and will need to return to the UK to get a vaccine that is…19 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you very much, Mr Speaker. When I return to my constituency of North East Fife, I will cross into Scotland, where the mandating of face masks is likely to continue. Is it…13 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Aid: Treasury UpdateI thank you, Mr Speaker, and I thank Members from across the House for their perseverance on this issue. When the Government announced last summer that the Department for…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont), a fellow member of the Scottish Affairs Committee, as well as, before him, the…13 Jul 2021HANSARDFisheries ManagementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing the debate. He…13 Jul 2021HANSARD EU Settlement SchemeThe EU settlement scheme should never have needed to be put in place, and it is a travesty that our European friends and neighbours who have been living lawfully in this country,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsMay I associate myself with the remarks of the Prime Minister and others on the anniversaries being marked today? This Sunday, 11 July, marks two years since the Government…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEnabling Community EnergyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing this important debate, and I also recognise…01 Jul 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications BillThe Bill allows the Secretary of State to exercise powers concurrently over areas where Welsh Ministers normally exercise power. Does the Minister therefore agree that the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications BillWhat discussions he has had with the (a) Welsh Government and (b) Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the potential effect of the Professional…30 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe changes announced by the Secretary of State will make a properly functioning test and trace system even more important. Last week, however, we saw the damning report of the…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Guidance on International TravelWhat discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on harmonisation of covid-19 guidance on international travel.23 Jun 2021HANSARD UK Military Personnel Serving Overseas: VaccinationAlthough this is a question about defence personnel overseas, it would be remiss of me not to take a moment to thank the members of the armed forces who have helped with vaccine…23 Jun 2021