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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Dec 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Police Scotland currently benefits from a strong relationship with other EU partners, such as Europol and Eurojust, which is vital for dealing with the cross-border crime that takes place. What assurances can the Minister give me that Police Scotland will continue to have such direct links after Brexit?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Dec 2018
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]

"I beg to move, That the Committee sit in private...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Dec 2018
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]

"On a point of order, Dame Rosie. I am grateful for your indulgence. Can you clarify that the reason why I cannot move that motion is that I represent a constituency in Scotland, and am rendered a second-class Member of the House by the legislative apartheid that is English votes …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Dec 2018
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]

"On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Before we return from the Legislative Grand Committee, my understanding is that, as a Member representing a Scottish constituency, while I may not be able to move a motion, I can contribute verbally. Is that correct?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Dec 2018
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]

"I stood to catch your eye...."
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Written Question
Ministry of Justice: Pay
Wednesday 7th November 2018

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many staff in his Department are paid less than £8.75 per hour.

Answered by Lucy Frazer

All MoJ employees are paid at least the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage.

1479 staff employed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ HQ, HMCTS, LAA, OPG and CICA) and 543 by HMPPS are paid at a rate below £8.75 per hour.


Written Question
Ministry of Justice: Apprentices
Wednesday 7th November 2018

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many apprentices are employed in his Department.

Answered by Lucy Frazer

The Ministry of Justice currently has 390 members of staff undertaking an apprenticeship programme.


Written Question
Ministry of Justice: Pay
Tuesday 6th November 2018

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many staff in his Department are paid less than £10.20 per hour.

Answered by Edward Argar

All MoJ employees are paid at least the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage.

7866 staff employed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ HQ, HMCTS, LAA, OPD and CICA) and 6,398 by HMPPS are paid at a rate below £10.25 per hour.


Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 May 2018
Access Rights to Grandparents

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I commend the hon. Member for Mid Worcestershire (Nigel Huddleston) for securing the debate. I am conscious that it focuses on the situation in England and Wales, which is why, as I indicated to you, Sir Christopher, I will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Apr 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"I think that we all receive correspondence about this regularly. As other Members have done, may I encourage the Secretary of State to look at what has been done in Scotland, where we have shown leadership? The House is clear about the need for action—the will is there, so we …..."
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