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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 25 Jan 2022
Cost of Living

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Cummins. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) on securing today’s important debate, which keeps a spotlight on an issue that impacts every person across the UK—including in my constituency. The current rate of inflation …..."
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Speech in Ministerial Corrections - Wed 05 Jan 2022
Work and Pensions

"A free university-level education is a monumental benefit of living in Scotland. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with her colleagues in the Department for Education about the benefits of making higher levels of education accessible and the impact that would have on the employability of young people?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"A free university-level education is a monumental benefit of living in Scotland. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with her colleagues in the Department for Education about the benefits of making higher levels of education accessible and the impact that would have on the employability of young people?..."
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Written Question
Kickstart Scheme: Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Monday 13th December 2021

Asked by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

What estimate she has made of the number of jobs created by the Kickstart scheme in Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency.

Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)

I refer the honourable member to the answer given for PQ 58900.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Dec 2021
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities

"Next year marks the 150th anniversary of the legislation that gave the right to vote in secret, but this is not the reality for many blind and partially sighted people. Does the hon. Lady agree that not only must this right be protected but work must be undertaken to ensure …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 26 Nov 2021
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

First, I want to congratulate the right hon. Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) on the progression of his Down Syndrome Bill, which I very much support.

My Bill makes changes to the legislation governing the way …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 26 Nov 2021
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill

"The hon. Member is spot on; the change is well overdue. I will come to that, and I am sure that the Minister will answer that point too. I think the pension schemes have found some difficulties; as I say, I will come to that.

It is important to be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 26 Nov 2021
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill

"I thank the hon. Member; I am not sure I agree wholeheartedly with all his intervention, but the Bill extends to England, Wales and Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as he mentioned, has asked to be covered by it as well. This particular Bill extends to the whole UK and I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 26 Nov 2021
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill

"I just want to clarify that the rules around guaranteed minimum pensions are very complicated, so both men and women can lose out if pensions are not equalised because of indexation and revaluation. I am sure the Minister will cover that in his closing speech, but it is about two …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 26 Nov 2021
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill

"I thank the Minister for his support in this important matter. He touched on the ballot for private Members’ Bills. I was delighted to be one of the successful 20; I am sure any Member who puts in for the ballot is keen to come out as one of those …..."
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