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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Mar 2021
Integrated Review

"With hostile states, non-state actors, terror and crime groups all posing a threat to the UK and our allies, it is important to be prepared to adapt and develop our cyber-technology and capabilities. However, increasing our nuclear weapons arsenal is something I cannot condone. Both President Biden and Putin renewed …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Feb 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation

"Recently it has been reported that the Ministry of Defence will have to complete customs forms before moving equipment or personnel to Northern Ireland. Can the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster assure us that this will not impede UK military support to the Police Service of Northern Ireland under …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" My constituent applied for the EU settlement scheme in September 2019 for her and her son. Fifteen months on, she is still waiting for a decision on her application. With the end of the transition period just a few short weeks away, will the Prime Minister give a cast-iron …..."
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Written Question
Energy Supply: Brexit
Thursday 12th November 2020

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

Question to the Cabinet Office:

What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to ensure the adequacy of fuel and electricity supplies in the event of no agreement on the future relationship with the EU at the end of the transition period.

Answered by Penny Mordaunt

The end of the transition period will not alter the fact that our energy system is resilient, and our supplies secure. We are planning extensively for the end of the transition period, alongside industry, the Devolved Administrations, and key delivery partners to ensure energy demands continue to be met.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill

"For over 20 years now, the people of Scotland have had a Parliament to call their own. Since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened in 1999, it has become an established part of Scotland’s political life, delivering on the priorities of the people of Scotland. More importantly, it has demonstrated what …..."
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Written Question
UK Government Union Capability Independent Review
Tuesday 28th July 2020

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

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 16 July 2020 to Question 904850, for what reason the Government has not yet published the recommendations of Lord Dunlop's Review of UK Government Union Capability.

Answered by Chloe Smith

The Government is giving full consideration to the recommendations of Lord Dunlop’s Review of UK Government Union Capability.

The Government is grateful for the work Lord Dunlop has undertaken.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2020
Civil Service Appointments

"Under this Dominic Cummings Government, senior civil servants are in the firing line like never before, with three resignations and one industrial tribunal all in the space of six months. What steps will the Minister take to end this toxic workplace environment for senior civil servants, or can we expect …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What recent assessment he has made of the compliance of Government special advisers with the code of conduct for special advisers. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I hope you had a pleasant birthday yesterday, Mr Speaker.

Public health experts have voiced concerns that Dominic Cummings did undermine public trust in lockdown rules, going against the principle of integrity that is in the code of conduct. Will the Cabinet Office conduct an investigation into potential breaches of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2020
Future Relationship with the EU: Negotiations

"The International Monetary Fund and business leaders want the Government to reduce economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic. Recent polling found that two thirds of the public want an extension to the transition period. I know that the Minister is not always fond of expert opinion, but will he heed …..."
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