Patrick Grady
MP for Glasgow North
SNP
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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The UK has belonged to the European Court of Human Rights since 1953 with an Irish president and a UK justice. How can it be considered foreign? Will the PM commit today to continuing our membership?
Context
Grady questions the Prime Minister's description of the European Court of Human Rights as a foreign court, asking for commitment to UK's continued membership.
Rishi Sunak
On tackling illegal migration, when Parliament expresses a clear view and supports it with legislation, I will not let a foreign court stop us from sending illegal migrants to Rwanda. This is necessary for securing our borders.
Assessment
Commitment to UK's continued membership in the European Court of Human Rights was avoided
Changed Subject
Session: PMQs
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What exactly is it about the prospect of deportation to Rwanda that make the Government think it will be such a deterrent to asylum seekers?
Context
The Government thinks that deportation to Rwanda will be a deterrent to asylum seekers.
Rishi Sunak
It is not that there is anything wrong with it; it is just that it is not the United Kingdom. And I have to point out to the hon. Gentleman that deterrence works: we know that it works because our scheme with Albania has ensured a 90% reduction in arrivals from that country.
Assessment
Did not explain specific reasons for why deportation would be deterrent, focused on general principle of deterrence working
Session: PMQs
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If it turns out that any of the refugees taking part in the coronation choir have arrived here on small boats or from a safe third country, should they be deported to Rwanda before or after they sing for the King?
Context
The Prime Minister announced a coronation choir including refugee choirs, but Patrick Grady inquired about deporting refugees who arrived on small boats or from safe third countries.
Rishi Sunak
That is why the Government will bring forward legislation to improve the system here. It is absolutely right that if people come here illegally, they should be sent to a safe alternative.
Assessment
Specific timing of deportations not addressed
Tolerating Illegal Migration
Session: PMQs
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We know that the Prime Minister is the proud leader of a British nationalist party, and he says that his no to another independence referendum in Scotland is final, so why are his colleagues in Scotland distributing leaflets that say a vote for the Tories is a vote to stop an independence referendum? If a vote for the British nationalist Tories in Scotland must be accepted as a legitimate vote against a referendum, surely a vote for the Scottish National party in May must be respected as a mandate for putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands.
Context
The SNP is distributing leaflets suggesting a vote for the Tories in Scotland would prevent an independence referendum.
Boris Johnson
I was delighted to hear a sort of acceptance there that the hon. Gentleman is running a nationalist party, if that is what he was saying, because I am afraid I agree with that; they are not in respect of the whole of this country.
Assessment
SNP mandate for independence referendum
Criticising Snp As Nationalist Party
Session: PMQs
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Does the Prime Minister understand that as long as these powers are reserved, the Government must cover pandemic-related costs? Will he extend job retention schemes or provide sector-specific support? What is his vision for 'building back better'?
Context
The Government have to meet costs due to reserved powers in relation to the pandemic. The questioner is concerned about long-term unemployment, increased social security payments, and damage to the economy.
Boris Johnson
The Government will continue supporting every part of the Union. The overall Barnett consequentials so far are £12.7 billion, and we will provide that support.
Assessment
Did not confirm extension or provision of targeted support for job retention schemes
Continuing To Provide Support
Session: PMQs
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Is the Prime Minister aware that the international strand of Glasgow's fantastic Celtic Connections festival has been scaled back by almost 20% this year, because of what the director, Donald Shaw, described as the “hassle and stress” of sourcing visas for overseas artists? What is the Prime Minister's message to artists who want to come here and share their talents, but who are put off by an over-complicated and extortionate application process that signals they are not welcome?
Context
Celtic Connections festival's international strand has been scaled back by almost 20% due to visa issues.
Boris Johnson
As the hon. Gentleman knows, this Government have already instituted new measures to ensure that people of talent, and who can contribute to this economy, can come without let or hindrance. I am surprised that the director of the festival he refers to is encountering any difficulties, but if he really has a problem, may I direct him to my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary?
Assessment
Did not address message for artists directly
Surprised About Festival Director'S Issues
Directing To Home Secretary
Session: PMQs
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Did the Secretary of State forget to mention Brexit's role in the cost of living crisis?
Context
The Secretary of State mentioned Ukraine and COVID as contributing factors to cost of living pressures but did not mention Brexit.
David Davies
Brexit was voted for by a majority in Wales and UK, and since then the UK has grown faster than France and Germany. Other measures like Scottish embassies, ferries, raising taxes, shutting down oil and gas industry are unlikely to help with cost of living pressures.
Session: Cost of Living
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What recent assessment has been made on how increases in the cost of living affect people in Wales?
Context
The cost of living has increased due to the aftermath of COVID and the war in Ukraine.
David Davies
The UK Government recognises the challenges from cost of living pressures and have committed to the triple lock on pensions, increased the living wage benefiting 140,000 people in Wales, and put an average £701 back into the pocket of a typical worker in Wales through national insurance cuts.
Session: Cost of Living
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When will the Government admit that their Brexit dream was a fantasy, acknowledging the reality of border checks, reduced consumer choice and business closures?
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The UK's post-Brexit situation has led to concerns about border checks and reduced consumer choice.
Kemi Badenoch (Secretary of State for Levelling Up and Communities)
It is nonsense to say that this reduces consumer choice; it actually increases consumer choice. The sale of pints of wine does not have to be criticised.
Session: Topical Questions
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That answer is nowhere near as definitive as the press release that the Minister's Department put out on 27 December last year—which is still on the Government website—with the headline 'Pints' of wine stocked on Britain's shelves for the first time ever'. That headline did not say 'will be stocked', 'might be stocked', 'could be stocked', or 'to be stocked'; it implied that pints of wine were, and are, available to buy right now in shops across the UK. Will the Government admit that the reality is that there has been little to no demand for, or interest in, that supposedly glorious Brexit benefit, and that in fact it is entirely possible that pints of wine will never be stocked on UK shelves?
Context
The question arises from a press release issued by the Minister's Department on December 27, 2023, titled 'Pints of wine stocked on Britain's shelves for the first time ever.' The release suggested that pints of wine would be available immediately in UK stores.
Kevin Hollinrake
It is never difficult to distinguish the hon. Gentleman from a ray of sunshine, is it? Our wine industry is thriving, with over 900 vineyards across Great Britain. The UK wine industry produced 12.2 million bottles of wine in 2022, and our new post-Brexit powers provide us with new options. Those include new legislation that aligns existing sizes across still and sparking pre-packed wine so that both can be sold in 200 ml and 500 ml quantities, for which we know there is good demand.
Session: Wine Pint Measures
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities, particularly regarding the appointment of an interim chair for the Post Office governance.
Context
The Post Office faces challenges in leadership and governance.
Kemi Badenoch (Secretary of State for Levelling Up and Communities)
Post Office governance is a priority for the Government. I have announced the appointment of Nigel Railton as its interim chair, bringing wealth of experience in transforming organisations to lead the Post Office through this period.
Session: Topical Questions
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Whether UK wine companies have sought advice from her Department on preparations for producing wine in pint measures under the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Context
The question stems from the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which introduce changes to pre-packed wine sizes. The regulations are set to come into effect on September 19, 2024.
Kevin Hollinrake
The 568 ml pint quantity is one of several changes to pre-packed wine sizes that are expected to come into force on 19 September 2024, supporting the thriving UK wine sector by providing opportunities for innovation and greater choice. In light of those changes, Wine GB—which represents producers—said: 'We welcome the chance to be able to harmonise still and sparkling bottle sizes and we are happy to raise a glass to the greater choice that allows UK producers for domestic sales.'
Session: Wine Pint Measures
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On one hand, the Minister says he wants to improve international co-operation on tackling illegal migration, but on the other hand he says the Government are not willing to come to an agreement with the Government of Ireland or any other European countries on returns of asylum seekers.
Context
The MP criticizes the Minister for not willing to agree on a return policy with other European countries.
Andrew Mitchell
I did not say anything of the sort, Mr Speaker. We are working together in numerous international fora, including the Global Refugee Forum, the G7, the UN General Assembly and the European Political Community summit, to tackle this matter upstream. Working upstream and working with others is critical to resolving this deeply disturbing problem.
Session: Illegal Migration International Co-operation
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With reference to the written questions that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office has answered, can he outline what the Government consider to be the difference between a foreign court and an international court?
Context
There is confusion regarding the difference between foreign and international courts.
Alex Burghart
We have answered this question on a number of occasions.
Session: Topical Questions
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What discussions have the Government had, or would be willing to have, with Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government on the prospect of Glasgow stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth games?
Context
The MP inquires about the government's discussions and willingness to engage with Glasgow City Council and Scottish Government regarding Glasgow stepping in as host.
Stuart Andrew
This country is proud to have hosted the Commonwealth games twice in the past decade, most recently in Birmingham. I have had conversations with the Commonwealth Games Federation on its plans, and I know it is currently considering a host of options. I will see what it comes out with before I commit to any further engagement.
Session: Topical Questions
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It is not surprising that the upper tribunal found the decision to require biometric data for people from Gaza to be 'irrational and unreasonable'. Is it not also irrational and unreasonable for the UK to offer humanitarian visas to people caught up in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan but not those fleeing Gaza?
Context
The MP questions the Home Office's decision to require biometric data from people in Gaza, noting that it is irrational and unreasonable.
Tom Pursglove
I will not give a running commentary on ongoing litigation. We are supporting British nationals with dependants in Gaza, working in collaboration with Foreign Office colleagues. The dynamic is different due to the right of return and other factors.
Session: Visa Scheme for Palestinian Refugees
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If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a visa scheme for Palestinian refugees. Most people find that to apply to most decisions made by the Home Office. Is it not also irrational and unreasonable for the UK to offer humanitarian visas to people from Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan but not those fleeing Gaza?
Context
The MP inquires about the merits of a visa scheme for Palestinian refugees, specifically those in Gaza.
Tom Pursglove
We are all concerned about the plight of those living in Gaza. Currently, we are not considering establishing a separate route for Palestinians. In any humanitarian situation, the UK must consider its resettlement approach in the round, rather than on a crisis-by-crisis basis.
Session: Visa Scheme for Palestinian Refugees
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That has nothing to do with the question on the Order Paper. The London School of Economics found that Brexit has added £250 to the average household bill. The healthcare certificates that are now required will add even more. Is the reality not that the cost of living crisis is a cost of Westminster crisis, fuelled by Brexit?
Context
The question is prompted by research from the London School of Economics indicating that Brexit has increased household bills, and additional costs due to healthcare certificates.
Steve Barclay
The hon. Member seems to imply that food inflation has been unique to the UK. Actually, we have seen more severe consequences on the continent. It is right to draw the House's attention to the decisions that the SNP Government are taking, which have an impact on increasing food prices.
Session: Food Prices
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What recent assessment has been made of the impact of the UK's departure from the EU on food prices in the UK?
Context
The question is prompted by concerns over rising food prices in the UK since its departure from the EU.
Steve Barclay
If the hon. Member is concerned about food prices, I urge him to consider the impact of the Scottish Government's decision to crack down on meal deals and supermarket promotions, which will mean that Scottish customers pay more than English ones for the same products.
Session: Food Prices
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Is it not true that the Conservative party never wanted devolution in Wales or Scotland and therefore does not want to see any powers extended?
Context
The Conservative party's reluctance to extend powers to the Senedd or Scottish Parliament is questioned, with a reference to historical opposition.
David Davies
I campaigned against the Senedd but accepted referendum results. I suggest SNP members should respect referendums on independence from UK or EU as well.
Session: Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
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Why do the UK Government think it is good thing for Northern Ireland to have access to parts of the EU single market, but not for other parts of the United Kingdom to have such access, particularly those parts that voted to remain in the EU and the single market?
Context
The MP questions the UK Government's rationale for allowing Northern Ireland but not other parts of the UK to have access to parts of the EU single market.
Steven Baker
I am most grateful to the hon. Member for his question, but he will know two things. First, the word “access” is somewhat contested. I would encourage him to go and look at the figures for trade between the United Kingdom and the EU, and satisfy himself of the effect of our leaving the European Union.
Session: Economic Growth
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I hope the Minister will take this opportunity to recognise that the right to claim asylum is allowed under international law and that, therefore, there is no such thing as an illegal asylum seeker. On that basis, perhaps he can tell us whether he or any Minister has met people with lived experience of the system and whether he will meet the people at the Maryhill Integration Network in Glasgow North to discuss these issues.
Context
MP requests a meeting to discuss challenges faced by asylum seekers.
Tom Pursglove
The hon. Member will recognise that, in an answer to one of his hon. Friends, I said that I would be willing to meet him and his Glasgow colleagues to discuss some of the challenges. I have made an undertaking to him that that meeting will happen, and I will make sure that it happens at the earliest possible opportunity.
Session: Legal Migration
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Does this mean the Minister does not know the total lifetime cost of Trident replacement? Budgets are under immense pressure because of inflation. Why is there a blank cheque approach to Trident?
Context
The MP criticises the lack of transparency in budgeting for Trident renewal and questions the policy when other government departments face financial pressures.
James Cartlidge
The hon. Gentleman's policy would remove the nuclear deterrent despite global threats and Russia's sabre-rattling. We will invest in providing that ultimate guarantee to the people of the United Kingdom, but we are also publishing a supplementary estimate for the defence nuclear enterprise before the end of the financial year.
Session: Trident Renewal
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What recent estimate has been made of the lifetime cost of Trident renewal. The Dreadnought submarine programme faces higher-than-expected inflation, adversely impacting its cost forecasts. Given this context, what are the total lifetime costs?
Context
The MP is concerned about the financial implications of the Trident replacement due to rising inflation and pressure on government budgets.
James Cartlidge
The Dreadnought submarine programme remains within overall budget and on track for HMS Dreadnought to enter service in the early 2030s. Inflation has impacted forecasts, but it is too early to provide cost estimates for the replacement warhead programme.
Session: Trident Renewal
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Does the Minister agree that the country's human rights situation might explain why over 90% of asylum claims from Eritreans in the UK are granted? What more can be done to address human rights abuses and reduce irregular migration?
Context
Young people are conscripted indefinitely, critics of the regime are arbitrarily detained and disappeared. Over 90% of asylum claims from Eritreans in the UK are granted by the Home Office.
Andrew Mitchell
Eritrea ranks towards the bottom of the world press freedom index. The Minister urges Eritrea to allow UN special rapporteur for human rights access, and seeks full withdrawal of Eritrean troops from northern Ethiopia.
Session: Eritrea Human Rights
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What recent assessment has been made of the implications for policies due to the human rights situation in Eritrea? Young people face indefinite conscription, critics of the regime are arbitrarily detained and disappeared. Does the Minister agree this explains why 90% of asylum claims from Eritreans are granted by the Home Office?
Context
The human rights situation in Eritrea is critical, with reports of indefinite conscription and arbitrary detentions. Over 90% of asylum claims from Eritreans are granted by the Home Office.
Andrew Mitchell
Eritrea is urged to allow UN special rapporteur for human rights access to the country. Eritrean troops are sought to withdraw from northern Ethiopia according to the Pretoria peace agreement.
Session: Eritrea Human Rights
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What is the Minister's message to my constituents whose ability to tour in Europe is being sacrificed on the altar of Brexit fundamentalism? The removal of tax credits for performances in the EEA due to Brexit could make touring in Europe unviable for orchestras, affecting many talented musicians.
Context
The Association of British Orchestras has warned that the removal of tax credits for performances in the European Economic Area due to Brexit could make touring in Europe unviable for orchestras, affecting musicians' ability to tour.
Julia Lopez
We are aware of the concerns of touring orchestras. We are facilitating discussions with HMRC so that the orchestras know precisely where they stand on some issues raised. However, we will not be rejoining the EU and therefore cannot have special tax privileges.
Session: UK Musicians European Tours
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What steps she is taking to support UK musicians seeking to tour in Europe. The vast majority of EU member states offer visa and permit-free routes to touring, but there are still issues that need clarification and improvement.
Context
The question is prompted by concerns about the impact of Brexit on UK musicians' ability to tour in Europe, particularly focusing on visa and permit requirements.
Julia Lopez
We have engaged with EU member states to clarify guidance and, where possible, improve arrangements for touring. We are looking at what more we can do through the music export growth scheme, which is being tripled to £3.2 million over the next two years.
Session: UK Musicians European Tours
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Why is the fiscal situation strong enough to cut national insurance, but not strong enough to return the overseas aid budget to 0.7% of GNI?
Context
The MP questions the rationale behind cutting national insurance while not returning the overseas aid budget to 0.7% of GNI.
Jeremy Hunt
Because the way we return the overseas aid budget to 0.7% is to grow the economy. By cutting national insurance, we put nearly 100,000 more people into the national workforce, filling nearly one in 10 vacancies in companies up and down the country.
Session: Reducing Taxes
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Is the Minister aware that the Institute for the Future of Work found that the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment presents risks to equality and auditing AI tools used in recruitment are often inadequate? What steps are being taken across Government to ensure appropriate assessments of equalities impacts when using AI in workplaces?
Context
The question arises from findings by the Institute for the Future of Work indicating significant risks to equality posed by AI, particularly in recruitment processes where compliance with UK Equality Law is often inadequate.
Saqib Bhatti
That is exactly why we had the AI safety summit, at which more than 28 countries plus the EU signed up to the Bletchley declaration. In March, we published the AI regulation White Paper, which set out our first steps towards establishing a regulatory framework for AI. I repeat that AI systems should not undermine people's rights or discriminate unfairly, and that is one of the core principles set out in the White Paper.
Session: Artificial Intelligence Biases Protected Characteristics
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What recent discussions has she had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential for biases in artificial intelligence technologies in relation to people with protected characteristics?
Context
Discussions about the impact of AI on individuals with protected characteristics are ongoing, and there is concern that AI systems may discriminate unfairly.
Saqib Bhatti
We are having cross-governmental discussions about AI, and we are very clear that AI systems should not undermine people's rights or discriminate unfairly. This was a key topic of discussion at the AI safety summit, and it remains a priority for the Government. Fairness is a core principle of our AI regulatory framework, and UK regulators are already taking action to address AI-related bias and discrimination.
Session: Artificial Intelligence Biases Protected Characteristics
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The Government are preparing to disregard international law with their Rwanda Bill today. They seem to continue to want to disregard international law in the case of decisions handed down by the International Court of Justice and other international bodies with regard to the Chagos islands. If the UK Government will not live up to their international obligations and the findings of international bodies, how with any credibility can they ask other countries to do the same?
Context
The question addresses the Government's approach to international law, particularly concerning their disregard for decisions handed down by the International Court of Justice regarding the Chagos islands.
David Rutley
We are working closely with the relevant Government—with Mauritius, as I have said—to take forward those negotiations. They are being taken forward in good faith, notwithstanding the need to protect our national, regional and global interests at the same time.
Session: British Indian Ocean Territory
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What are the Government going to do to finally get a grip on increasing food prices if they are not going to follow SNP's proposals for price controls?
Context
The question highlights Brexit as a significant factor in food price inflation, noting that UK is the only G7 country where food price inflation remains above 10%. It also mentions SNP's proposals for price controls on food.
Mark Spencer
I think the hon. Gentleman is mistaken. If we compare prices in the European Union with prices here in the UK, we see that the price of a basket of goods here in the UK is substantially lower than it is for our friends in the European Union. If Brexit were the problem here, surely those prices would be higher in the UK than they are in the European Union. I think he is barking up the wrong tree.
Session: Food Prices
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What recent assessment has been made of trends in the level of food prices?
Context
No specific event or context was provided, but the question relates to recent food price inflation trends.
Mark Spencer
October's consumer prices index price inflation was 10.1%, down from 12.1% in September and the lowest figure since June 2022. Industry analysts expect food price inflation to continue to decrease, and the Government are providing an average of £3,300 per household to help with the cost of living this year and next.
Session: Food Prices
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In that case, can the Secretary of State tell us whether Scotland will receive more or less funding to tackle regional inequality than it would have received if we had done as 78% of voters in my constituency did and voted to remain in the European Union?
Context
The MP inquires about the funding disparity between current levelling-up initiatives and potential funding if Scotland had remained an EU member.
Michael Gove
We are doing better outside the European Union. If we had followed the hon. Gentleman's advice and remained in the European Union, we would have found that the fishing industry was decimated by the common fisheries policy and we would not have had the opportunity to invest in new levelling-up partnerships in Argyll and Bute, the Western Isles, Dundee and, of course, the west central belt. This UK Government are intervening where the Scottish Government cannot to support local government in Scotland.
Session: Levelling-up Policies Regional Inequalities
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's levelling-up policies at reducing regional inequalities?
Context
The MP is assessing the government's policies aimed at reducing regional inequalities across England.
Michael Gove
A lot done, a lot still to do, but certainly much more than the Scottish Government.
Session: Levelling-up Policies Regional Inequalities
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Will the Secretary of State clarify what he was saying earlier and whether he thinks it is legitimate for Scottish Government Ministers to be able to travel overseas to promote work in devolved areas?
Context
The MP seeks clarification on the legitimacy of Scottish ministers' international travel for promoting devolved areas.
Alister Jack
Scottish Government Ministers can travel abroad to promote devolved matters but should not use UK diplomatic resources for issues related to the constitution or foreign policy. They must refrain from using embassies and consulates for separatist activities or other reserved areas.
Session: Promoting Scotland's Interests Abroad
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Does the Minister recognise the frustration and disappointment at the length of time and legislative barriers for campaigning groups who want these schemes? It is the most secure way of generating electricity, so why are they denying consumers this choice?
Context
Campaigning community groups face frustrations and disappointment due to lengthy processes and barriers.
Andrew Bowie
Far from denying consumers opportunity, we are already beginning to work with organisations such as the Community Energy Contact Group. On content of consultation, a view will be taken when it responds.
Session: Community Energy Schemes
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What steps her Department is taking to support the development of community energy schemes? Does the Minister recognise the frustration and disappointment at the length of time and legislative barriers for campaigning groups who want these schemes to progress?
Context
The development of community energy schemes faces challenges including lengthy processes and legislative barriers.
Andrew Bowie
The Government have created a new £10 million community energy fund to support projects in England. We are working with the sector on content and timetable for consultation on barriers, but no specific solutions or timelines are provided yet.
Session: Community Energy Schemes
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Surely if asylum seekers had the right to work, they could pay for their accommodation without taxpayer support?
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The MP questions whether allowing asylum seekers to work would reduce the financial burden on taxpayers.
Robert Jenrick
The hon. Gentleman is mistaken; enabling asylum seekers to work would increase pull factors and worsen economic migration issues.
Session: Asylum Seeker Accommodation
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Will the Chancellor commit to raising benefits in line with inflation?
Context
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation reports that food prices have increased twice as fast as benefits since September 2021.
Jeremy Hunt
We took the decision last year to uprate benefits by inflation and committed £94 billion of measures to help families through the cost of living crisis.
Session: Food Inflation
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What recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the level of food inflation?
Context
UK food inflation has been rising significantly, driven by global factors.
Jeremy Hunt
UK food inflation has been driven largely by global factors and has already fallen from 19.6% to 12.3%, with external forecasts predicting it will continue to fall.
Session: Food Inflation
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If everything is as rosy as the Minister says, why did the Nuffield Trust state last year that greater costs and uncertainty over visas because of Brexit have been among the biggest barriers to recruiting and keeping EU doctors? Why are we having to pay the price in Scotland?
Context
The Nuffield Trust stated that greater costs and uncertainties over visas have been major barriers to recruiting EU doctors, suggesting a negative impact of Brexit.
Helen Whately
I suggest it is really time that the hon. Gentleman stops blaming Brexit and ensures that his SNP colleagues make Scotland's NHS a better place to work. Since Brexit we have recruited more than 13,000 doctors to the NHS in England.
Session: Health and Social Care Recruitment EU Exit
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Do the Government think we are on track to meet our 2050 net zero targets? Will we meet that target? Do the Government care?
Context
The questioner inquires about the UK's track record and future prospects for achieving its legally binding 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.
Graham Stuart
We have met all our carbon budgets to date. The Climate Change Committee increased its confidence in us meeting carbon budget 4, confirming we will meet net zero targets by 2050 following their advice.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can he confirm what the Secretary of State for Scotland indicated last week, that the UK Government will not seek to use administrative or legislative means to block the establishment of such a pilot facility? The questioner is seeking confirmation of the UK Government's position on this matter.
Context
The Lord Advocate in Scotland has stated that they will not prosecute individuals for possession of controlled substances in pilot safe consumption or overdose prevention facilities.
Chris Philp
We do not support drug consumption rooms in England and Wales due to concerns over illegal drug use, but we respect the Lord Advocate's authority in Scotland. We will not interfere if they act lawfully.
Session: Drugs Policy Scotland
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Whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues and the Scottish Government on further devolution of drugs policy to Scotland. I am concerned about the lack of progress in this area despite ongoing discussions between different governments.
Context
The question arises from discussions about devolving drug policies to Scotland, which are currently reserved to the UK Parliament.
Chris Philp
I have not had specific discussions on the devolution of drugs policy, but I do regularly discuss co-operation with colleagues in the Scottish Government. We met recently and plan to meet again soon to further these discussions.
Session: Drugs Policy Scotland
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
09 January 2024
Responding: Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the impact of neglected tropical diseases on nearly one in five people globally, particularly affecting the poorest communities. He cited specific examples such as noma, hookworm, and schistosomiasis, highlighting that these diseases can cause immense suffering, disability, disfigurement, and death. The MP noted that 1.7 billion people are affected by NTDs worldwide, with malaria alone causing around 608,000 deaths annually.']
Specific Asks
['The MP asks the Government to commit to multi-year funding for research and development in these areas, particularly for product development partnerships. He also requests a clear strategy on how the UK will meet its commitments for multilateral initiatives like the Global Fund, Gavi, and Unitaid, and urges the Minister to provide assurance that 0.7% of ODA will return soon.']
Hunger: East Africa and the Horn of Africa
25 April 2023
Responding: Leo Docherty
Main Concerns
["The UK public's awareness of the hunger crisis in East and Horn of Africa is alarmingly low at 23%, while awareness of Ukraine's crisis stands at 91%. The region faces a food security situation where one person dies every 36 seconds due to malnutrition, with around 46 million people facing 'crisis levels or worse' under the integrated food security phase classification system. Manenji from Oxfam in South Sudan described dead livestock and lost income; Alec from World Vision in Somalia noted children losing out on education due to displacement; John from Action contra la Faim in Kenya highlighted cholera outbreaks caused by inadequate sanitation; Catherine from CAFOD in Kenya reported that some rains are causing floods, further damaging crops."]
Specific Asks
['The UK Government must increase their aid contribution significantly and lead by example at the high-level pledging conference in New York on May 24th. The disbursement of the pledged £1.5 billion to the Nutrition for Growth fund should be timely. Additionally, funds should be spent effectively through locally led interventions and grassroots organizations.']
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23 May 2024
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Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Bill aims to introduce a compulsory registration scheme for off-road vehicles, such as quad bikes and motorbikes, to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve safety. It is in honour of Davie Gow wh...
Commons Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords
18 April 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
6
PMQs Asked
150
Ministerial Questions Asked
234
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
1
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+64% above average
This MP:
6
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+1019% above average
This MP:
150
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+4715% above average
This MP:
234
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-89% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-100% below average
This MP:
0.0
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Patrick Grady's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.