Black Lives Matter Update
Following the anniversary if the tragic murder of George Floyd I updated constituents on the…
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Israel Palestine
My Update sent to constituents on the recent events in Israel Palestine. Please note this…
Voter ID for UK elections
In light of the government’s plans to require photo ID to vote in UK elections…
G7 and Children’s Health
As the G7 gathers in the UK this year many constituents have contacted me about…
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has now published its report. Following publication there…
Amazon Delivery Drivers
Many constituents have contacted me this month about the working conditions of Amazon delivery drivers.…
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
The tragic death of Sarah Everard has instigated a national demand for action to tackle…
Conversion Therapy
I am committed to ensuring that LGBT+ people can live in safety and dignity, and…
HMRC Update
The below update was sent to Ian Murray MP on 18th March: VAT deferral –…
The Union
Scotland
Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons
Anas Sarwar has said throughout this campaign that we need to unite the country to deal with this global pandemic. Talking of honesty, integrity and truth, will the Secretary of State take this...
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The Union
Scotland
Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons
Mr Speaker, I hope you will allow me to pay tribute to everyone who is commemorating on International Workers’ Memorial Day today, and also to wish the Secretary of State a very happy Ed...
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India: Cairn Energy
Department for International Trade
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will make representations to the Prime Minister of India on the international arbitration tribunal decision in favour of Cairn Energy...
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Greensill: Inquiries
Cabinet Office
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the terms of reference for the independent inquiry into lobbying by Greensill will include its...
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Overseas Aid
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish his Department's long-term financial plan for Official Development Assistance funding.
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UK Research and Innovation: Overseas Aid
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will undertake an impact assessment of the reduction in Official Development Assistance funding to UK Research...
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Scotland: UK Research and Innovation
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) UK and (b) Scottish-led projects in Official Development Assistance...
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Scotland: UK Research and Innovation
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of the reduction in Official Development Assistance funding to UK Research...
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Cairn Energy: India
Department for International Trade
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the international arbitration tribunal decision in favour of Cairn...
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Universities: Coronavirus
Department for Education
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when university students will be permitted to return to campuses in the UK; and what discussions he is having with universities on the safe return of...
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Driving Licences: USA
Department for Transport
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will extend the validity of driving licences for foreign nationals from the US who are eligible to drive in the UK for 12 months before...
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Commons debates
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to say a few words on behalf of my constituents in tribute and condolence this afternoon. As has been said already in the House and will no doubt be...
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Scotland; Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence
Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effect of the reduction in armed forces personnel on (a) total armed forces numbers in Scotland, (b) individual...
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Scottish Independence Referendum - [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
Westminster Hall debates
It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Nokes. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Islwyn (Chris Evans) who opened the debate on behalf of the Petitions Committee. I...
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Leaving the EU: Impact on the UK
Commons debates
The London School of Economics report—the LSE used to be lauded by the First Minister—said that Scottish independence would be three times worse than Brexit. Everything that the hon....
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Leaving the EU: Impact on the UK
Commons debates
That was a boring and predictable intervention. The hon. Gentleman knows that we voted for the deal to avoid the very no-deal that his Government were threatening. He also knows—he is just...
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Leaving the EU: Impact on the UK
Commons debates
May I start by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss), who set out the severe impacts that this Brexit proposition is having on the Scottish economy? It is a...
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Scotland: General Election and Constitutional Future
Commons debates
It is called having principles. The hon. Gentleman ought to try it sometime. We are against independence because it would be bad for the Scottish people, and that is why SNP Members have to...
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Scotland: General Election and Constitutional Future
Commons debates
I am happy to give way to the hon. Gentleman, as I have mentioned him during my speech.
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Scotland: General Election and Constitutional Future
Commons debates
I will when I have finished this point. Mike Russell, the SNP Constitutional Minister and President of the SNP, said before Christmas, and the SNP leader in this place, the right hon. Member for...
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