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I receive a large amount of campaign emails and so in order to maintain a good service for all constituents and to manage the sheer volume of campaign correspondence, I will post a response to campaign emails in this section of my website as soon as possible.

I hope you can appreciate my stance on campaigns.

Trade Bill Amendment 6

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Amendment 6 made to the Trade Bill in the House of Lords.

Future BBC Funding

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about BBC funding.

Nuclear Power

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about nuclear power. I appreciate your strength of feeling on this issue. 

Regulation of the Press

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about regulation of the press.

Use of Whip in Horse Racing

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the use of the whip in horseracing. I too share your concern for the welfare of horses. 

Food Production Standards

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about maintaining UK food production standards.

Stop Sea Blasts

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the impact of unexploded war bombs on our marine life.

Trade Bill - NC4 (Scrutiny)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about New Clause 4 and the Trade Bill.

Cancel Cuts to Universal Credit

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits. 

Alcohol & Beer Duty

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about alcohol and beer duty.

Palestinian Solidarity Campaign

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign Virtual Lobby Day. 

Firstly, I would like to say that I will not be attending this event on the 2nd December.

UK Aid Spending

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about UK spending on overseas aid. 

Leaving the EU & Science Cooperation

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about leaving the EU and the importance of reaching a further agreement before the end of the transition period. I understand you have concerns across a wide range of areas.

Legacy Benefits

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about support for people on legacy benefits during the pandemic.

UKIM Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the UK Internal Market Bill and the UK’s respect for international law.

New Immigration Rules & Rough Sleeping

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the UK’s points-based immigration system.

Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.

Animal Testing

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about animal research.

Members of the Government do not, by convention, sign any Early Day Motions, as doing so is likely to breach the Ministerial Code’s rules on collective responsibility.

Fair Pay for Nursing

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about nurses’ pay in Scotland.

Free School Meals

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about free school meals.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe & Anoosheh Ashoori

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori.

Regulation of Online Marketplaces

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me regarding regulation of Online Marketplaces.

Leaving The EU

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about leaving the EU and the importance of reaching a further agreement before the end of the transition period.

Israel Peace Agreements

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the normalisation of relations between Israel and Bahrain, Sudan and UAE. 

Second National Lockdown

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the package of tougher measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus which were set out by the Prime Minister on 31 October.

Healthcare & Immigration

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Health and Care staff and immigration as the Coronavirus outbreak continues.

Food Poverty & UK Global Tariffs

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about food poverty and UK future trade.

World Watch List Report Launch

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the persecution of Christians.

Unaccompanied Child Refugees

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about child refugees.  

A Fair Deal for Carers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about carers.

MP Pay Rise

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the salaries of Members of Parliament. 

Charity Funded Research

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about support for charities. 

Fur Trade

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the fur trade. 

Migrant Channel Crossings

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about migrants crossing the Channel. 

Coronavirus Testing & Outsourcing

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about coronavirus testing, NHS Test and Trace, and outsourcing. 

Assisted Dying

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about assisted dying in Scotland.

Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill.

Support the Night-Time Economy

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Scotland's night-time economy.

Agriculture Bill- Scotland

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the future of agriculture policy in Scotland. 

Food Production Standards & Lords Amendments

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about maintaining British food production standards ahead of any future trade deals.

Sustainable Fishing & Supertrawlers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about sustainable fishing in British waters and the access of large trawling vessels to our waters.

NHS Pay

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about NHS pay in Scotland.

Coronavirus Act

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the emergency legislation relating to the Government's response to coronavirus.

Microchipping Cats

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about cat microchipping.

To their owners, cats and other pets are cherished members of the family and I understand that their disappearance and deaths can cause a lot of distress.

Job Support Scheme

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Job Support Scheme.

Fuel Prices

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the fuel prices.

Wildlife Trade

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the trade of endangered species across the globe.

Animal Testing (REACH)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the testing of chemicals on animals.

Girls in Crisis

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about protecting girls in crisis.

Overseas Operations Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the absence of torture from the list of excluded offences under the Overseas Operations Bill.

Climate & Ecological Emergency Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill. 

I understand that this Bill has been developed by campaign members of Extinction Rebellion, Big Ask and Power for the People. 

Asylum Seekers & Refugee Resettlement

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about asylum seekers and refugee resettlement.

The Union (EU Exit)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the integrity of the UK as the country leaves the EU.

Pesticides and Trade Agreements

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about pesticides and trade agreements.

Withdrawal Agreement Changes

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about alleged changes to the Withdrawal Agreement.

Animal Sentience

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about animal sentience and the #Betterdealforanimals campaign.

Military Exports to Saudi Arabia

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about military exports to Saudi Arabia.

Asylum Seekers & Employment

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about asylum seekers and employment.

Military Exports to Israel

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about military exports to Israel.

Asylum Seekers Accommodation

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about accommodation for asylum seekers.  

Badger Cull

Dear Constituent,

I am pleased that Scotland has been officially TB free since 2009 and our wildlife, including badgers, is not considered to be a high risk in terms of spreading bovine TB to cattle herds.

Israel West Bank Annexation

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Israel and the West Bank

I appreciate your concerns about the situation in the region. That is why I firmly support the UK’s longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process.

Boycott Ruling (Stop BDS)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Israel-Britain Alliance campaign on local government pensions guidance and foreign policy.

Coronavirus & Performing Arts

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the performing arts in Scotland.

I share your concern for the industry which has faced many difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Hospitality Restart

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about hospitality businesses reopening. 

NC17- Trade Bill and the NHS

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Trade Bill and new clause 17.

I recognise the strength of feeling about the provisions in new clause 17. However, for what I believe are sensible and practical reasons, I felt it best not to support the clause.

Legal Aid

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about legal aid.

In Scotland, justice is a devolved matter. This means the provision of legal aid is the responsibility of the Scottish Government, through the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Homelessness

Dear Constituent,

Health & Care Visa

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the health and care sector and future immigration. 

Domestic Abuse Bill (Abortion)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about abortion.

ISDS Mechanisms

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms.

Human Rights in Bahrain

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about human rights in Bahrain.

NC4 Trade Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about New Clause 4, which has been tabled to the Trade Bill.

Warfare Experiments on Animals

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about animal testing at Porton Down.

HS2

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about HS2 and the coronavirus outbreak.

I know that the Government will take whatever action is necessary to deal with COVID-19, and that it will also continue to invest in vital future infrastructure.

Drop The Debt

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about debt cancellation for the poorest countries in light of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Gender Recognition Act

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA).

Merging the FCO & DFID

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Green Covid-19 Recovery

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about a green economic recovery to the coronavirus. 

Reopening of Businesses

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about permission for Scottish businesses and venues to reopen.

Abortion in Northern Ireland

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about full abortion services in Northern Ireland.

Build Back Better

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about support for businesses – in established and emerging sectors – as part of the economic recovery from coronavirus. 

Environment Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the environment. 

While a handful of sections of the Environment Bill extend to Scotland, under the Scotland Act, environmental issues are devolved to the Scottish parliament.

Protests

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about recent protests.

In this country we have a long-standing tradition that people can gather together and demonstrate, and the right to protest peacefully is a fundamental part of our democracy. 

Food Standards Commission

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about maintaining British food production standards ahead of any future trade deals.

US Trade Deal Concerns

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about a UK-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Immigration Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about future immigration. 

EU Transition Period

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the impact of the coronavirus on the economy and your proposal to extend the transition period.

Black Lives Matter

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter campaign.  

Local Housing Allowance

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Local Housing Allowance.

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Government has acted swiftly to protect renters and ensure that those who need it are able to access support and remain in their homes.

Road Hauliers & Coronavirus

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the road haulage sector and COVID-19.

Asylum & Coronavirus

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about immigration and visas as the Coronavirus outbreak continues.

Sight Loss & Public Transport

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about support for the visually impaired in Scotland.

SPFL Investigation

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Scottish Premier League.

Members of the Government do not, by convention, sign any Early Day Motions as doing so is likely to breach the Ministerial Code’s rules on collective responsibility. 

NHS & Immigration

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about NHS staff and immigration as the Coronavirus outbreak continues.

Abortion & Coronavirus

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about abortion in Scotland. As you may be aware, abortion was devolved to the Scottish Parliament via the Scotland Act 2016.

NHS & Trade Agreements

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the NHS and international trade.

Agriculture Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the vote held in Parliament on New Clause 2 of the Agriculture Bill.  Whilst I don’t necessarily expect you to agree with me, I am happy to explain why I voted in the way I did.

Airline Bailouts & Climate Change

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Government financial assistance for airlines. 

Antibiotics in Farming

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about antibiotics in farming. 

Antibiotic resistance is the biggest threat to modern medicine and we must act now to help keep antibiotics effective for future generations. 

Package Travel Regulations

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about support for the travel industry.

I fully appreciate your concerns and the seriousness of the situation for the whole UK travel industry, which I recognise is facing real difficulty in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Trade Agreement Concerns

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about future trade agreements.

Scrap Trident

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Trident.

Coronavirus and Iran Sanctions

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about sanctions on Iran and coronavirus.

The UK is working with the international community to ensure Iran receives the humanitarian support it needs during this global pandemic.

National Wildlife Crime Unit

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the National Wildlife Crime Unit. 

I understand your strong feelings on this issue and wish to thank you for your clear commitment to the welfare of wildlife across our country.

Privacy and the Press

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about privacy laws in the UK.

Air Pollution

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about air quality in Scotland.

Deforestation in our Food

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about deforestation, food and the Environment Bill.

EDM 225 International Law & Trade with Illegal Israeli Settlements

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about EDM 225: International law and trade with illegal Israeli settlements.

Israel Apartheid Week

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Israel Apartheid Week campaigns and anti-Semitism on campus in Scotland.

Environment Bill

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the environment. 

While a handful of sections of the Environment Bill extend to Scotland, under the Scotland Act, environmental issues are devolved to the Scottish parliament.

End The Cage Age

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the welfare of farm animals.

I appreciate your concerns. As you may be aware, this is a devolved issue and therefore a matter for the Scottish Government.

Arms Export Controls

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about arms exports and Early Day Motion (EDM) 24.

Members of the Government do not, by convention, sign any Early Day Motions as doing so is likely to breach the Ministerial Code’s rules on collective responsibility.

Windrush Review

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the Windrush generation.

Live Animal Exports

Dear Constituent,

NSPCC Wild West Web

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the NSPCC’s Wild West Web campaign.

Protect our oceans

Dear Constituent,

Oceans are currently facing unprecedented challenges, including climate change and over-fishing. It is more important than ever to take action to ensure our seas are healthy, abundant and resilient.

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