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Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Free Trade Agreement: Colombia (12 Nov 2009)

James McGovern: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a free trade agreement with Colombia.

Energy and Climate Change: Economic Situation (5 Nov 2009) has video

James McGovern: What assessment he has made of the effect of the current economic situation on prospects for an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.

Energy and Climate Change: Economic Situation (5 Nov 2009) has video

James McGovern: I thank the Minister for that answer. Does she agree that the Government should use tackling climate change as an opportunity to develop green manufacturing jobs in the UK, which would be good for the economy, good for climate change and good for working people—our people?

Energy and Climate Change: Topical Questions (5 Nov 2009) has video

James McGovern: It is possible that this question has been asked, and answered, but it is so important that it is worth repeating. How will the poorest people in my constituency and, indeed, in the city of Dundee generally, benefit from the community energy saving programme?

Petition — Flooding (Surrey): Diageo Closures (15 Jul 2009)

James McGovern: I am a member of the Scottish Affairs Committee, and today, as I am sure my right hon. Friend is aware, we met senior members of Diageo's management. Not only I, but all members of the Committee, were angered at the management's expression of resentment at any political involvement in the decision. Currently, by legislation of course, it is a proposal not a decision, but I hope my right hon....

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (1 Jul 2009) has video

James McGovern: I welcome what the Prime Minister said about the armed forces. My grandfather, Hugh MacDonald, served in the Black Watch during the second world war. He is buried in the Black Watch section of the military cemetery in Gibraltar. The House will excuse me for using Scottish vernacular, but I fear that he might be birling in his grave at the thought that the famous red hackle of the Black Watch...

Business of the House (25 Jun 2009) has video

James McGovern: May we have a debate in Government time about the provision of apprenticeship schemes when local authorities award contracts to the private sector? It should be incumbent on local authorities to ensure that when they award contracts to private sector companies, such companies have approved accredited apprenticeship schemes that allow apprentices to attend further education colleges. Dundee...

Oral Answers to Questions — Health: Topical Questions (23 Jun 2009) has video

James McGovern: Thank you for calling me, Mr. Speaker, and may I welcome you to your new position? With your permission, I should like to return to the subject of the health and welfare of children in our communities. A report was published today into the tragic death of Brandon Muir, a toddler in Dundee. I live in that city, and what the report says about the lack of communication between the NHS, the local...

Opposition Day: [Un-alloted half-day] — Dissolution of Parliament (10 Jun 2009) has video

James McGovern: I agree with the Secretary of State's comments about what happened in 1979. The people of Scotland have good memories and they will never forgive the separatists of the SNP for what happened in 1979, which was an unmitigated disaster for the people of Scotland. I am sure that the Secretary of State will remember that, following 1979, the SNP—the separatists—were dubbed the tartan...

Aung San Suu Kyi (9 Jun 2009) has video

James McGovern: I am sure the hon. Gentleman is aware that it is not only Members of Parliament here in Westminster who are gravely concerned about the welfare of Aung San Suu Kyi. Last night my local authority, Dundee city council, with cross-party support, backed a campaign to free this very brave lady. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the current trial is no more than an effort to ensure that she is...

Oral Answers to Questions — International Development: Zimbabwe (13 May 2009) has video

James McGovern: What his latest assessment is of the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement.

Oral Answers to Questions — International Development: Zimbabwe (13 May 2009) has video

James McGovern: I thank the Minister for that answer. Obviously, all Members will be aware of the lack of political and judicial reform in Zimbabwe, but will the Minister confirm that he has received a communication from the Elders, urging the UK to offer Humanitarian Plus funds to Zimbabwe? Humanitarian Plus differs from long-term financial assistance, which will be linked to reform, and would allow...

Business of the House (7 May 2009) has video

James McGovern: May we have a debate about the state of railway stations throughout the UK? I am sure my right hon. and learned Friend would agree that, for many visitors, railway stations form the first and last impression of a location. Unfortunately, however, the railway station in my Dundee constituency is both an eyesore and unwelcoming—unlike the people of Dundee, who love welcoming visitors to...

Members' Allowances (30 Apr 2009) has video

James McGovern: On the subject of consultation, when my staff heard about the proposal last week, I had to admit that it was sprung on me. They said, "How were you going to consult us?" I said, "Well, I don't know, because I don't know enough about it." I still do not know at what stage my staff will be consulted or whether it will be me or someone else who consults them. On the employer-employee...

Prayers: Royal Marriages and Succession to the Crown (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill (27 Mar 2009) has video

James McGovern: I am happy to profess that I am a Roman Catholic. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman knows of John F. Kennedy's comment, "My religion may come from Rome, but my politics come from home." Is he aware that Glasgow Rangers dropped Sir Alex Ferguson because he married a Catholic? Glasgow Rangers has now seen fit to adopt a non-sectarian policy. Why cannot the monarchy do the same?

Prayers: Fuel Poverty Bill (20 Mar 2009) has video

James McGovern: I congratulate the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) on his Bill, which deals with a very important subject. It is, I believe, far too important to be discussed along with four or five others. I am reminded of something that one of my favourite comedians, Woody Allen, once said. He was looking at the back of one of the American comics, featuring X-ray specs, Charles Atlas and so...