Debates between Alison McGovern and Alistair Carmichael during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Alison McGovern and Alistair Carmichael
Wednesday 19th March 2014

(10 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Carmichael
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It is not lost on the House that the hon. Gentleman’s question has absolutely nothing to do with the Crown Estate. My constituents and those of other hon. Members representing coastal and island communities will no doubt conclude that that is simply because his Government do not care about them.

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern (Wirral South) (Lab)
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2. What assessment he has made of the extent of the use of zero-hours contracts in Scotland.

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Debate between Alison McGovern and Alistair Carmichael
Wednesday 6th November 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Carmichael
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As I think the hon. Gentleman knows, but as he continues to ignore, the difference is that this time we have included meaningful protections that give Ofcom the power it needs to protect communities such as mine and his.

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern (Wirral South) (Lab)
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8. What assessment he has made of the potential effects on cultural tourism in the UK of a yes vote in the referendum on Scottish independence.