Information between 14th February 2024 - 5th March 2024
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Wednesday 6th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Introduction of energy rebates for Highlands and Islands View calendar - Add to calendar |
Division Votes |
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20 Feb 2024 - Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill - View Vote Context Drew Hendry voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 39 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 285 |
20 Feb 2024 - Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill - View Vote Context Drew Hendry voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 39 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 221 |
20 Feb 2024 - Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill - View Vote Context Drew Hendry voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 287 |
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Drew Hendry speeches from: Ukraine: Military Equipment
Drew Hendry contributed 1 speech (109 words) Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
Drew Hendry speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Drew Hendry contributed 1 speech (19 words) Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Drew Hendry speeches from: Ceasefire in Gaza
Drew Hendry contributed 1 speech (78 words) Wednesday 21st February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Housing: Insurance
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Monday 19th February 2024 Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department has had discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on the classification of timber framed homes as non-standard construction materials for insurance purposes. Answered by Lee Rowley - Minister of State (Minister for Housing) The Department has regular engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the insurance sector on a range of issues, but this has not covered the classification of timber-framed buildings for insurance purposes. The Department is happy to receive further representations on this issue. |
Tax Avoidance: Bankruptcy
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Monday 26th February 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the compatibility of the issuing of section 684 notices by HMRC with the recommendations of the independent loan charge review led by Sir Amyas Morse. Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) The Loan Charge is targeted at contrived tax avoidance schemes that sought to avoid Income Tax and National Insurance contributions by paying users their income in the form of loans.
In his independent review, Lord Morse recommended that the Loan Charge no longer apply to loans made before 9 December 2010. However, Lord Morse said “HMRC should continue being able to settle and investigate cases prior to this point under their normal powers where they have appropriate grounds, and a legal basis, to do so”. The government accepted this recommendation. In line with this recommendation, HMRC is still seeking to recover the tax due where it had taken the necessary steps in the past to give it the legal basis to do so.
In May 2022, the Court of Appeal said that HMRC could consider using certain provisions in the PAYE system (referred to as ‘section 684(7A)(b)’) to collect tax directly from the individual who received income through a DR scheme. HMRC using these provisions where appropriate is in line with Lord Morse’s recommendation. |
Sanctions: Russia
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Monday 26th February 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of people sanctioned for creating propaganda in support of the Russian offensive in Ukraine. Answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Government keeps potential sanctions designations under close and regular review; it is not appropriate to speculate on future sanctions as this could reduce their impact. |
Ukraine: Military Aid
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Monday 26th February 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to (a) identify, (b) procure and (c) supply additional military aid for Ukraine. Answered by James Heappey - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces) The UK liaises closely with the Ukrainian Government to understand their military needs, as the conflict continues to evolve. The UK uses a wide range of sourcing mechanisms to procure the military equipment that Ukraine most requires. This includes our own acquisition systems and international mechanisms, such as the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine, which uses financial contributions from international partners to procure priority equipment for Ukraine. We supply this through a range of national and international, military and civilian supply routes with and through the International Donor Coordination Centre. Our objective is to catalyse international support to meet the scale of the challenge being faced by Ukraine and the Defence Secretary recently announced that in addition to our co-lead of the Maritime Capability Coalition the UK will, with Latvia, co-lead a major drone capability coalition for Ukraine. We have also brought together 15 nations to sign an agreement on two multinational procurement initiatives covering munitions and missiles. |
Universal Credit: Students
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Thursday 29th February 2024 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 22 February 2024 to Question 14619 on Universal Credit: Students, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending eligibility for Universal Credit to higher education students affected by (a) coercive financial control and (b) other forms of domestic abuse. Answered by Jo Churchill - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) There are no plans to change current policy. |
National Insurance: Foster Care
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Thursday 29th February 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to top up national insurance contributions for individuals who received foster care allowances but were not allowed to work while fostering. Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) Foster carers can claim National Insurance (NI) credits known as ‘Credits for Parents and Carers’ (CPC) which count towards their State Pension. If a foster carer is unable to work due to their caring responsibilities, claiming CPC will prevent any gaps in their NI record as a result for State Pension purposes.
CPC can be claimed for periods from 6 April 2010 onwards and replaced Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) which foster carers can claim for periods between 2003 – 2010. |
Tax Avoidance
Asked by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) Friday 1st March 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of publishing the written responses to its consultation entitled Tackling disguised remuneration, which closed on 5 October 2016. Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government published a technical note and summary of responses to the Tackling Disguised Remuneration consultation on 5 December 2016: Tackling disguised remuneration. Technical note and summary of responses
The Government does not routinely publish individual consultation responses. |
Early Day Motions |
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Monday 4th March 10 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Brent Centre Highlands on the recent opening of their clinic in Inverness; recognises that they provide accessible mental health support, through psychotherapy and practical support, to young people aged 14 to 21 in the Scottish Highlands free of charge; pays thanks to all those involved in … |
Monday 26th February Mikeysline Hive on the Road project 11 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends Mikeysline for their continued work in suicide prevention and providing mental health support across the Scottish Highlands; notes their most recent project Hive on the Road offers mental health support via a fully equipped mobile unit across the Highlands and Islands; recognises that this mobile unit … |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Thursday 7th March Drew Hendry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2024 ITC Hydraulic Services Limited 8 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon) That this House congratulates Oldmeldrum-based ITC Hydraulic Services Limited on being awarded the Family Business Award in the Federation of Small Businesses' Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024; notes that this year marks the twenty-fifth year in business of the firm; recognises the vital contribution made to the North East and … |
Wednesday 6th March Drew Hendry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2024 First anniversary of Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed, based in Largs, on its first anniversary; understands that the Shed was opened at Brisbane Centre, Largs on 4 March 2023 by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson and David Gardner, Chair of the Scottish Men's Shed Association; welcomes that the … |
Wednesday 6th March Drew Hendry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2024 St. Anthony's Football Club Ladies Team 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates St. Anthony’s Ladies Football Team, based in Glasgow South West constituency, on their award of a £5,880 grant from the National Lottery, Awards for All Fund; understands this funding will be used for players kit, training lets, coach education and associated costs for setting up a … |
Monday 4th March Drew Hendry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2024 Leanne Maiden and the World's Toughest Row 7 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Leanne Maiden on conquering the World’s Toughest Row; notes that Leanne set off on her solo voyage across the Atlantic on 13 December 2023 rowing 3,000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua to raise money for the Polar Academy, Women’s Fund for Scotland and the Mabel … |
Wednesday 7th February Drew Hendry signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention 63 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South) That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering … |
Wednesday 21st February Drew Hendry signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2024 91 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Conservative - Hazel Grove) That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker. |
Wednesday 21st February Drew Hendry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd February 2024 75th anniversary of Troon Art Club 14 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) This House congratulates Troon Art Club on their 75th anniversary and celebrates that the club, founded shortly after the second world war, has gone from strength to strength over the years, working to advance the arts in Ayrshire through their set programme of art demonstrations, professional appraisals, exhibitions and competitions, … |
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Israel and Gaza
140 speeches (12,150 words) Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Andrew Mitchell (Con - Sutton Coldfield) Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey (Drew Hendry). - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Tuesday 27th February 2024
Oral Evidence - Financial Ombudsman Service Treasury Committee Found: Q261 Drew Hendry: I want to continue on the theme of future complaints. |
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Special Report - Second Special Report - Edinburgh Reforms One Year On: Has Anything Changed? Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report Treasury Committee Found: Stephen Hammond (Conservative , Wimbledon) Emma Hardy MP (Labour, Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle ) Drew |
Tuesday 20th February 2024
Oral Evidence - Bank of England, Monetary Policy Committee, Monetary Policy Committee, and Bank of England Bank of England Monetary Policy Reports - Treasury Committee Found: Harriett Baldwin (Chair); Mr John Baron; Dr Thérèse Coffey; Dame Angela Eagle; Stephen Hammond; Drew |
Bill Documents |
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Feb. 15 2024
Finance Bill: HL Bill 45 Finance Act 2024 Briefing papers Found: high marginal tax rates that deter [people] from working more” .22 The SNP economy spokesperson, Drew |
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Tuesday 27th February 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Wednesday 28th February 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 5th March 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Budget 2024 At 10:15am: Oral evidence Richard Hughes - Chair at Office for Budget Responsibility Tom Josephs - Member at Budget Responsibility Committee Professor David Miles CBE - Member at Budget Responsibility Committee View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Budget 2024 At 2:15pm: Oral evidence Yael Selfin - Vice Chair and Chief Economist at KPMG in the UK Torsten Bell - Chief Executive at Resolution Foundation Paul Johnson - Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies Arun Advani - Professor of Economics at University of Warwick View calendar |
Wednesday 13th March 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Budget 2024 At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury View calendar |
Thursday 14th March 2024 noon Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Wednesday 13th March 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 2 p.m. Treasury Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Budget 2024 At 2:15pm: Oral evidence Yael Selfin - Vice Chair and Chief Economist at KPMG in the UK Torsten Bell - Chief Executive at Resolution Foundation Paul Johnson - Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies View calendar |
Wednesday 20th March 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Wednesday 20th March 2024 10 a.m. Treasury Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Retail Banks At 10:15am: Oral evidence Charlie Nunn - CEO at Lloyds Banking Group Paul Thwaites - CEO at NatWest Vim Maru - CEO at Barclays UK Mike Regnier - CEO at Santander UK View calendar |
Wednesday 20th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Treasury Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Scottish Government Publications |
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Tuesday 27th February 2024
Energy and Climate Change Directorate Source Page: Information pertaining to Highlands and Islands Climate Change Hub: EIR release Document: FOI 202300382205 - Information Released - Documents 1 - 5 (PDF) Found: Drew Hendry, the local MP for Inverness, Badenoch & Strathspey also came along to check in on the event |