Questions to the Prime Minister?

Drew Hendry.

Question number one, Mr.

The Prime Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I'm sure that the whole House would like to join me in paying tribute to Lord Paddy Ashdown,

who sadly died last month. From his service in the Royal Marines through to his time in this House,

and then as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina,

he served his country with passion and distinction, and he will be sorely missed.

In recent days, Mr. Speaker, we have seen instances of threats of violence or intimidation

against members of this House, including my right honourable friend, the Member for Brockstow,

and Members of the Media. I know the whole House will join me in condemning those threats.

Politicians and the media should be able to go about their work without

harassment and intimidation. Mr Speaker, this morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues

and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings

later today.

Drew Henry. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can I echo comments on Lord Paddy Ashtown and, of course,

the disgraceful behaviour of threats to politicians and journalists going about their business.

Mr. Speaker, like those in the rest of the UK, 235,000 EU nationals in Scotland were treated

to a Christmas removal threat via social media from

the UK Home Office, telling them to register if they want to stay in the UK after December

2020.

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