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HANSARDFishing IndustryI go back to the response I gave to the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands). In the last few minutes, I have acknowledged the challenges that leaving…29 Jun 2023HANSARDAllegations of Impropriety in Public LifeI think we can all agree about the importance of politicians telling the truth. In that context, has my right hon. Friend seen the video released by the Scottish Government in…28 Jun 2023HANSARDNuclear Test Veterans: Recognition3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to recognise the contribution of nuclear test veterans.22 Jun 2023HANSARDNuclear Test Veterans: RecognitionBritish nuclear test veterans, such as my constituent Colin Moir, welcomed the news earlier this year that they would finally be awarded a commemorative medal. Given that Mr Moir…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the critical value that oil and gas companies and, crucially, their employees provide—not just energy security for today, but delivering the transition to…22 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Energy Prices22. What fiscal steps he is taking to support households with their energy bills.20 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Energy PricesWhen the energy profits levy was introduced to help the Government’s support of household energy bills, I welcomed the investment tax allowance that was introduced along with it…20 Jun 2023HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In yesterday’s Scottish National party Opposition day debate, I referred in my speech to the long list of support provided by this…15 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and Brexitrose —14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI would like to start with a comment on what I believe to be the real motivation behind the motion. I invite the responding Minister to say whether he agrees. It was made evident…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI give way to my fellow coastal MP.14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI will give way to the hon. Gentleman at this point, because I know he has been waiting.14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitThe hon. Lady has spoken on behalf of her constituents, so I am sure she will forgive me for speaking on behalf mine. There are a large number of pelagic and white fish vessels in…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitIf the hon. Member would like to comment on that, I welcome him to do so.14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI will give way in a second. It was entirely predictable—as was the case in the previous SNP Opposition day debate, which again was on the very important and serious topic of the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitThe 5% has gone up from the 4% that was reported previously, but what is not taken into account when those calculations are made is what it would cost for the UK to be in the EU.…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI will come back to the hon. Gentleman once I have finished this point. With 500 million people, trade with CPTPP countries will boost our economy by billions and support…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitAgain, everything needs to be looked at in the round. Our fantastic food and drink producers have export opportunities, and not just with Australia and New Zealand. Our trade…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitI apologise, but the most engagement I have with the fishing industry is with that in my own constituency. I am sure that nobody would want to debate that. Remember that it was…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitWell, I voted against Brexit, but as a democratic country, we moved on and left the EU. As the hon. Member for Edinburgh South said, to leave the EU without voting for a deal— […14 Jun 2023