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HANSARDGovernment InsourcingThe Minister repeated the promise that was made nearly 18 months ago when the Labour party came into power. We are not seeing a massive amount of insourcing at the moment. I have…22 Jan 2026HANSARDWarm Homes PlanI welcome the additional investment in energy efficiency measures, which is a good thing. I certainly welcome the simplification of the energy efficiency systems that people can…21 Jan 2026HANSARDSecurity of Greenland and the Arctic3. What diplomatic steps she is taking to help Greenland strengthen its security.20 Jan 2026HANSARDSecurity of Greenland and the ArcticYesterday, the Prime Minister attempted to justify the hesitant approach that is being taken to Greenland, the US and the EU as being in the national interest, yet there was…20 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenWe should not underestimate the complexity of this issue or the potential for unintended consequences from a complete ban. There is early evidence that some unintended…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCost of Living1. What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of her policies on the cost of living in Scotland.14 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindAlthough the news on Berwick Bank and Pentland is hugely welcome, it risks masking serious jeopardy for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. There is great worry that today’s news…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Factored Energy Arrangements: PricingI beg to move, That this House has considered energy pricing for consumers with factored energy arrangements. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I am…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Factored Energy Arrangements: PricingThat is absolutely the case. To take Scotland as an example, consumers have a route to address complaints about this issue through the regulation of factors, but it is complex and…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Factored Energy Arrangements: PricingI certainly agree on that point. It is not entirely the purpose of my debate to address that issue today, but it one that I recognise. I think there has to be a route for people…14 Jan 2026HANSARDCost of LivingWhile the Labour Westminster Government have been killing jobs, hiking energy bills and exacerbating the cost of living crisis, yesterday the SNP Scottish Government’s budget cut…14 Jan 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ContractObviously, the biggest impact will be felt in the constituency of the hon. Member for Yeovil (Adam Dance), but there will be an impact on businesses that are in the supply chain…12 Jan 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence SkillsScience and technology skills are vital if we are to fully realise the economic and social opportunities available to us, and I am sure the Secretary of State would agree that…17 Dec 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillWhile businesses are still reeling from last year’s national insurance increase, with this Bill the Labour Government are set to increase tax again by making salary sacrifice…17 Dec 2025HANSARD INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthI know that Government Members forget which Parliament they are actually in—who knows, maybe they would feel better in the Scottish Parliament. This is a welcome announcement. For…17 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWe have made the point repeatedly that there can be additional funding from banks, which I know hon. Members from the Liberal Democrats agree with, and funding could certainly be…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI would be happy to debate that when it is brought before the House by the Chancellor, if that ever happens. To accelerate the demise of an industry without ensuring that the…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will focus on particular measures in the Budget that will have a massive impact on my constituents in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey, and more widely across the north and…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsOn both those points, I absolutely do. The previous Government introduced the climate change targets, and they have now withdrawn from those. That is the last thing that the…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI agree that we need a publicly owned energy company, and I would fully support that. The problem is that we do not have the full powers of an independent country, which are just…01 Dec 2025