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HANSARDFishing QuotasA recent poll by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation showed that 87% of Scots believe the UK should control access to our fishing waters. Two-thirds of seafood landed in the UK…08 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany rural businesses rely on farms for their trade. Since the Government announced the family farm tax in the Budget, CBI Economics has spoken to over 4,000 businesses and farms…01 May 2025HANSARD Licences and LicensingI hope it will be apparent that all Members of the House strongly support this motion. Certainly those of us on the Opposition Benches welcome the opportunity for pubs and other…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—I think we can all stop that now. Centrica operates the Rough gas storage site, which provides about half of the UK’s current gas storage capacity.…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing Bill (Ways and Means)As we have said from the outset, we will support measures that improve policing and ensure that those who commit crimes face the full weight of the law. As such, we will support…30 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Grid Resilience12. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the resilience of the national grid against the potential disruption of offshore energy infrastructure.29 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Grid ResilienceThe UK currently has about 15 GW of offshore wind capacity, which supplies about 17% of our energy. In order to reach the Government’s 2030 targets, this will have to increase by…29 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Forensic Science Regulator Draft Code of Practice 2025 (VERSION 2)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I welcome the measures put forward by the Government. The changes are necessary to ensure that standards are upheld…28 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillThe Secretary of State mentions depopulation in rural areas of Scotland and deskilling. North-east Scotland—as I am sure he is aware, because we have mentioned it more than once…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillI thank the hon. Member for giving way and for bringing forward this debate, which is interesting if nothing else. How does the SNP suggest we encourage people to live in…25 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional SupportI thank the hon. Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman) for securing the debate. To say that it is really important does not really do it justice; what we are seeing in the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Licences: Economic Growth15. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of not issuing new North sea oil and gas licences on levels of economic growth in Scotland.23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Licences: Economic GrowthA recent report by Offshore Energies UK showed that if the UK oil and gas basin continued to be used until 2050, it could produce half our oil and gas needs. That would do wonders…23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional SupportIt is estimated that Jackdaw could provide 5% of the UK’s gas needs. Would the hon. Member, and the Liberal Democrats, prefer that we imported that LNG from elsewhere instead?23 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelIn her statement, the Minister celebrated the fact that this is not the end of British Steel, and we all welcome that, but Labour’s policies very well could be the end of domestic…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI welcome the Supreme Court’s ruling and congratulate For Women Scotland and others who have campaigned tirelessly on this issue despite the abuse, threats and attempts to silence…22 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)It is not beyond belief that, for example, a witness involved in a rival gangs situation could be coerced or forced to give evidence for a gang-related offence, whether or not it…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Yes, absolutely. I do not think any Member present wants to act unlawfully or be seen to do so in any way. We want to ensure that if someone is deported, it is done properly and…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 44 provides Border Force officers with a new power to scan electronic devices for child sexual abuse images at UK borders under specific conditions. The measure addresses…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for that. We will press amendment 42 to a vote. Although I heard what the Minister said on the matter, we feel that the wording of the clause is not…08 Apr 2025