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HANSARD Renewable Energy Projects: Community BenefitsWill the hon. Member give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to those points of order, Mr Speaker. It may come as a surprise to Members to learn that I have a photograph of Alex Salmond in my back hall. That is because a long time…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Rural DepopulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate my neighbour from across the Minch, the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Torcuil Crichton), on…11 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe point I made to the shadow Secretary of State, the right hon. Member for Central Devon (Mel Stride), is a fair one. Distance and remoteness militate against take-up. People…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI have the honour to represent the most remote, the most sparsely populated and the coldest constituency. The Secretary of State, in responding to my hon. Friend the Member for…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Space Sector: Government SupportThere is of course room for more than one space launch site in the UK, and we wish SaxaVord well in its future endeavours. The Minister has talked about the economic benefits to…04 Sept 2024HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourAs the Minister has said, the physical presence of police officers—coppers on the beat—is crucial to tackling antisocial behaviour, but during recent years we have seen the number…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a crofter living in the Rhiconich-Kinlochbervie area of my constituency. He is very hard-working, he is well-liked locally and he has done a great deal for the local…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityFirst, may I congratulate you on your appointment, Madam Deputy Speaker? Further to the point that the right hon. Gentleman has just made, I think it is fair to boast that…24 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceThe right hon. Member is making a most interesting speech. Does he agree that the present size of the British Army is militating against recruitment? A great many people who might…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceThank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have sat through this important debate and it has been an absolute pleasure. What a galaxy of maiden speeches we have heard all around…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasMy hon. Friend makes a good point, and I shall touch upon his sentiments in my closing remarks. As many in the Chamber know—perhaps new Members do not—I myself am a carer: I am a…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasI absolutely endorse that. I am glad that I said in my opening remarks that my experience in a very remote part of Scotland applies to other parts of the United Kingdom. What we…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasThe hon. Member makes his point with his customary charm. It is no wonder that he is so well liked in this place, because he always speaks for his constituents. I have talked…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasLet me get my specs on properly, Madam Deputy Speaker. They have a wonky leg that sticks out sideways. I must say at the outset that I have heard some excellent maiden speeches…17 Jul 2024HANSARDUkraine and GeorgiaSome time ago, I asked the Prime Minister about our relationship with Turkey. We might have some issues with Turkey, but the fact remains that, as it is geographically next door…15 May 2024HANSARD War Graves WeekI have sat here quietly so far, and I almost hesitate to intervene because this is a very dignified debate, but the right hon. Member is making an extremely important point. In my…14 May 2024HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure that you and Members across the House will share my disappointment that the Secretary of State made a great announcement about…14 May 2024HANSARD Royal Bank of Scotland Branch ClosuresThe Minister makes the point about the distance that people have to travel to get to their branches. The county of Sutherland is 2,028 square miles, and we have only one branch.…14 May 2024HANSARDFarmersOn behalf of my party, I too wish Phil, the Head Doorkeeper, a very happy birthday. As the Government know, we grow the very finest seed potatoes in the far north of Scotland.…09 May 2024