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HANSARDBuilding SafetyI address the right hon. Gentleman as a fellow Scot, and I welcome the new spirit of accord that there will surely be between himself and the new First Minister, whoever she or he…14 Mar 2023HANSARD UK Food ShortagesI am concerned that these food shortages will impact on school meals. Should we be looking to give free school meals to far more children in England, just as Scotland and Wales…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Football Governance White PaperI associate myself and my party with the sadness expressed on the passing of John Motson. Well done, His Majesty’s Government. I think Kieran Maguire, the host of “The Price of…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIn six days’ time, NHS Highland will take away the right to give vaccinations from local GPs across the highlands. That will greatly inconvenience people and it is frankly…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural FarmersThe right hon. Gentleman is, I know, a horny-handed son of the soil, so he will know that some of the finest seed potatoes are grown in Easter Ross in my constituency. Many of…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRural Farmers5. What steps she is taking to support rural farmers.23 Feb 2023HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe Secretary of State has Bladnoch distillery in his constituency, and I have Glenmorangie, Clynelish and Old Pulteney in mine. Is it not crazy that the proposed ban on…22 Feb 2023HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureWe were doing so well until then.22 Feb 2023HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I want to start with the North Coast 500 tourist route, with which many Members will be familiar. The route takes…22 Feb 2023HANSARDRaid of BBC Offices in IndiaI am a great fan of the BBC. It strides on the world stage and is revered by its listeners across the world. I would say the BBC is known for its honesty, which is integral to…21 Feb 2023HANSARDPolice Grant ReportWill the Minister give way?08 Feb 2023HANSARDPolice Grant ReportI am the only Scot in the Chamber this afternoon; if the hon. Member for Edinburgh South (Ian Murray) were here, he would agree with the general point that I am about to make.…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Digital PoundI do hope that one day the Minister will come to the Durness highland games in north-west Sutherland. He will be very welcome, and he will see just how much money is taken out of…07 Feb 2023HANSARD British Steel: NegotiationsThe green freeport announcement for the Cromarty firth is very welcome. Our dream is to build floating offshore wind structures in the Cromarty firth, at the Nigg yard, where I…02 Feb 2023HANSARDHillsborough Families Report: National Police ResponseAny indication of obfuscation is dangerous for the Government. We must have a Hillsborough law. We must have a report in full, as soon as possible. A functioning democracy depends…01 Feb 2023HANSARD Green Energy Potential: ScotlandThe right hon. Gentleman mentions green hydrogen. The fact is that distilleries in the highlands—Clynelish, Glenmorangie and Dalmore are three examples—are particularly keen to…31 Jan 2023HANSARD Non-domicile Tax StatusI have a rather technical question about the remittance basis charge. Would His Majesty’s Government consider raising the lower rate from £30,000 to £60,000 and perhaps the upper…31 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am a proud highlander, so let me try to strike a lighter and more positive Scottish note. My personal friend the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Afghanistan: Ban on Women Aid WorkersLinda Norgrove, who was born in my constituency, was an aid worker who was killed by the Taliban. The foundation set up in her name does tremendous work to help aid workers in…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is quite clear that the Leader of the House believes in fairness of approach for all citizens, regardless of where in the United Kingdom they live. Time and again in this…19 Jan 2023