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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q I want to ask about coastal Scotland, and I declare an interest: my granddad and several of my cousins were trawlermen in Scotland. Offshore wind represents a big opportunity in…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q Charlotte, some of the projects you are doing rely on Scottish infrastructure. Is it the same in England: more jobs, more activity? Charlotte Mitchell: Yes, more jobs and more…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q I have a question for Christianna, Beatrice and Charlotte. To bring this to life, I am a Scottish MP, so if I am building a set of offshore wind farms in the north of Scotland,…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Yes. Beatrice Filkin: Absolutely. We see this in terms of not only the build process, but the operations of these pieces of infrastructure.24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Until the general election I, too, was a solicitor and I had a practice for many years in the energy sector.24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsI welcome the steps that the Government are taking to strengthen co-operation with the Scottish Government, to cut waste and inefficiency and to ensure that Ministers take…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved Governments15. What steps he is taking to strengthen co-operation with the devolved Governments.24 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At Prime Minister’s questions earlier, the Leader of the Opposition said that Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader “was whipping his…23 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 2 April.02 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsThis week, the full state pension will rise by £472 a year, putting money in the pockets of pensioners in Glasgow and across the United Kingdom. Does the Prime Minister agree that…02 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementReckless management of public finances leads to higher costs of Government borrowing. As any economist will say, that increases the cost of capital across the British economy,…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. As a Glasgow MP, I emphasise how important this Bill is for Scotland and Scotland’s economy. We have huge opportunities in the form of…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEthnic Minority People: DiscriminationGlasgow’s Muslim community is characterised by its kindness and public service. Last weekend, I visited my friends at the Hillview Islamic and education centre in Shettleston, and…19 Mar 2025HANSARDEthnic Minority People: Discrimination2. What steps she is taking to help end discrimination against ethnic minority people.19 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Glenrothes and Mid Fife (Richard Baker) on securing this important debate.…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthOn the topic of SNP Members being away—perhaps they are all listening to “Desert Island Discs”, although one would not reach the desert island if the SNP were in charge—many of my…18 Mar 2025HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).07 Mar 2025HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillThe Bill applies across the United Kingdom, and obviously there is a space industry in south Wales, too. It will encourage investment in south Wales by protecting investors…07 Mar 2025HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillI could not agree with my hon. Friend more. Edinburgh has a thriving space sector, as does Scotland. My hon. Friend has for many years been heavily involved in work to grow the…07 Mar 2025HANSARDProtection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) BillMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. In this debate, we are focusing a lot on children, but the reality is that these scars will endure for the rest of their lives. This…07 Mar 2025