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HANSARD Thames Water: Government SupportI pay tribute to all the work that my hon. Friend did as a Minister. He has highlighted the percentage of overflows that are now being monitored in England. I am sure he is aware…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate about the importance of local swimming pools? Sadly, the much-loved Laidlaw Memorial swimming pool in Jedburgh closed at the end of last year due to rising…03 Apr 2025HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: UK-wide ContractingI am grateful for that answer. It is absolutely right that local contractors across the United Kingdom should be able to take part in this historic project. In my constituency we…03 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsFarming, textiles and whisky are all important parts of the economy in the Scottish Borders and across Scotland more broadly, and they will be affected by these tariffs. There are…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Thames Water: Government SupportI want to pick up on my point about Scotland. Some Members have been advocating for nationalisation. Does the Minister have any thoughts on that, and have the current Government…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Digital Landlines: Rural CommunitiesMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I congratulate him on raising this issue. During the recent storm that affected my constituency in the borders, many…02 Apr 2025HANSARDSyrian Asylum ClaimsHow many hotels in Scotland are used to house asylum seekers?31 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseCould we have a debate to recognise the important role that GPs and local medical practices play in our communities? Today we are joined in the Public Gallery by the practice…27 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025My hon. Friend makes an important point. When the House considered the 2020 Act, we were expecting that different Governments in the UK might give extra subsidy to different…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025An additional point is that the change will affect not only farm businesses but the wider rural economy. All the other businesses within communities that depend on the farm…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I just want to highlight the briefing from the National Farmers Union, which I think all Members received, expressing real concerns…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025According to Knight Frank data, the average English less favoured area livestock farm will, as a consequence of these changes and assuming no other income streams change, see its…26 Mar 2025HANSARDFishing Quota Negotiations: Impact on UK FleetThe hon. Member is being generous with his time. I am fortunate to represent the fishing fleet off the Berwickshire coast, which is relatively small but very active, together with…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2025My hon. Friend is making a first-class speech, standing up for her constituents in Cheshire. Is she aware that the Confederation of British Industry forecast has said that…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and he is right to highlight the important role that local authorities have. However, speaking as a former commercial property lawyer,…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech, and I agree with many of her points. Does she agree that when someone buys a new home, not only do they expect to have the mains water…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesThe hon. Member is doing an excellent job of highlighting the problems with new house developments in his constituency. The National House Building Council will in many cases…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Many aspects of the Bill will affect Scotland and make things much more difficult for local residents to oppose certain types of…24 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Last week, it was announced that the SNP Government are sending more shipbuilding contracts abroad. Seven CalMac ferries that could be constructed on the Clyde will instead be…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillThe hon. Member is making an excellent point—it is a rare moment of unity between him and me. I agree that the compensation is not enough. Does he agree that part of the problem…24 Mar 2025