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HANSARD UK Fishing Industry: Non-EEA VisasIndeed. They cannot get crew, so they cannot land fish, which affects jobs in the processing sector. There is a ripple impact, which affects everyone from the shoreside suppliers…08 Apr 2019HANSARD UK Fishing Industry: Non-EEA VisasI do agree, and I thank the hon. Gentleman not only for his assiduous attendance at these debates and at other meetings but for his use of the term “highly skilled” fishing crews.…08 Apr 2019HANSARD UK Fishing Industry: Non-EEA VisasIs the Minister telling the House, then, in all seriousness and sincerity, that she agrees with the suggestion that, instead of a sector-based scheme, we should be looking at…08 Apr 2019HANSARD UK Fishing Industry: Non-EEA VisasI am sure we will all sleep better for that—especially knowing that Her Majesty will now be in a position to give her full attention to the matter of visas for fishing crews. I…08 Apr 2019HANSARDCameroonI spent time in Cameroon in 2013 as a political volunteer with Voluntary Service Overseas, and it breaks my heart to see what is happening to that beautiful country today. It…02 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyI very much agree with the Minister when he talks about the importance of Europe as an export market for our lamb producers and hill farmers, but last night 160 of his colleagues…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Can you clarify—or perhaps somebody on the Treasury Bench can—whether the Prime Minister resigns if she wins tomorrow or whether she has to get…28 Mar 2019HANSARDGovernment Policies: Implications for Scottish EconomyThe economy of rural Scotland would suffer serious damage if the Government’s proposals for tariffs on foodstuff were ever to be implemented. The National Farmers Union of…27 Mar 2019HANSARDRemotely Managed Air Traffic Control16. What discussions he has had with stakeholders in the aviation industry on remotely managed air traffic control.21 Mar 2019HANSARDRemotely Managed Air Traffic ControlHighlands and Islands Airports and the Scottish Transport Minister seem determined to drive the centralisation of air traffic control across the highlands and islands, despite the…21 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Save the Children Fund has identified five things that this Government can do to help end the conflict in Yemen. Will the Government do them?20 Mar 2019HANSARDNo-deal EU Exit PreparationsHas the Minister seen the call from the president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland today asking the Government to abandon their proposals for applied tariffs in the…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Foreign Affairs CommitteeI am grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to say a few words in a debate that is both important and timely. There are bigger points of principle at stake in this…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Foreign Affairs CommitteeIt is not entirely without precedent for parties to whip House business, but it is rare, and it is ill advised. As I say, I certainly do not challenge the competence of the…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Foreign Affairs CommitteeIndeed. I had cause to reflect on the role of Select Committees recently, when the recently retired Clerk of the House stood down. He was instrumental in building the reputation…19 Mar 2019HANSARDMarine Renewable Electricity Generation7. What steps the Government are taking to support the development of marine renewable electricity generation.19 Mar 2019HANSARDMarine Renewable Electricity GenerationI thank the Minister for the meeting last month. We are now engaging with the Treasury in respect of revenue support for the sector, and any support that she can give it will be…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Foreign Affairs CommitteeWith the possible exception of my hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone), just about everybody represents seats in the other end of the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingWhen the hon. Gentleman shows the Minister the investment opportunities in his constituency, he should probably also take him to local veterinary practices, which are now being…13 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ12. On Sunday, the community of Fair Isle in Shetland suffered a devastating blow when its world-renowned bird observatory was destroyed in a fire. The impact of such a thing on…13 Mar 2019