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HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI completely agree.20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing the debate, and for his excellent speech. My constituency of Aberdeenshire North and Moray East is a…20 Mar 2025HANSARDClean Power by 2030The plans for a green generator at the Peterhead power station in my constituency are shovel-ready, but they depend on approval for the Acorn project at St Fergus. On 12 November…18 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayI respect the hon. Gentleman, my Celtic brother, in his pride as a Unionist; of course, I am a proud nationalist, and proof perhaps that the Irish will always rise because I…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the petitioners and the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for bringing this debate here today and…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationCan the Minister explain his assertion that the majority of women were aware of these changes?17 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingI thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing the debate. “The future of farming” seems an apt title for this debate, given the grave concerns…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesI thank the Minister for her statement. The second world war had a profound effect on so many lives. I think of my father’s two brothers, my uncle Anthony and my uncle James—my…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Scotland’s goods exports to the US were worth over £3.7 billion last year, and scotch whisky exports were £971 million—the largest slice by value. If the Prime Minister cannot…13 Mar 2025HANSARD North Sea EnergyEnergy bills are up £300 on Labour’s watch, while our industry cries out for certainty from this Labour Government, who have offered little more than confusion, hostility and…06 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is a true privilege to speak in this year’s debate. I will start by acknowledging just some of the women in Scottish politics who are inspiring and paving the way for future…06 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI commend the hon. Member for North Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown) for introducing the debate, and I pay tribute to the retiring interim chief executive of NHS Grampian,…05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. There will be no additional Barnett consequentials arising for Scotland for hospices. The Scottish Government are investing an additional £4…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ14. The Scottish fishing industry, by volume and value, is the biggest in these islands, and in my constituency the port towns of Peterhead and Fraserburgh represent a large…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Plan for NeighbourhoodsI rise to thank the Minister for his commitment and his assurances today, not least on behalf of the people of Peterhead, which is in my constituency. The right hon. Member for…04 Mar 2025HANSARDSudanThe last time the Minister was in the House talking about Sudan, she told us it was important to have trust in the international system. Given that the RSF are accused of ethnic…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineSurely it cannot be right to leave those with no real care or concern for Europe’s wellbeing the sole voice in negotiating the future of Ukraine—and by extension the future of…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank the Paymaster General for an advance copy of his statement. I recognise his sincerity, and the hard work that he and his colleagues are putting into progressing this vital…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Support for PensionersI completely agree with the hon. Member —that is absolutely shocking. I was not aware of that particular statistic, but I have spoken several times on the Floor of the House about…12 Feb 2025HANSARDFuel Poverty: EnglandWould the hon. Member agree that reforming energy standing charges would be an easy way to cut costs for consumers, especially those living in rural areas such as in my…12 Feb 2025