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HANSARDEnergy Transition ProjectsOf course, it is not just on carbon capture and underground storage where the UK Government have betrayed Scotland’s interests. As the Minister will be acutely aware, Scottish…11 Jan 2022HANSARDEnergy Transition ProjectsOf course, the Minister’s continual deflection to Ofgem fails to meet the needs of businesses in Scotland. He will also be acutely aware that under the Energy Act 2004—section…11 Jan 2022HANSARDOil and Gas SectorThis is not just about what we extract from the North sea; it is also about what we put back in. That is why the Acorn project is fundamental. The Secretary of State mentioned Sir…15 Dec 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Does the Prime Minister believe that it is the damage being caused by Brexit, his litany of broken promises, his condoning of Conservative party corruption, or just simply his…15 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAttached to the Government spending review is, of course, the big Red Book, which highlights that Scotland’s North sea oil and gas sector will contribute some £2 billion to the UK…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationIn December last year, my friend sat with his dad to write a list of the people who would be permitted to attend his mum’s funeral. At the same time, we now know No. 10 was…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker—08 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders Billrose—08 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillOn a point of order—08 Dec 2021HANSARDConduct of the Right Hon. Member for Uxbridge and South RuislipIt would be remiss of me not to start my contribution to a debate on the Prime Minister by reflecting on the characteristics of my own toddler back at home. He is fast approaching…30 Nov 2021HANSARDStrengthening Standards in Public Liferose —17 Nov 2021HANSARD Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish FootballI thank my colleague for giving way. My constituents will be wondering why I have jumped up at the mention of Dundee United, and the truth is now out. I am sure that he will go on…17 Nov 2021HANSARDStrengthening Standards in Public LifeThere is phrase that summarises the past couple of weeks quite well that was mentioned to me earlier by a colleague when we were having a conversation—these past two weeks have…17 Nov 2021HANSARDStrengthening Standards in Public LifeOn the topic of corruption, the Leader of the House mentioned Edmund Burke earlier. We might want to reflect on another quote by Edmund Burke: “The greater the power, the more…17 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionWhen it comes to manufacturing, the first thought on the mind of all Scotland fans this morning is quite how Steve Clarke and his team continue to manufacture so many brilliant…16 Nov 2021HANSARDOnshoring Manufacturing and ProductionI am afraid that answer simply does not cut it. This is a world-leading industry based in Scotland, and it has the capacity to provide 11% of the entire UK’s electricity. The…16 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP26In the run-up to COP, the Prime Minister spoke about Kermit the Frog. On the first day of COP, he spoke about cows belching before disappearing up a closie for the next two weeks,…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillI am delighted to follow the hon. Member for Solihull (Julian Knight), although now I am really interested to know whether he prefers a curry or a pizza. When I came into the…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseMy hon. Friend mentions the Pandora’s box of sleaze. He will be familiar with the corruption allegations that appeared in The Sunday Times yesterday following an investigation by…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillThe key remark that the Minister made there was that it “could be” considered. We have seen the Government’s failures previously in relation to Huawei, so why should we have…08 Nov 2021