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HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandI am not sure I was specifically pointing at the hon. Gentleman. Let me be absolutely clear: those who espouse separatism in Scotland know that the consequences would be the loss…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandOn top of that are the billions that it would cost to convert our currency from pounds to something else. It is just a fairy tale, is it not?30 Apr 2019HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandI would sign up to beating swords in ploughshares every day of the week, but the lesson of history is that we defend the peace by being strong. I am proud of the United Kingdom’s…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandThe reality is that the nuclear deterrent is used every single moment of every single day. It is a deterrent—that is how it works, and it is working really well because we have…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Carbon Capture Usage and StorageI congratulate the hon. Member for Redcar (Anna Turley) on her statement. I too am a member of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, and I take some pride in the…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Carbon Capture Usage and StorageMy question is really quite simple. There is a commercial barrier and it relates to the business model. Requiring a single business to finance the capture, transport and storage…25 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsI will, if I may, add a few words of tribute of my own to Billy McNeill, who was a childhood hero of mine and a truly legendary Celt. His family have described his brave struggle…24 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsTourism and hospitality are vital sectors for Stirling’s economy. When can we expect to see a tourism and hospitality sector deal?11 Apr 2019HANSARD Arrest of Julian AssangeIt is right and proper that my right hon. Friend has paid tribute to the Minister for Europe and the Americas for the work that he has done. It is also appropriate to pay tribute…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Arrest of Julian AssangeOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would be grateful for your guidance in respect of a matter that arose earlier today at Digital, Culture, Media and Sport questions. It concerns…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMay I compliment the Prime Minister on her stamina, and thank her for making the future of the Union paramount in her considerations? The last thing we need in Scotland is another…11 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. History shows that a balance of threat in the world is a real deterrent to aggression.10 Apr 2019HANSARD Voter ID PilotsOne of the many things about Stirling constituency that I am really proud of is the level of democratic engagement. Turnouts in my constituency are always well above any kind of…10 Apr 2019HANSARDConstitutional LawI rise to give my support to this statutory instrument, brought before the House in the name of the Secretary of State for Scotland. It is important because it is about…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentAs I will say later on, we are a peacekeeper and peacemaker because of our commitment to freedom and its defence. We are protected and insured against aggression by our collective…10 Apr 2019HANSARDConstitutional LawI will come on to say something specifically about the importance of this sector, particularly for the Scottish economy, but the important thing that I am trying to say about this…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI am grateful to be able to follow the hon. Member for Inverclyde (Ronnie Cowan). I respect the passion and conviction that he brings to these arguments, but I fundamentally…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI will do everything in my power to make sure that Scotland remains part of the United Kingdom. Until my last breath, I will make the argument for my country remaining part of the…10 Apr 2019HANSARDDevolution of WelfareThe hon. Gentleman is someone I respect, but we are talking about the Scottish Government’s willingness to accept powers that have been devolved to them, and their unwillingness…09 Apr 2019HANSARDDevolution of WelfareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and to follow the hon. Member for East Lothian (Martin Whitfield), who made his usual thoughtful speech. I thank my…09 Apr 2019