Speeches by Taylor.

“Will the Minister give way?”

“Does the Minister agree that taxation is intrinsically linked to economic growth and that there are already green shoots of recovery in the economy, with three trade deals and five interest rate cuts?”

“I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which includes the fact that I remain a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. My contribution is to assist the Secretary of State and the Government in ensuring that this important Bill will truly deliver on my r…”

“Thank you for coming to give evidence to the Select Committee today, Mr Duffy. I know you have a very difficult job, so I do appreciate you coming along. I have a few more questions on planning and flood risk. We have heard about the sustainable urban drainage systems, and we have heard that they are often poorly deliv…”

“Do you think the Environment Agency should have a bigger role going forward, in enforcing maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems?”

“Thank you. What approach does the Environment Agency play in embedding property flood resilience within building regulations and planning policy, particularly the existing housing stock, and how can this approach be improved, enhance uptake and effectiveness?”

“Thank you. What approach does the Environment Agency play in embedding property flood resilience within building regulations and planning policy, particularly the existing housing stock, and how can this approach be improved, enhance uptake and effectiveness?”

“Do you think the Environment Agency should have a bigger role going forward, in enforcing maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems?”

“Thank you for coming to give evidence to the Select Committee today, Mr Duffy. I know you have a very difficult job, so I do appreciate you coming along. I have a few more questions on planning and flood risk. We have heard about the sustainable urban drainage systems, and we have heard that they are often poorly deliv…”

“In Scotland, we have minimum alcohol pricing per unit. Will the Minister and the APPG consider that when making future interventions?”

“I completely disagree with the hon. Gentleman. In my view, low growth in Scotland has been related to the threat of a second independence referendum, and I would put the blame for the low growth firmly in the hon. Gentleman’s hands.[Official Report, 3 July 2025; Vol. 770, c. 6WC.] (Correction) I sincerely hope that the…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for bringing us such a worthwhile debate. The spending review confirmed what we in Scottish Labour have known for a long time—the UK Government can be a positive force for good in Sc…”

“I used to run a small business. Does the hon. Member acknowledge that interest rates and inflation also have a huge impact on small businesses?”

“What are the biggest challenges and gaps in the co-ordination between your respective bodies?”

“Thank you very much, panel.”

“I have a final question, but I think you have already answered it in part, so I will invite anybody to chip in with any additional points. Are there any shared data platforms, joint teams or formal protocols that could be strengthened or introduced that you would like to recommend to the Committee?”

“Thank you very much. Extending on from that theme, what systems, structures and resources are needed to improve collaboration and alignment?”

“7. What steps she is taking to support the aviation sector.”

“Has the Minister had discussions with the Scottish Government on how best to use the substantial increase in the Scottish budget to support the aviation sector? In particular, what do the Government plan to do to make up for the lack of investment in connectivity around Glasgow international airport in my constituency?”

“On 5 July, Renfrewshire hosts the annual Sma’ Shot Day parade, as it celebrates the victory of weavers over their employers in the 19th century. For more than 30 years, Mr Tony Lawler, a Paisley Buddy, has led the procession, beating the Charleston drum. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Tony as he…”