Speeches by Mundell.

“May I add my congratulations to my long-time Scottish Conservative and Unionist colleague, Lord Forsyth, on his election as Lord Speaker? In the pre-recess debate, I highlighted the exciting prospects for the redevelopment of the Chapelcross nuclear power station site in my constituency. For that redevelopment to go ah…”

“To obtain funding, most small organisations require a bank account. Is the Secretary of State aware that many organisations are struggling to get a bank account? Some banks do not offer those services to small and voluntary organisations, or a huge amount of bureaucracy needs to be entered into in order to get an accou…”

“The Secretary of State will know that the Borderlands inclusive growth deal is an important factor in driving growth in the south of Scotland, and I am looking forward to speaking to the Minister next week about the deal. With such deals, the important thing is getting the money out the door. Over the years, a number o…”

“Hamsatu, can you hear us?”

“Thank you.”

“There has been a recent significant intervention by the United States in Nigeria. What impact has that had on the situation in terms of instability?”

“Tog, what is your perception of the reports or statements on persecution against Christians in Nigeria? Do you agree with Bryan’s analysis?”

“What sort of work do you do to reduce religious tensions?”

“Saratu, perhaps I can ask you a question while we are trying to get Hamsatu back. Will reduced UN and UK funding to Nigeria have an impact on extremism and instability?”

“Hello Hamsatu. I don’t know whether you recall, but we met in Abuja, along with my colleague James, who is also here with us this afternoon. We had a discussion there about why people join the extremist or bandit groups, but, for the benefit of the wider Committee, could you just say why you think people are joining th…”

“Thank you.”

“Tog, what is your perception of the reports or statements on persecution against Christians in Nigeria? Do you agree with Bryan’s analysis?”

“What sort of work do you do to reduce religious tensions?”

“Bryan, how much of a role does religion play in the conflict and instability across Nigeria?”

“I think you were going to tell us why you think people join extremist and bandit groups.”

“Hamsatu, can you hear us?”

“Bryan, how much of a role does religion play in the conflict and instability across Nigeria?”

“There has been a recent significant intervention by the United States in Nigeria. What impact has that had on the situation in terms of instability?”

“Saratu, perhaps I can ask you a question while we are trying to get Hamsatu back. Will reduced UN and UK funding to Nigeria have an impact on extremism and instability?”

“Hello Hamsatu. I don’t know whether you recall, but we met in Abuja, along with my colleague James, who is also here with us this afternoon. We had a discussion there about why people join the extremist or bandit groups, but, for the benefit of the wider Committee, could you just say why you think people are joining th…”