Speeches by Mundell.

“But there must be some areas that would be considered uninvestable. You could not suggest at the moment that there would be an investment in Sudan, for example.”

“Or would you?”

“Arafat, has any impact assessment been made of the viability of operating refugee camps, given the likely impact of funding cuts?”

“Mónica, you mentioned Sudan. It is not just funding cuts that are the issue: there was a huge attack by the RSF on the Zamzam camp, which housed more than half a million people, who were effectively displaced again and are therefore not receiving the sexual and reproductive health services available in that camp. As we…”

“Achim, could you outline the extent to which UNDP works to develop the private sector across low-income countries?”

“What is your view of the impact that displaced people have on the so-called black economy? Some people think it is an issue, but at least one of our witnesses has said that they didn’t think it was a major issue. What is your view?”

“Yes.”

“But there must be some areas that would be considered uninvestable. You could not suggest at the moment that there would be an investment in Sudan, for example.”

“Or would you?”

“When I was at the Scotland Office, I was regularly lobbied by retired senior executives from the electricity industry who wanted to state their concerns about how long it would take to reboot the network in Scotland if there was a major outage. Obviously, I sought the necessary assurances from those running the network…”

“Recently, the Bank of Scotland announced the closure of all five of its branches in my constituency. As part of the follow-through, the organisation Link makes an assessment of access to cash, and in particular whether a free-to-use cash machine should be provided. However, it is bound by very strict criteria, meaning …”

“(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the London Sudan conference.”

“I thank Mr Speaker for granting this urgent question. It is so important that we shine a light on this conflict, which is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world at this time. Sudan is experiencing the most extreme hunger crisis. Conflict-related famine, mass displacement, and extreme and sexual violence and killing…”

“May I associate myself with the comments about Pope Francis and Christina McKelvie, and wish you, Mr Speaker, a happy St George’s day? It is very important that we all celebrate our national identities but still come together as one United Kingdom. I hope that the Secretary of State and I were not too optimistic in our…”

“6. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on Scotland’s exports to that country.”

“I very much welcome the robust tone of the Secretary of State’s statement and his responses, but I am sure that deep inside he also regrets the fact that they are not reflected by many in the US Administration. Although across the House I am sure that we all appreciate the diplomatic challenges of dealing with Presiden…”

“I commend you, Ms Jardine, on your chairmanship in challenging circumstances in the House. We have still managed to have a very constructive and informed debate. Of course, there are significant challenges on these issues—not least financial challenges—but I feel that the very fact that this debate has taken place will…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the Nutrition for Growth Paris Summit 2025. It is a particular pleasure to serve under your chairman- ship, Ms Jardine. I am grateful for the opportunity to propose this motion and to make the case for a strong, ambitious and well-targeted UK commitment at the Nutrition for…”

“Obviously, this event was on a catastrophic scale, but there is regular disruption at Heathrow. One of the consequences of that is the wholesale cancellation of flights between Heathrow and Scotland, which I have raised previously in this Chamber. When Ruth Kelly does her report on Heathrow’s resilience, will she look …”

“Order. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. This is a three-hour debate, so I do not intend to set a time limit at this stage, but I ask Members to be mindful of others.”