Speeches by McAllister.

“Whose decision is that?”

“But you have had no orders in the past year.”

“Has GFG not received substantial funding from Governments?”

“Do you think that it has contributed towards the collapse of steel manufacturing, therefore, in Scotland?”

“Thanks to Labour’s fiscal rules, the Government have unlocked private investment in UK infrastructure and strengthened investor confidence. The 10-year infrastructure strategy will revitalise all parts of the country’s economy, including in Scotland and in my constituency of West Dunbartonshire. Does the Chancellor agr…”

“13. What steps she has taken to increase economic growth through the 10-year infrastructure strategy.”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement. The defence industrial strategy will strengthen our security and grow our economy. These reforms will boost jobs in communities such as my West Dunbartonshire constituency, which is sandwiched between the £250 million investment in Faslane and the £10 billion contract with Norway, gu…”

“I agree with the hon. Member that this is a UK-wide issue. However, my concern is the potential for inequality and the need to ensure that poorer communities such as my constituency, where 63% of postcodes are out of direct reach of these lifesaving machines, are not left behind. The hon. Member referred to the fact th…”

“My West Dunbartonshire constituents know the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in this fight. Does the Minister agree that investments such as the £250 million to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde and the landmark £10 billion deal with Norway—both of which secure thousands of jobs for people on the …”

“I congratulate the hon. Member on securing tonight’s debate. Last month, I had the great honour and privilege of meeting the Ukrainian families who have made their home in my constituency. It now is their home, and they are so very welcome. I had a personal private conversation with each and every one of them individua…”

“I commend the Secretary of State on the action in his statement to hold water companies to account, not least with the new regulator and ombudsman. Scotland’s widespread water pollution challenges are far greater than England’s, particularly the sewage-related pollution in our rivers and on our beaches. Scottish Water …”

“May I thank the Leader of the House for her courtesy and generosity over the past year during business question sessions? She deserves a well-earned rest and holiday during recess—for which I suggest no better place than my constituency. There, she can enjoy a round of golf at Dalmuir golf course, run by a community tr…”

“You bring with you a real wealth of experience from Babcock, as I understand it, and perhaps modesty may forbid you from making the obvious comment. Do you think your wealth of experience and arrival on 1 May have helped to secure this contract with BAE Systems? Do you have autonomy in that, or was there any Scottish G…”

“You do not need to be humble.”

“And they had no issues with that contract, given their position on government-funded munitions work?”

“But they knew about it?”

“You recently announced that the Glen Rosa is expected to be delayed again, with the original target of September this year pushed back until April of next year. I appreciate that you came into the post on 1 May. It has been delayed for some years now. What went wrong?”

“You are in charge now, and we have a target date of April of next year. Are you confident that it will not be pushed back any further than that?”

“What do you mean by that in layman's terms?”

“When will the island communities enjoy the use of that ferry?”