Speeches by Stewart.

“No, that is fine. Did they give any reason why it took seven weeks to repair the cable?”

“Rhoda, how adequate do the islanders consider BT’s response to the damage caused by Storm Amy?”

“Thank you.”

“It is been reported that part of the SHEFA-2 cable was not buried deep because the risk of damage was thought to be low at the time. Is SHEFA looking to rectify this?”

“Given that hot spots can change over time, how are you monitoring and adapting to this change?”

“You have also said that the risk is not equal everywhere. Are you confident that you have sufficiently identified current hot spots?”

“You say it is operationally complex to conduct routine inspection of the cables. Why might this be?”

“Thank you.”

“In all our inquiries, skills have been high on the agenda—in fact, the loss of skills is really high on the agenda. In my area of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, 800 young people did not get into college—for engineering and IT skills—due to a lack of funding. Our young people are being left behind because we are not putting …”

“My constituency has problems similar to those in my hon. Friend’s. When mines, textile factories and companies close, it leaves a terrible legacy for our young people. We are now into a fourth generation of unemployed young people who have no skills, no jobs and no opportunities. That rips the heart out of not just com…”

“Yes, it was absolutely fantastic to see the young people at Babcock and BAE Systems. It was great to see their enthusiasm and how they are looking forward in their lives. I asked questions such as, “What have you done since you became an apprentice?” They said, “I’ve bought a new car and I’ve been able to go on holiday…”

“It is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker, and a pleasure to speak on behalf of the Scottish Affairs Committee. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for granting time for this statement on our fifth report of the Session. Over the past year, the Committee has undertaken a wide-ranging and…”

“What you are saying is, “Listen to us: it is working.” Mr Singh, given that the UK Government’s energy measures target households and energy-intensive industries, are there similar interventions that would address the same challenges faced by SMEs?”

“How do you report back on that successful scheme? Or are you saying that it is just not getting listened to?”

“On the back of that, how effective are existing Government schemes aimed at reducing energy bills?”

“Those numbers are actually really shocking. Mr Johnston, you have said the standing charge is a hidden evil. Do you think we need to look at how we can educate people to understand that it is happening? How do you think we can make that clearer?”

“The Ayrshire growth deal, which was allocated £103 million of UK Government funds, has the potential to make a real difference to our economic prospects. Despite its clear potential, though, delivery on the ground remains far too slow in turning around real progress. What action can the UK Government take to drive mome…”

“13. What steps she is taking to provide regional funding.”

“From a BBC Scotland perspective, what would a successful charter review look like, and how would that meet the needs and expectations voiced by Scottish audiences?”

“Great. Thanks, that is good to hear.”