Speeches by Stewart.

“Harbour Energy recently said that 250 redundancies were as a direct consequence of this. How would you characterise that?”

“Would you say that the energy profits levy was designed to incentivise the decline of North Sea oil and gas?”

“How do you respond to the concerns that the energy profits levy is accelerating the decline of the North Sea oil and gas sector?”

“Susie, I am wondering whether a service such as Op NOVA is a recommendation you could put on to the national framework. Is that something that could be worked in there?”

“It is good to see that the qualifications are being transferable between the NQF and the SQA. Are there any distinctions between support that each branch of the armed forces provides service leavers?”

“Good morning. What has been done to equip service leavers with the skills and knowledge they require to navigate civilian systems such as housing, finance and pensions?”

“How will the Government weigh the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels against the economic benefits of projects when considering the applications?”

“I was thrilled to see the Coo Shed in Parliament this week, getting special recognition for its farm-to-fork family-run coffee shop in my constituency, but poor local infrastructure has been a drain on its success. Road closures on the A77, which for years has been neglected by the Scottish Government, have cost it dea…”

“What is your assessment of the strategic defence review and its vision for UK shipbuilding and naval capability?”

“Are there any elements that you hoped would be addressed in the review but were not?”

“How effectively does the UK Government promote Scottish shipbuilding, and how could the UK and Scottish Governments work together to promote it internationally?”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. It has taken until 2025, but Barr, a rural south Ayrshire village, is finally able to enjoy a mobile phone signal. I was pleased for the community; I had my photograph taken with residents, and the local papers covered the story. It should have been a non-event…”

“Luxury knitwear products from Alex Begg, based in my Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock constituency, are a great example of quality Scottish exports, and it has a great reputation in leading fashion houses across the world. Like many businesses, Alex Begg is happy to see that good UK trade deals are back in fashion. Will the Mi…”

“This week, I was delighted to welcome pupils from Doon Academy in Dalmellington to Parliament. They were able to make the trip due to the community benefit from local windfarms. A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to the school to learn about its “kind to mind” group. Students have created a safe place for students in the …”

“17. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK’s trade agreements programme.”

“You said the 14 trusts across Scotland need to buy in. What does that actually mean? Do they need to actually buy in, and is that now happening?”

“Just off the back of that, how many of the 14 boards have actually worked along with you to try to implement this?”

“That would be great and helpful, thank you.”

“Grace, would you say that Ofcom and Royal Mail have worked effectively to address the issues of affordability with the postal service?”

“That follows on to my next question. Do you have any concerns about the impact the potential increase in the stamps will have on remote and rural communities?”