Speeches by Stewart.

“How would you respond to Citizens Advice criticism that these proposals allow Royal Mail to pass on the inefficiencies to the consumer?”

“Is that what they are saying? Is that information that you are gathering, that that would be the case?”

“Natalie, you talked about implementing the process. How would that look across the country? Would it be trialled or would it be just universal right across the country?”

“The Royal Mail has suggested that the proposed changes to the USO could lead to price rises. To what extent was this considered when you drafted the proposed changes?”

“Time is of the essence. While colleagues across the House may differ on these issues, we represent constituents who continue to suffer from the historic injustice created by the hon. Member’s former Tory Government. Thousands of miners have died without justice, with 2,000 passing every year. This is about fairness, an…”

“Would you have any concerns for the facility if there were to be a change of Lord Advocate or Government?”

“Do you think enough is being done to engage with the local community, given that, on 26 May, Sky News had a huge coverage on the amount of needles and paraphernalia lying round about that local area? What are the Scottish Government and the staff of the Thistle doing to combat that?”

“We have heard that the Thistle application for a drug checking licence has been delayed several times by the Home Office, forcing the facility to open without it. Would you commit to prioritising the Thistle’s application and ensuring that the necessary support is provided to ensure it is successful?”

“Would you support the expansion of the Thistle’s existing services to include an inhalation service?”

“Mr Gray, do you believe that the facility can responsibly continue to operate, given the legal risks involved, which you have previously acknowledged?”

“To add to that, what could be done to ensure that the new jobs are high-quality jobs?”

“Yes, just to refer to my entry in the register of interests: for the avoidance of doubt, I am a former employee of CRT.”

“This question is for Pauline. Given that coalfields are still suffering from deindustrialisation, what part can communities play in creating local jobs?”

“I think I am hearing that the place-based method is a successful model for regeneration. Do you agree that is the case?”

“We spoke about health statistics earlier. What would you say are the underlying causes of the jump in incapacity benefit claims within our coalfield areas? How can we address that?”

“How do you foresee the Government’s welfare reforms impacting on employment in the industrial communities?”

“This is a quick one about the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. I do not know whether the third sector sits on that. If it does not, it normally has the voices of the local communities. Should that happen?”

“How do you measure the success and the impact of the regeneration projects in addressing the socioeconomic challenges in your communities?”

“Good morning, Lord Advocate. The statement of prosecution policy provides a radical change in the UK’s approach to drug treatment. To what extent is it ideal for the radical change to be enabled through prosecutorial discretion rather than a full legal framework?”

“That was a nice full answer. Thanks very much.”