Speeches by Poynton.

“The US deal says that preferential US tariffs for pharmaceuticals are partly dependent on national security and supply chain conditions. How content are you with those conditions?”

“I am presuming it is similar for others.”

“So you think a total of £150 million over two years will save the industry.”

“Does the Secretary of State agree that it is telling that one of the many Tory Prime Ministers that we had over their 14 years in Government, the right hon. Member for Richmond and Northallerton (Rishi Sunak), said in 2023 that he wanted to conclude a deal soon. Is it not the case that the bluster and the red faces tha…”

“Our Committee’s report covered how we can help agrifood businesses export to the EU, and I was delighted to see Salmon Scotland and the National Farmers Union Scotland come out in support of the deal this week. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it was baffling to see the SNP stand with Reform and the Tories in oppos…”

“I have a question about politics. You are saying that the Government have taken a hand in this area. When you talked about it, it felt like there are very hyper-rational investors making judgments on energy prices, planning and so on, but are you seeing Governments distort the market with protectionism, and is that on …”

“Interesting. You have all spoken clearly and forcefully about energy prices. Is there anything else the UK should do to try to ensure that we have the supply chains so that we are not as reliant on the countries that have just been mentioned?”

“Mr King, do agree with that? Do you want to add any countries to the list?”

“Mr Atherley, you talked about China trying to be the market leader in this space. What other countries does the UK most rely on for our critical minerals? All the evidence we have received suggests that it is perhaps difficult to define, but which countries do we most rely on as things currently stand?”

“When it comes to evaluating the merits of the deal, who would the Prime Minister suggest my Livingston constituents listen to? Should it be the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, NFU Scotland or Salmon Scotland, all of which have welcomed the deal, or should they listen to John Swinney, who is lining up with the Leader of …”

“Lord Livermore, further to what the Secretary of State said about resourcing the industrial strategy, how does the Treasury think about using public money and public support to crowd in private investment? Is it about grants? Is it about contracts, subsidised loans, tax breaks or anything else?”

“Just taking this on further, you talked about the sectors, and that is the way that the document is currently structured. A number of people who have sat in the chair that you are sitting in now have said to us, “There should be more of a grand challenge approach.” That is something that other countries have done and w…”

“Innovation is one of Britain’s great strengths, with fast-growing firms driving over £1 trillion into the UK economy and supporting 3.2 million jobs. However, many of those firms, many of which are based in my constituency, still face stubborn barriers to scaling up, particularly around accessing long-term finance. How…”

“I have been asked by many of my Livingston constituents for reassurance on the Government’s proposed welfare changes. Can the Secretary of State assure the House that these reforms will genuinely help people into decent, secure work, all the while protecting those who clearly cannot work due to ill health or disability…”

“12. What steps he is taking to tackle fly-tipping.”

“I thank the Minister for that answer. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the West Lothian Litter Pickers, who are doing so much in my Livingston constituency to reduce the causes and symptoms of fly-tipping and littering, but it is scandalous that their work is needed. In Scotland, the latest figures show that…”

“The conclusion of the negotiations on this free trade agreement is a major win for Scotland’s economy and for my Livingston constituency in particular, given that we bottle Glenmorangie whisky and bake Paterson’s shortbread. We also have a strong and growing digital services sector, particularly with small and medium-s…”

“Lung cancer causes more deaths in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK. In England, early detection programmes are under way, and by 2028 every patient is likely to gain access to screening. In Scotland, doctors tell me that that programme is a distant dream. Does my hon. Friend agree that the SNP is failing Scottish …”

“One thing that we have been really seized of throughout our inquiry into industrial strategy is how this works in practice. There are bodies that are either being created or folded in to deliver this. Two of those relate to you all: the Mayoral Council for England and the Council of the Nations and Regions. I have two …”

“John, you have mentioned one or two things, but is there anything further you think the Government should be doing?”