Speeches by Poynton.

“We have touched on some of this already. You have talked in some of your answers about how the Government maximises the crowding in of private capital. You talked about the Harrington review. One thing that said was that international peers are more strategic and better organised in attracting globally mobile investmen…”

“I strongly welcome the Home Secretary’s commissioning of Baroness Casey to conduct the national audit. Further to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes Central (Emily Darlington), can the Minister confirm whether the growing prevalence of online group-based sexual exploitation of children wi…”

“T2. The exam season is well under way in Scotland, and I think the whole House will join me in wishing pupils in Livingston and across Scotland luck over the coming weeks, and in thanking teachers for preparing during the academic year. Closing the attainment gap between the richest and poorest pupils in Scotland was t…”

“The Secretary of State rightly outlines how important the oil and gas sector is to Scotland, and to the workers and businesses that rely on it, but if we are to have a truly just transition, we need to invest in new technologies such as hydrogen. Will he, therefore, join me in welcoming the shortlisting of the Selms Mu…”

“Alistair, you mentioned the opportunities in Scotland. Presumably one of those big opportunities is Berwick Bank. Time is against us, but just give us a quick answer on the size of investment, jobs and power that will provide.”

“For a project of that scale to take two years, with no idea of when that will finish, to be fair to the Scottish Government, they have not moved quickly enough, have they?”

“You probably speak to the Department for Transport, the Department for Business and Trade, and various other bodies. I am just keen to get your sense of how joined up they are in those discussions. If they are not, what would you change? I will start with Mike.”

“In some of your answers, we have touched on some of the institutions that are there to support your sectors and more broadly, such as the British Business Bank, the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council and so on. I would just be interested to get your perspective on whether we have the right set of institutions to supp…”

“You mentioned that one of the problems you had was particularly with planning, and this is holding up multi-billion pounds’ worth of investment. It has sat there for two years, and we have no idea when it will come back.”

“For defence companies in Scotland, UK Export Finance plays a crucial role in financing sales to our allies around the world, including Ukraine. Will the Chancellor outline how the increase in capacity for UK Export Finance will help defence companies in Scotland to create jobs in my Livingston constituency and strength…”

“This is a question to all three about export led growth. We are keen that we nail down the specifics of what the UK Government should be doing in the region to drive that growth, be it by investment or trade. I am keen to get from you, in the areas in which you are particularly knowledgeable, what are the specifics tha…”

“Johanna and Nicola, how can the UK’s banks, asset managers and financial sector expand and influence in Asia’s capital markets? What should the UK Government be doing to support them in their effort?”

“My constituents will welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment today to protecting with dignity those who cannot work because they are so severely disabled or because of illness. There are many sick and disabled people who can work with the right support, so can my right hon. Friend confirm that those people will get…”

“Oriel, you mentioned the national wealth fund. The current mandate from the Scottish Government does not allow the Scottish National Investment Bank to invest in the defence industry in Scotland. Should that change? If it did, would that help grow the Scottish defence industry?”

“Change the mandate and grow the industry in the same way?”

“Perhaps given the footprint you have in Scotland, John and Adam?”

“I thank the right hon. Member for highlighting that, because I am proud of the money that I receive from unions. I am also proud of the fact that entrepreneurs and business people donate to my campaign as well. The right hon. Member neglected to mention that when he brought the subject up. Because I am both pro-busines…”

“I will certainly come on to that, but one way is that the Bill will improve employment relations in workforces. In the past 14 years, we have seen strike after strike because of the Conservatives’ approach to industrial relations. This change will improve productivity. The Bill will deliver real-life improvements that …”

“It is a pleasure to speak on this vital Bill as it passes its remaining stages. I draw the House’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am a proud member of the GMB and Community trade unions. I am particularly pleased to speak in today’s debate, because at one of my regular co…”

“We have mentioned that, of course, and it is certainly the case. I would love to see more transparency from the Conservative party. It is right and proper that we reward the good businesses that contribute to good employment and sustainable growth, and it is right and proper that we take action against rogue employers …”