Speeches by Sullivan.

“It does, in identifying the very specific group that it is aimed at. My follow-on from that—and you have just touched upon it in the last part you mentioned—is to ask if that is still the correct focus, given the change in the drugs environment. We know that there is not an inhalation room, and that opens up a whole ot…”

“My main point was where the funding will have the biggest impact. Everybody knows that public services are under the cosh when it comes to finances at the moment. It is about where the impact is likely to be. I am happy with the answer you have given.”

“I would like to come back to my earlier point about the impactful use of public funding. It is an important point to remember, because behind every drug-related death is a family that is in mourning, who have been devastated. We need to make sure that our resources are targeted in the right way. Professor Matheson has …”

“What engagement has the Minister had with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities council leaders on local power plans? Does he agree that a partnership approach by Government, councils and community organisations, such as the West Lothian Climate Action Network, is key to the success of local power plans?”

“Kinneil Estate, which is home to a UNESCO world heritage landmark and where James Watt tested his steam engine prototype, attracts thousands of visitors to Bo’ness. Kinneil Museum, which is operated by Falkirk council and supported by the fantastic Friends of Kinneil, provides space to learn about local history dating …”

“I also thank my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) for her work in raising the serious health inequalities that women across the UK face every single day. Does the Minister agree that we need more expertise in women’s health issues in primary care settings to ensure early diagnosis and that women get t…”

“You have answered my question, which was around outlining convergence. We have heard a comprehensive explanation already this morning. Can I ask João and David—and feel free, Claire, if you have thoughts on this—whether convergence, or the “Barnett squeeze”, is an intentional design feature of the formula?”

“I was going to ask about the fact that the Scottish Government are required to run a broadly balanced budget each year and are not permitted to overspend. Can you go into some detail about why that is the case? What implications does that have on the fiscal flexibility of the Scottish Government?”

“If I could follow up on that, what, in your view, would be the benefits and risks of changing this restriction of following the fiscal rules? What if it were put in that context, rather than saying they have to balance the budget?”

“I want to pick up on the point that you made, Claire, about the limits on Scotland’s reserve capacity. I was just wondering if there has been a recent example of the Scottish Government having to hand money back to the UK Government because it has not been spent in time.”

“I have a question that is probably for João and David. Until we are at the point of convergence, which I suspect we might come to later this morning, would you say that the Barnett formula is working to the benefit of Scottish people in so far as it allows for higher levels of public spending?”

“3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help promote Scotland internationally.”

“A lot of my questions have already been answered around skills, the need to align with an industrial strategy and the need to ramp up manufacturing in this country. I am going to ask my question around a very live issue, which is Grangemouth. What should the lessons for transition be for both the UK and Scottish Govern…”

“Fraser, I appreciate your background in delivering Glasgow’s first ever community energy project. I am going to ask you what role you think community ownership of energy assets can play in Scotland’s path to net zero, and whether you think both the UK and Scottish Governments could and should be doing more to support c…”

“Tech companies such as Calnex in my constituency export around the world, including to the US and south-east Asia. On his recent visit to south-east Asia in November, what representations did the Secretary of State make to promote Brand Scotland, specifically in the tech sector, and will he join me on a visit to Calnex…”

“I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) on securing what has been a powerful and impactful debate. It has reflected the personal experiences and relationship that people have with food, which can be complex. My interest in this subject started as a councillor in West Lothian, when I became acutel…”

“I congratulate and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for bringing forward the Bill, and for working constructively with parliamentarians in other places. I am not sure what I can add to this full, thorough, enjoyable and important debate, but I will cover two points: the inco…”

“This point has been made a few times, but it is almost as if there is a tension between protecting our natural environment and making progress on renewable energy sources. It is not a choice between the two; one is central to the other. As a former councillor, I know that it is vital that community voices are heard in …”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that it is vital that people have a number of ways to access the democratic process, and that no one should be locked out of exercising their democratic right purely through a point of process?”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that education in schools is absolutely central to making sure that Chambers across the country start to look like the communities they represent and to achieving 50:50?”