Speeches by Murray.

“What priority are you giving to make sure that you hit KPIs in the future?”

“If the fixed links were introduced, and Councillor Lyall has highlighted one of the issues that might crop up, is there still a role for the ferries in the regions?”

“I think you have all touched on this, but I am interested to hear your opinions on the key issues in reliance on the current ferry services and what improvements are needed. What improvements are needed to ensure that ferry services meet the needs of the island communities?”

“I have repeatedly asked the Government to publish their assessment of Scotland’s nuclear potential, without success. Perhaps the Minister can help me in the meantime. What does she regard as the greatest benefit of the Wylfa site in Wales: the long-term, skilled jobs, the local investment that it draws in, or the contr…”

“Is public transport in your calculations? You say public transport is currently going on ferries. If it were to go over a bridge or through a tunnel, is it adequate or is that another area that needs to be invested in?”

“Mr Robertson, do you feel that there is still a role for the ferries, or what is the role for the ferries now?”

“My goodness, how do you follow that? I thank our friend the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for that wonderful tribute to her sister. I am grateful to speak in this debate and to have the opportunity to honour the work and legacy of Jo Cox. Jo served in the House before my time here began, but I want to sp…”

“The Government have pledged major investment in Scotland, which I welcome, but too many Scottish high streets are still being hollowed out by Labour’s job tax hikes while illegal vape shops, mini-marts and barbers thrive. Following yesterday’s announcement for England, does the Secretary of State have any plans to hold…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. It is good to hear that cross-Government working under the Scotland Act is creating this statutory instrument to increase the amount that the Scottish Government can borrow in line with the fiscal framework. We therefore support the statutory instrument to maintai…”

“Will the hon. Lady give way?”

“It is good to hear the Government’s intention to reduce energy prices. The hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. In France, electricity is about a third cheaper than it is here, with nuclear at the heart of the system. Does the Minister agree that ruling nuclear…”

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“Could I ask Councillor Steele and Councillor Robinson about your proposed fixed linked projects? What do you think the key benefits to the communities would be if they go ahead?”

“You spoke about some knock-on impacts there and mainly very positive, but have you identified any downsides of the projects?”

“How do you think that the proposed projects will impact the culture of the area?”

“Thank you. Councillor Woodbridge, did you want to add anything to that contribution?”

“I absolutely agree, and I would add that the Scottish Liberal Democrats are also contributing to the push for additional affordable housing in Scotland. The ONS also found that a median-priced home was affordable to the highest-income 40% of households in Scotland and Wales, while in England it was affordable only to t…”

“I want to continue to highlight the importance of local railways—an issue that has already been raised by the hon. Member for Bathgate and Linlithgow (Kirsteen Sullivan). This year is the 200th anniversary of Scotland’s first modern railway, the Monkland and Kirkintilloch line. It opened in 1826, just months after Stoc…”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered the housing needs of young people. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. Everyone has the right to a safe, secure and healthy home, yet for far too many young people across the United Kingdom, that feels increasingly out of reach. The effects go far bey…”

“My hon. Friend is making some important points. Just yesterday, I highlighted the Scottish Government’s decision to buy Chinese buses, which come with a serious security risk. It would be wrong of me not to do the same when the UK Government take the same risks. We have some of the finest minds in the world here in the…”