Speeches by Murray.

“Mr Malcolm, you have spoken before about the influence of the Scottish Government in this sector and the situation as it exists just now. After the Scottish election, if there is perhaps a coalition between the SNP and the Greens, what impact do you think that will have on the confidence of defence companies to come in…”

“What opportunities do you see the defence industrial strategy bringing to Scotland specifically?”

“Ms Stevenson, how is this going to impact the local community and local businesses?”

“In your opinion, what is the reason for you not being able to find a buyer, or somebody who can see a viable use for the site going forward?”

“Mr Greenwood, what alternative uses for the site have you investigated?”

“Do you think the UK Government are learning a lesson from this experience?”

“What you are saying is that we are potentially missing an opportunity to lower global carbon emissions by some Government policy that is in operation at the moment.”

“Is there connectivity for people to travel from that area to work in other locations?”

“Ms Stevenson, what lessons can be learned from the closure of Mossmorran at this early stage? Is there anything particular that you would suggest could have been anticipated?”

“Earlier, we touched on skills training and reskilling. Do you think the Scottish Government are investing enough in the capacity of the area to reskill and upskill workers?”

“Do you think the closure of Mossmorran will have a negative effect on the training places that are there for that wider need?”

“Yes, that as well, because we know there is a general shortage of industrial trades and skills in Scotland. But now that there is potentially an additional number of people who will need to be retrained, do the Scottish Government recognise that there need to be the facilities and resources to do that?”

“I was really interested to hear you say that when we close our refineries, the imports that we bring in are going to have higher emissions associated with them. You have clearly laid out your view of the policies and the necessary requirements to keep operating in the UK compared with other countries. If there had been…”

“What specific interventions does the strategy propose to reduce repeat offending and to stop abusers having unfettered access to their children, in particular those who are already known to the police and other agencies, when that puts the mother at risk?”

“An individual recruited by the Russian Government recently carried out an arson attack on British soil. That followed the Yantar’s aggressive action against the RAF in the North sea. Does the Minister agree with me that to defend against the growing Russian threat, we need to co-ordinate with our European allies, not j…”

“It is an honour to speak today at my first St Andrew’s day and Scottish affairs debate as the Liberal Democrats spokes- person for Scotland. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing the debate. St Andrew’s day, as we have been hearing, is a moment to reflect on the story of …”

“As soon as we are on the list, then we get nearer to that date, but fundamentally, a Westminster Hall debate would be acceptable, with a preference for the main Chamber.”

“First of all, thank you very much, Chair and Committee, for considering my application. I have a history of being connected with young people through my own children. I have two sons who are in their early 30s. In their younger years, I supported a charitable group of young people who funded and built a skate park in t…”

“Thank you very much. Wendy Chamberlain made representations.”

“Just to be able to raise the issues with the Government and to highlight that these are young people who have done everything that has been expected of them. They may have taken an apprenticeship, gone to college or taken a university degree, but the housing market situation is limiting them. We have to prioritise an u…”