Speeches by Taylor.

“Do you think the Environment Agency should have a bigger role going forward, in enforcing maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems?”

“Thank you for coming to give evidence to the Select Committee today, Mr Duffy. I know you have a very difficult job, so I do appreciate you coming along. I have a few more questions on planning and flood risk. We have heard about the sustainable urban drainage systems, and we have heard that they are often poorly deliv…”

“Do you think the Environment Agency should have a bigger role going forward, in enforcing maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems?”

“In Scotland, we have minimum alcohol pricing per unit. Will the Minister and the APPG consider that when making future interventions?”

“I used to run a small business. Does the hon. Member acknowledge that interest rates and inflation also have a huge impact on small businesses?”

“I completely disagree with the hon. Gentleman. In my view, low growth in Scotland has been related to the threat of a second independence referendum, and I would put the blame for the low growth firmly in the hon. Gentleman’s hands.[Official Report, 3 July 2025; Vol. 770, c. 6WC.] (Correction) I sincerely hope that the…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for bringing us such a worthwhile debate. The spending review confirmed what we in Scottish Labour have known for a long time—the UK Government can be a positive force for good in Sc…”

“Thank you very much, panel.”

“Thank you very much. Extending on from that theme, what systems, structures and resources are needed to improve collaboration and alignment?”

“What are the biggest challenges and gaps in the co-ordination between your respective bodies?”

“I have a final question, but I think you have already answered it in part, so I will invite anybody to chip in with any additional points. Are there any shared data platforms, joint teams or formal protocols that could be strengthened or introduced that you would like to recommend to the Committee?”

“On 5 July, Renfrewshire hosts the annual Sma’ Shot Day parade, as it celebrates the victory of weavers over their employers in the 19th century. For more than 30 years, Mr Tony Lawler, a Paisley Buddy, has led the procession, beating the Charleston drum. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Tony as he…”

“Has the Minister had discussions with the Scottish Government on how best to use the substantial increase in the Scottish budget to support the aviation sector? In particular, what do the Government plan to do to make up for the lack of investment in connectivity around Glasgow international airport in my constituency?”

“7. What steps she is taking to support the aviation sector.”

“Just finally, is there support that you need from Government to ensure the safe and legal disposal of these products? Do you have any recommendations that the Committee could consider?”

“Thank you very much, and thank you to the panel for all your contributions.”

“Thank you to all the panel, and congratulations, Mr Spence, on being able to move away from what seems like a very dangerous product. I would just like to ask you a few last quick questions about the disposal of end-of-life products. Would you say that there is sufficient capacity in the UK? What are the current option…”

“Thank you very much, and thank you to the panel for all your contributions.”

“Thank you to all the panel, and congratulations, Mr Spence, on being able to move away from what seems like a very dangerous product. I would just like to ask you a few last quick questions about the disposal of end-of-life products. Would you say that there is sufficient capacity in the UK? What are the current option…”

“Just finally, is there support that you need from Government to ensure the safe and legal disposal of these products? Do you have any recommendations that the Committee could consider?”