Speeches by McAllister.

“How could we have avoided the situation where Scotland’s only steel plant then was mothballed and no longer seeking orders? You are suggesting that this was as a lack of Government intervention. We had two Governments over the last 14 years: a Scottish Government and a UK Government. The suggestion earlier in your evid…”

“Jacqui, do you want to enlighten us on all that?”

“So GFG has taken the decision not to seek orders.”

“Was it GFG?”

“Whose decision is that?”

“But you have had no orders in the past year.”

“Has GFG not received substantial funding from Governments?”

“Thanks to Labour’s fiscal rules, the Government have unlocked private investment in UK infrastructure and strengthened investor confidence. The 10-year infrastructure strategy will revitalise all parts of the country’s economy, including in Scotland and in my constituency of West Dunbartonshire. Does the Chancellor agr…”

“13. What steps she has taken to increase economic growth through the 10-year infrastructure strategy.”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement. The defence industrial strategy will strengthen our security and grow our economy. These reforms will boost jobs in communities such as my West Dunbartonshire constituency, which is sandwiched between the £250 million investment in Faslane and the £10 billion contract with Norway, gu…”

“I agree with the hon. Member that this is a UK-wide issue. However, my concern is the potential for inequality and the need to ensure that poorer communities such as my constituency, where 63% of postcodes are out of direct reach of these lifesaving machines, are not left behind. The hon. Member referred to the fact th…”

“My West Dunbartonshire constituents know the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in this fight. Does the Minister agree that investments such as the £250 million to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde and the landmark £10 billion deal with Norway—both of which secure thousands of jobs for people on the …”

“I commend the Secretary of State on the action in his statement to hold water companies to account, not least with the new regulator and ombudsman. Scotland’s widespread water pollution challenges are far greater than England’s, particularly the sewage-related pollution in our rivers and on our beaches. Scottish Water …”

“I congratulate the hon. Member on securing tonight’s debate. Last month, I had the great honour and privilege of meeting the Ukrainian families who have made their home in my constituency. It now is their home, and they are so very welcome. I had a personal private conversation with each and every one of them individua…”

“May I thank the Leader of the House for her courtesy and generosity over the past year during business question sessions? She deserves a well-earned rest and holiday during recess—for which I suggest no better place than my constituency. There, she can enjoy a round of golf at Dalmuir golf course, run by a community tr…”

“But they knew about it?”

“What do you mean by that in layman's terms?”

“You recently announced that the Glen Rosa is expected to be delayed again, with the original target of September this year pushed back until April of next year. I appreciate that you came into the post on 1 May. It has been delayed for some years now. What went wrong?”

“When will the island communities enjoy the use of that ferry?”

“Ferguson Marine has no work on its order books beyond the completion of the long-delayed Glen Rosa. The BAE Systems UK Government naval work is a vote of confidence in the workforce. However, the point has been made that you are shipbuilders, not a fabrication yard. Do you think the Scottish Government should be making…”