Speeches by McAllister.

“If all these additional licence conditions imposed by SEPA do not address seabed and sea quality, what do they address and what have you failed on?”

“Can I follow up on one of those answers, because I did not fully understand one of the answers? If SEPA is saying that one in five of Scotland’s farms fail the statutory environmental standards, if I understood your answer correctly, you were saying that that does not relate to impact or harm. What do SEPA’s standards …”

“11. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve living standards in Scotland.”

“My questions are to Sarah. Sarah, I noted in your earlier answers that you said that the farms are only as good as their locations. I want to ask you what your principal concerns are in relation to future expansion of the salmon farming industry in Scotland. Is it possible for the industry to expand in a sustainable wa…”

“It is again on the point of welfare. My question is to Sean. Notwithstanding potential suspension from the accreditation scheme, if any member of the industry breaches welfare standards, what enforcement action do you take? What is the frequency of sanctions imposed, for instance, over the year 2023? I am not asking yo…”

“In Scotland, 242 people died while homeless last year. Those deaths are a travesty for our country and a damning symbol of Scottish Government failure. My local authority of West Dunbartonshire declared a housing emergency this year. Does the Secretary of State agree that as we head into winter, it is more urgent than …”

“6. What steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of social housing.”

“Will the Minister join me in commending my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow South West (Dr Ahmed) for securing this Adjournment debate? He will be too modest to highlight his considerable skill and knowledge on this subject, but before taking his place in this House, he practised as a transplant surgeon in my constit…”

“Tuesday of this week was International Men’s Day. In West Dunbartonshire, we have wonderful organisations such as Mentor Scotland and the Men’s Shed doing incredible work to help men across West Dunbartonshire who are struggling with their mental health. Can the Leader of the House arrange for an urgent debate in Gover…”

“I am pleased to note that the Prime Minister had good discussions with Prime Minister Modi and deepened our bilateral ties and unique bonds. Can he assure me that my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal’s seven-year arbitrary detention was raised with Modi in those discussions to help bring him home to Dumbarton?”

“The Scottish Government’s budget will obviously come after the UK Labour Government and, as the Secretary of State has mentioned, the UK Labour Government have pledged record historic levels of funding for Scotland with a £5 million boost to the block grant. In my opinion the UK Government have changed the financial we…”

“Good morning, Baroness Smith, and my congratulations to you on your appointment. In your earlier evidence this morning, you indicated that you would welcome the opportunity to set out your role. Can I ask you to do that now? May I begin with perhaps the obvious opening question: what are your priorities as Advocate Gen…”

“Thank you Advocate General for that very full answer. In that answer, you have explained very clearly in my mind how your office sits alone and separately, but I was very interested to hear your second and third priorities in relation to resetting relationships and your good relationships with the Scottish law officers…”

“I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) on securing the debate. In my constituency of West Dunbartonshire I have witnessed at first hand the devastating consequences of 14 years of Tory austerity and more than 17 years of SNP Government failure. Prior to both Governments tak…”

“On local charities, will the Minister join me in congratulating Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels, which last week was awarded the King’s award for voluntary service for 2024? That accolade recognised its outstanding work in support of communities in West Dunbartonshire, providing food and comfort.”

“Scotland’s chief constable said in September that it would be “an abdication” of her duty not to assess whether this AI tool could be used and that the force was “very much alive” to it, describing it as a crucial tool to “take violent perpetrators” off the streets. In my view, it is an exercise in balancing the need t…”

“4. What steps he is taking to establish Great British Energy.”

“Every family and every business in my constituency paid the price of 14 years of Conservative failure with rocketing energy bills because the last Government failed to invest in clean energy. The Opposition continue to oppose Great British Energy. Does the Minister recognise the absurdity of their argument that they ar…”

“Monday marked the seven-year anniversary of my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal’s arbitrary detention in India. Can the Prime Minister assure me that he and his Government will do all they can to secure Jagtar’s immediate release and bring him home?”

“Monday marked the seven-year anniversary of my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal’s arbitrary detention in India. Can the Prime Minister assure me that he and his Government will do all they can to secure Jagtar’s immediate release and bring him home?”