Speeches by Sullivan.

“There can be no question but that it is for the people of Venezuela to choose its future and for the international community to support democracy and uphold international law. While there is no denying the illegitimacy and brutality of Maduro’s regime, does the Foreign Secretary share my fears that such unilateral acti…”

“I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this debate and on his fantastic opening speech. The debate is an ideal opportunity to look at Scotland’s proud industrial heritage and contribution to the world. Although Scotland’s history and inventions are iconic the wor…”

“Personal protective equipment is all too often based on outdated, non-specific measurements, which disproportionately impacts women, people with disabilities and those with religious requirements. It affects many workers, with asbestos masks that do not fit, a lack of female-fit fire boots, and gloves that are so loose…”

“Q10. In Blackburn in West Lothian, St Kentigern’s academy was part demolished due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, and it is being rebuilt at a cost of £35 million. West Lothian council found £20 million from its own stretched budget, but despite repeated pleas to the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education …”

“I present this petition on behalf of my constituents on day 8 of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism. Dangerous depictions of violence in offline pornography, such as in magazines, are rightly prohibited under UK law, yet no equivalent laws apply to online pornography, despite its scale and accessibility. The Intern…”

“Prior to last Wednesday I wanted to see a Budget that tackled the cost of living crisis while delivering the investment that would allow people and businesses to prosper—not an easy task, but this Budget has delivered. With the removal of the two-child limit, in one policy change this Labour Government will directly be…”

“Does the hon. Member accept that 75,000 jobs were lost from the oil and gas sector between 2016 and 2024, under the previous Conservative Government? Does he welcome the North sea jobs service, which this Government will bring in next year?”

“And with other Scottish stakeholders?”

“Sara, you have already touched on the improved working relationships between the UK and Scottish Governments. Specifically, with regard to the industrial strategy, do you have a sense that the two Governments have been working effectively together? If you think there is room for improvement, what steps do you think cou…”

“Can you tell me a little more about how evidence from the Scottish Government and stakeholders has fed into the work of the council?”

“What sparked that thought was when you mentioned housing. As we have seen in our energy inquiry, there needs to be housing to support the workforce, particularly in areas of growth. So housing could be viewed perhaps as an enabler, a devolved enabler, but I wonder if there are other things that you think underpin succe…”

“What was coming out to me through both of your comments was a need to identify and recognise the enablers that underpin successful delivery across the sectors. Would you agree with that, and what do you think those enablers could be?”

“Thank you. You have given such a comprehensive answer that you have answered my next question.”

“I thank my hon. Friend, and I thank the hon. Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul) for securing the debate. At the beginning of her speech, my hon. Friend said that there were many vulnerable women in prisons, that over half of them had experienced domestic violence, and that many had experienced emotional, physical or sex…”

“Will my hon. Friend give way?”

“Russia’s kidnapping of children as a weapon in its illegal invasion of Ukraine is absolutely abhorrent and wicked, and I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) for her sterling efforts to make sure that these children are not forgotten in this place. Unfortunately, this is…”

“Churches are the bedrock of our communities and play a particularly strong role at the heart of our villages. St Philomena’s church in Winchburgh has been a centre of spiritual, community and cultural life for 100 years. It celebrated that milestone with a special mass led by Archbishop Leo Cushley on 26 October. Will …”

“You mentioned that a key area of focus will be local energy. I am aware of the local power plans. I was just wondering if you could tell me how they fit in with that focus in the strategic plan, when we can expect to see them and the benefits that you expect them to deliver to local communities.”

“The Government have said that they aim to cut energy bills by up to £300 by 2030. Are you confident that can be delivered?”

“I completely appreciate the initiatives around hospitals, schools and even leisure centres, which are very energy intensive, particularly when they have swimming pools, but what about for consumers, the domestic user? How will bills be brought down for good, which is a commitment in the mission?”