Speeches by Sullivan.

“I think that members of the public—particularly residents, your constituents—would be a bit baffled given that the island’s connectivity plan specifically identifies the opportunities for more resilient transport links with the replacement of ferries. It is odd that this has not really been taken forward, but I do unde…”

“Having that vision statement has driven the connectivity work, whether tunnels between islands but also tunnels on islands themselves.”

“Will that be to take the conversation forward in light of the islands’ connectivity plan?”

“Councillor Robinson, could you give us an update on the feasibility study for tunnels in Shetland? Given this Committee has recently visited the Faroe Islands, I think we would be really keen to understand where you are on that journey at the moment.”

“This is for Councillor Steele. The Scottish Government have previously identified potential bridges in the Western Isles, and of course they have their islands connectivity plan. However, you have said that no further action has been taken since. Now I may be putting this question to the wrong person, but I will have a…”

“I thank the Minister and my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for recognising the important role that hauliers and freight play in our national and local economies. The steps announced yesterday will hugely support the 3,500 people in my constituency who work in transport and logistics. These are the people who keep our…”

“Last weekend, West Lothian Danceworld, founded and led by Hazel Saunders Dunn, celebrated its 40th birthday with shows at the prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Over the years, Danceworld has given thousands of young people the chance to showcase their talent, refine their dance skills, build confidence and forge lif…”

“May I share the condolences expressed by the Prime Minister? As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Iran war, people have struggled with the cost of living. In my constituency in the heart of Scotland, road travel and logistics are key to everyday life and local industry, and the Road Haulage Association…”

“Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 20 May.”

“The British Standards Institution has supported safety, industrial harmony and best practice in the workplace for 125 years this year. I have seen at first hand the extensive work that it has done in creating the new inclusive personal protective equipment standards, with special mention to Anne Hayes, Sara, Nele and R…”

“I thank the Minister for the changes, which are a welcome vote of confidence in UK business and industry. I welcome the rapid review of existing requirements that we know can slow down the procurement process, leading to frustration and inefficiencies all around. Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day, will he co…”

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“My right hon. Friend is painting a beautifully evocative picture of the UPP, and it takes me straight to my favourite film, “Cinema Paradiso”. Does she agree that communities often deliver in a way that the Government cannot? They deliver according to what communities and local people need, but they can also act in a m…”

“As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on endometriosis, I thank the ministerial team and my honourable Friend in the other place, Baroness Merron, for the focus that they have placed on that condition in the strategy, and for putting women’s voices front and centre; too often, they have been ignored. I also com…”

“Last month I attended a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the reopening of Bathgate railway station in 1986, as part of efforts to regenerate the local economy. More than 80 passenger trains now travel through Bathgate railway station every day between Edinburgh and Glasgow, playing an important role in suppo…”

“T2. My constituency has always been a hotbed of musical talent and creativity. The newly approved Bathgate Music Hub will be an excellent addition to community-run venues that support local musicians. Co-operative and community-owned models increasingly safeguard and grow live music venues. How does the Department supp…”

“Years of under-investment and the loss of major employers have left Whitburn and Blackburn facing deep economic and health inequalities, weakened high streets and people generally feeling left behind, yet the strength of local organisations and businesses shows great ambition for renewal. With £20 million of Pride in P…”

“I have one final question, Minister. COP26 in Glasgow, in 2021, was perhaps the halcyon day of political consensus around the need to move towards clean power and energy independence. A key part of that was the role of renewable energy. What efforts are you making to bring back that consensus, which has fragmented, per…”

“Yes, I think I read yesterday about maybe doing your washing when it is sunny and windy outside, so a lot of this will be about behavioural change. I am sure you will appreciate that a lot of the language about some of this stuff can be quite opaque to the average person on the street, so will there be some work to giv…”

“Good morning, Minister. We heard just last month that the Government have announced plans to trial bill discounts for consumers in areas with high network constraints, but there has not been much detail on that as yet. Can you tell us how that will work in practice?”