Oral Answers to Questions

Caroline Ansell Excerpts

Wednesday 11th November 2020 Commons Chamber

[Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.

[Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.

[Simon Jupp (East Devon) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union.

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[Mr Jack]

There are no flies on my hon. Friend—he spotted that I am a Unionist and he has been able to highlight the importance of improving transport links. That is why I am so disappointed that the Scottish Government are not engaging in Sir Peter Hendy’s review of connectivity across our United Kingdom. That attitude is letting down the people of Scotland, who would benefit from those improvements.

[Caroline Ansell]

My great grandfather served in the infantry regiment of the Argyll and Sutherland. Will my right hon. Friend join me in commemorating all those Scottish servicemen who fought in the British Army for the freedom of the United Kingdom and the world, and in thanking servicemen and women today in Scotland who are engaged in our fight against the virus?

[Mr Jack]

I am more than happy to join my hon. Friend in thanking today’s servicemen and women, and I am sure the whole House will join me in remembering all those who laid down their lives in defence of our country and the freedoms that we enjoy today.