Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Lamont and Katie White

Tuesday 13th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Katie White]

I thank the hon. Lady for her very important question. This is one of the reasons why, before this summer, we launched the climate and nature security taskforce. As I said, sadly it has become even more relevant after the summer and its impacts on farming and food security. We are working hand in glove with DEFRA to ensure that these matters are considered at the same time, and that cascading climate and nature impacts on food security are considered. That will be a core part of our climate and nature security taskforce.

[John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)]

5. What discussions she has had with the Scottish Borders council on the cross-border connection.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Lamont and Katie White

Tuesday 7th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Katie White]

I thank my hon. Friend, who has raised this issue on many occasions in this House, and who is a friend of mine from across our great city. It is really important that we work at international, national and local level. Across our country, we all have a responsibility for the words and phrases that we use, and a responsibility to tackle misinformation and be honest about the challenges. That is not to say that we cannot disagree, but we could do so far more agreeably.

[John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.