"My Lords, I am sure that my noble friend the Minister is aware that ExxonMobil is planning to close its Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife in the great footballing nation of Scotland. I could not resist. While that result will give the workers great cheer, I seriously ask the Minister: …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he recognise that this £10 billion deal secures the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde for years to come and is surely a vote of confidence in the UK Labour Government? However, is he aware that this is in stark contrast …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and industrial impact in Scotland of the United Kingdom’s recent defence agreement with Norway, and what discussions they have had with the Scottish Government to ensure Scotland maximises the benefits of this partnership...." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords, can my noble friend the Minister explain to the House the role of record levels of public investment and how they contribute to economic growth? In his answer, lest we forget, can he remind the House of the financial legacy that we inherited from the last Government—particularly the …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I strongly welcome this opportunity to speak in support of the Bill introduced by my honourable friend Tracy Gilbert. As has been said, and I am sure we all agree, it is vital to ensure that all electors are able to participate in the process and choose those who represent …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I say to my noble friend the Minister that I warmly welcome this Statement, most particularly its emphasis on the negotiations with India in respect of the Scottish whisky industry and the benefits it will bring for that industry but also, more broadly, for the Scottish economy. Will my noble …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply. I know that he is in high standing in the defence sector in Scotland. Will he consider the establishment of a specific, proactive programme of employment within deprived communities to ensure that the benefits of increased investment in the defence …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact in Scotland of increased defence spending...." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords and Ladies, I thank my noble friend for her replies thus far and her commitment to this task. I have visited Myanmar many times, including the cities of Mandalay and Naypyidaw, and I am acutely aware of the suffering of the Myanmar people, which has been compounded so …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech
"My Lords and Ladies, I am delighted to speak in this debate this afternoon and to follow the noble Lord, Lord Offord. This is only my second speech in this House, and I am pleased to make it on such a vital subject. I look forward to the maiden speech …..." Baroness Curran - View Speech