Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Wendy Chamberlain and Ian Murray

Wednesday 5th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

I could not agree more with the hon. Gentleman. Our nuclear policy in Scotland should allow us to have nuclear power to bring down bills and give us energy security. Of course, he is also right that the SNP is against nuclear power in Scotland, but very happy to take the baseload from England.

[Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) (LD)]

The Scotch whisky industry is central to the economic growth of Scotland, and I was very pleased to hear from the Dispatch Box yesterday that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is not moving forward with its consultation on single malts. However, can the Secretary of State explain why we were in that position in the first place? What discussions were had between DEFRA and the Scotland Office before that consultation was opened?

[Ian Murray]

I agree with the hon. Lady about the commitment given by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury at the Dispatch Box yesterday, and I reiterate that the only watering down of whisky in Scotland will be the little bit of water that some put in to taste.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Wendy Chamberlain and Ian Murray

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

This Government are fixing the foundations of our economy and resetting our relationships, not just with the devolved Administrations but with our partners across the European Union. I would hope that all parties would want to come together to make sure that happens.

[Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) (LD)]

2. What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on support for the farming industry in Scotland.