"It is good to see you in the Chair, Sir Charles, and I thank the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) for introducing the debate and for giving kudos to the Scottish Government when that is clearly required, as well as the other Members who have done so. I hope …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"It is nice to see you in the Chair, Mr Bone. I join the official Opposition in saying that we will not oppose the delegated legislation in front of us. I am grateful that the Government were able to consult with the relevant Committee bodies on the SI that deal …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"Maybe I should have asked the Minister this question, but does the hon. Member think that when the Government are creating the committee to advise Ministers, it would be advisable to consider an open and transparent process of appointment in which appointees, no matter who they are, must declare their …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"It is good to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson. I will not take up too much of the Committee’s time. Following what has just been said by the Opposition spokesperson, I am sure the Minister will appreciate that, although there is a need for continuity, there is still, …..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"I am grateful to the Minister for what he has said, but I ask him again: has his Department discussed the SI with the civil service in Northern Ireland?..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
"Does the hon. Gentleman agree that hedgehogs are a devolved issue to be decided on by the Scottish Government?..." Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech