Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steven Paterson and John Bercow

Tuesday 18th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Be careful what you wish for, sir.

[Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)]

25. According to the findings of independent analysis, a hard Tory Brexit could cost Scotland 80,000 jobs over 10 years and a 5% drop in GDP. Why have the UK Government failed to produce a comprehensive impact assessment of the effect of a hard Tory Brexit on our economy? Is it the case that, for some reason, now is not the time?

Business of the House

Debate between Steven Paterson and John Bercow

Thursday 24th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)]

I am sure, Mr Speaker, that you were watching as avidly as I was last Sunday as Andy Murray won the ATP world tour finals and in so doing retained his position as the world’s No. 1 tennis player in the singles, joining his brother, who is the No. 1 player in the doubles. These brothers are the pride of Dunblane. I wonder whether we could have a debate on the tennis legacy and the wider benefit that sporting excellence can have in getting the next generation of sporting heroes.

[Mr Speaker]

I assure the hon. Gentleman that I did indeed watch both Andy and Jamie several times last week. He will not be surprised to know that I bellowed on regular occasions in their support, albeit, as he would expect, in an entirely orderly manner.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steven Paterson and John Bercow

Monday 12th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Very prudent and wise of the Secretary of State, I am sure.

[Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)]

An article in The Times today on the welcome news of the ceasefire in Syria states:

“The US and Russia have agreed to work together to target Islamic State and the FSF”.

Will the Secretary of State provide more detail on how that would work in practice, how the UK will be involved and how we can ensure that such co-operation results in no civilian casualties?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steven Paterson and John Bercow

Tuesday 15th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)]

19. The deficit in trade goods was £123 billion in 2014 and manufacturing now accounts for only 8% of jobs in our economy. The SNP Scottish Government have boosted exports by 36% since 2007, and recently launched the manufacturing strategy for Scotland. What are the Minister and the UK Government doing to support manufacturing? [Interruption.]

[Mr Speaker]

A most extraordinary noise has just radiated around the Chamber. Is it a singing tie? That is very irregular. [Interruption.] No, it was not the Minister.