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Meeting of the Parliament 18 March 2026 [Draft]

18 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Energy Prices (Impact on Businesses of Middle East Conflict)
Lochhead, Richard SNP Moray Watch on SPTV

I will ensure that I convey Willie Rennie’s comments to Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, who often discusses those issues with her UK counterparts. As a former fishing minister, I know very well how, over the years, the cost of fuel has fluctuated, which has caused particular challenges for Scotland’s fishing fleets. We continue to pay close attention to that.

I associate myself with members’ comments about my colleague the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, given that this is her last question time session. I commend her contribution to public service and the Scottish Parliament. I will also be leaving the Parliament and will be joining her in post-politics life. I do not take any offence at Willie Rennie not mentioning that.

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