Jamie Stone

Jamie Stone

Liberal Democrat — Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 January 2026

Debate

Finance (No. 2) Bill

Contribution

I thank the Minister for giving way; he is very courteous. As Members will understand, I represent a very remote constituency in the north of Scotland where crofting—very marginal farming and hill farming—is fundamental not just to the economy of the highlands, but to the social structure. The great curse in the past was de-population, and various safeguards were enacted in the 19th and 20th centuries to ensure that crofting continued. Crofters are asset-rich, but their income is very poor indeed. I welcome what the Government have done so far. Could I please ask the Minister, with my hand on my heart, to keep an eye on this particular sector? Anything that would discourage people could be fatal for the community I represent.

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