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HANSARDDomestic Energy CostsAs the hon. Lady may be aware, the Acorn cluster looms large in my own constituency, so I have nothing but the greatest support for that project. I can also assure her, and the…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingAgain, it will come as no surprise that I do not totally agree with everything that an hon. Member said. The hon. Lady asked about raising benefits in line with inflation. The…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe UK, like Europe and other countries around the world, has been forced to respond decisively to the challenges posed by high energy prices resulting from, among other things,…12 Oct 2022HANSARDDomestic Energy CostsAs I have said, Ministers in the Scotland Office discuss such matters regularly with our colleagues in other Departments. Energy policy is reserved, as I am sure the hon. Member…12 Oct 2022HANSARDDomestic Energy CostsThe Government’s recently announced energy price guarantee will support households with their energy bills across the whole United Kingdom, including in Scotland. This decisive…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe Government fully recognise that families, households and businesses are worried about rising costs. That is why we have taken decisive action to get families and businesses…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI rise with humility and sadness on behalf of myself and the people of Banff and Buchan to pay tribute to Her late Majesty the Queen. I also offer my condolences to King Charles…10 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have heard today about the value of agricultural shows across our United Kingdom, not least in my constituency where we had the New Deer show last weekend and we have the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.21 Jul 2022HANSARD Net Zero Strategy: High Court RulingThank you, Mr Speaker. I did wonder if I had managed to catch your eye. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that this Government, whoever leads them after the summer, will remain…21 Jul 2022HANSARDDefence JobsScottish businesses receive more investment than average across the UK from defence procurement, so how will my right hon. Friend continue to encourage the building of the skills…18 Jul 2022HANSARDDefence Jobs17. What steps his Department is taking to support defence jobs.18 Jul 2022HANSARDEnergy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy BillI rise in response to the hon. Member for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Alan Brown). I declare an interest: I used to work for BP. I worked in the oil and gas industry for 25 years. I…11 Jul 2022HANSARDEnergy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?11 Jul 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill (Eighth sitting)I just want to clarify, should we be surprised that the United Kingdom Government are interested in the rural interests of every nation in the United Kingdom?07 Jul 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill (Fifth sitting)Further to the question of my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnorshire, I am struggling to see where the evidence is that, through the passage of the Bill, our animal…05 Jul 2022HANSARDUnion’s Impact on ScotlandI totally agree with my hon. Friend the Minister when he says there are multiple priorities that should be at the forefront of the attention of the First Minister and SNP Members…29 Jun 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill (Second sitting)Q I think you have answered the question, but just a yes or no: do you think that this legislation would lead to more investment in research and development in agriculture in the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Dr Tinch, it was very interesting to hear your perspective on that. I listened very carefully to your responses to Ms Brock about the time it would take for multiple…28 Jun 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill (First sitting)Q I have another question, if I may, for Dr Ferrier. I think you said something earlier in response to Deidre Brock’s question about being able to keep gene edited crops separate…28 Jun 2022