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HANSARDGreen Industrial JobsThe situation at BiFab is a culmination of a number of issues, the main one being the unwillingness of the parent company and majority shareholder, JV Driver, to provide working…09 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Industrial JobsAfter exploring all options, both the UK and Scottish Governments have concluded that there is currently no legal right to provide further financial support to BiFab in its…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Restrictions: Tourism and HospitalityMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State described earlier the ongoing discussions not just between the Scotland Office and the Scottish Government, but between the Scotland…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Restrictions: Tourism and HospitalityThe very short answer to that last question is: yes, of course. In response to the earlier part of the hon. Lady’s question, I can say from personal experience—having worked as a…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Response Throughout the UKAn effective response to covid-19 does indeed need to be a co-ordinated response across the UK. On 25 September, the UK Government and the three devolved Administrations published…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Restrictions: Tourism and HospitalityBoth public health and tourism policies are devolved to the Scottish Government. However, my offices and I are in regular discussions with both the UK Government and the Scottish…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Response Throughout the UKI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. Like me, although on a much larger scale, he has a rural constituency—I believe it is one of the largest rural constituencies, if not…07 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Response Throughout the UKThe UK Government have provided a host of measures to support tourism and hospitality businesses throughout this crisis. As well as the job retention scheme, which has already…07 Oct 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillSo you say.15 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on Black Community in Scotland and EnglandIt is clear that the black community has been disproportionately affected by covid-19, and action is under way to determine what is driving these disparities. We continue to work…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on Black Community in Scotland and EnglandI recognise that the hon. Lady is an ardent campaigner for equality in the black community. The UK Government are keenly aware of the continuing discrimination ethnic minorities…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipNo, it’s not.15 Jul 2020HANSARDScottish Agricultural SectorThe Government have provided unprecedented levels of support to the sector, and, to the credit of all involved, the UK’s food supply chain has remained secure throughout this…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Testing: Care SectorBased on the latest figures that I have seen, although the number of covid-19 deaths in care homes in Scotland has been falling in recent weeks, it still represents around 41% of…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Testing: Care SectorI am sure the hon. Gentleman will join me in acknowledging the excellent work done by all our frontline staff, whether in the NHS, care homes or elsewhere. I encourage the…01 Jul 2020HANSARDScottish Agricultural SectorThere are great opportunities for farmers right across the UK, in Scotland and in my hon. Friend’s constituency in Cornwall. Outside the common agricultural policy, we can provide…01 Jul 2020HANSARDScottish Agricultural SectorI thank my hon. Friend for his welcome to the Dispatch Box. This Government have guaranteed the current annual budget for every year of this Parliament, giving significant…01 Jul 2020HANSARDFishing SectorAt the end of 2020, we automatically take back control of our waters as an independent coastal state. We will be out of the common fisheries policy and we can decide who can fish…01 Jul 2020HANSARDFishing SectorYes, I can indeed confirm that. For the first time in 40 years, we will be free to decide who can access our waters and on what terms. Any access by non-UK vessels to fish in UK…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Testing: Care SectorThe UK Government, assisted by the British Army, have through six fixed testing sites, 13 mobile testing units and the Glasgow Lighthouse mega-lab significantly increased testing…01 Jul 2020