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HANSARDLeaving the EUI understand that the Scottish Parliament will consult via a people’s assembly process, although I do not agree with it. When we have a Scottish Parliament and 129 elected…19 Jun 2019HANSARDIntergovernmental RelationsAt every Scottish Question Time we hear the assertion that this or that will be a boost for Scottish independence—it has got to the stage where if the chicken crosses the road, it…19 Jun 2019HANSARDHousehold IncomesWe are helping families to keep more of what they earn by raising the personal allowance, which has gone up to £12,500. As a result, 2.4 million Scottish taxpayers received a cut…19 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementAn announcement on the Scottish towns fund will be made shortly.08 May 2019HANSARDScotch Whisky: Economic ImpactMy hon. Friend represents the constituency with the most distilleries in the United Kingdom and is a very powerful advocate for the industry. We consider it to be of very great…08 May 2019HANSARDScotch Whisky: Economic ImpactI am very pleased to see how this important sector is thriving. The UK Government are supporting the Scotch whisky success story by freezing duty on spirits again this year. That…08 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyThe first thing, as I have outlined in virtually every answer today, is to get the political debate in Scotland off the constitution and on to the issues that really matter to…08 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyI do not accept that analysis. Of course there is concern about the number of children in poverty in Scotland, but, as I outlined in my initial answer, the best way to resolve it…08 May 2019HANSARDChild PovertyI have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues and we are committed to action that will make a meaningful difference to the lives of disadvantaged…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementI am absolutely clear that the results of both referendums—in 2014 and in 2016—should be honoured. The Government are determined to do so.08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementI absolutely agree. The Scottish Parliament has tremendous potential to make a difference for the people of Scotland, but it will not do so as long as it is bogged down in the…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementI support the right of the Scottish people to determine their future through a referendum. They already have—on 18 September 2014, when they voted decisively to remain in the…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementWe are engaged in a year-long consultation on the immigration White Paper. I am happy, as part of that consultation and engagement, to come to Argyll and Bute, just as the Home…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementTo give the hon. Lady some context, David Cameron made it very clear in 2013 that there would be an EU referendum. The SNP and the former First Minister’s assertion was that…08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementIt might surprise the hon. Lady to learn that all Governments, including the Scottish Government, poll on their policies.08 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Devolution SettlementI refer the hon. Members to my answer to Questions 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7.08 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Elections: Voter RegistrationThe people of Scotland made their decision in 2014; the people of the United Kingdom made their decision in 2016.08 May 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Low-income FamiliesAs the hon. Lady knows, this issue has been debated frequently in this House and in the Scottish Parliament, and the justification for the process has been set out: it is actually…08 May 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Low-income FamiliesI am always willing to look into individual cases, and we are working extremely closely with the Scottish Government on their proposals to make the changes they are able to make…08 May 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Low-income FamiliesEvidence shows that universal credit is working. We are working closely with the Scottish Government to help them achieve their goals on UC flexibilities. UC Scottish choices are…08 May 2019