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HANSARDUK-EU Agreement: Scottish ExportsWe regularly speak to ministerial colleagues and industry leaders on this matter. We are beginning a new chapter in our national story, one of great opportunity. This is an…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination ProgrammeI am delighted that the hon. Gentleman is very much on the path to recovery. As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State said a few moments ago, the supply of vaccines is done…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination ProgrammeI was sorry to hear that the hon. Gentleman had contracted coronavirus at Christmas, and I hope he is making a full and speedy recovery. I and other UK Government Ministers are in…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTrade DealsFirst, on the US point, there was an impasse with the EU, and we decided it was the right move to make a unilateral offer to try to break that impasse. I hope the new Biden…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTrade DealsFirst, may I associate myself with the hon. Gentleman’s remarks on the holocaust? On whisky, I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman that this is a vital industry for…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTrade DealsI fully agree with my hon. Friend. The new free trade agreements we strike, such as those we are currently negotiating with the US, Australia and New Zealand, on top of the ones…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTrade DealsWe regularly discuss opportunities for Scotland arising from the signing of trade deals. This Government have already struck deals worth £217 billion a year with more than 63…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCOP26I have frequent discussions with colleagues about the opportunities that COP26 offers for Scotland and the whole of the UK. The Government are committed to delivering an all-UK…27 Jan 2021HANSARDTay Cities DealGood progress has been made on the Tay cities regional deal. The Chancellor announced at the spending review on 25 November that the UK Government investment will now be…09 Dec 2020HANSARDTay Cities DealI am grateful to the hon. Lady for those comments. I know of her hard work especially in helping the Eden Campus project in her constituency to be a leading part of the deal. I…09 Dec 2020HANSARDTay Cities DealI have had many constructive dialogues with the hon. Gentleman on the Tay cities deal, and I am happy to confirm that we look good to go next Thursday to sign the deal. The delay…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCOP26The Secretary of State for Scotland and I have frequent discussions with colleagues on the opportunities for COP26. That includes through the COP26 devolved Administration…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCOP26I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question. I point out that we will still be one of the world’s largest net donors to the most deprived communities around the world.…09 Dec 2020HANSARDVoluntary and Community Organisations: FundingI regularly meet Scottish Ministers to discuss matters of importance to Scotland. Funding for the voluntary sector and community organisations in Scotland is a matter for the…11 Nov 2020HANSARDVoluntary and Community Organisations: FundingI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question. He is right. I have had a number of meetings with the Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations and…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsIf I remember the question correctly, it was, “Are we spending taxpayers’ money on fighting the independence referendum?” My answer to that is that we do not wish another…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsThe hon. Gentleman’s question would have greater potency if furlough were indeed the only scheme that was available, but a wide range of support is available for businesses and…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsI am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s question. Referring to his initial comments, I was delighted that President-elect Biden spoke to our Prime Minister ahead of any other…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsNo, I do not think that it is relevant to our discussion.11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsForgive me, Mr Speaker, but I am not quite sure what that has got to do with the response to coronavirus.11 Nov 2020