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HANSARDEU Exit: Scottish EconomyI simply point the hon. Gentleman to the development today that will help the UK join the trans-Pacific trade partnership, which will benefit companies in Scotland and across the…09 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Scottish EconomyWe left the EU on 31 January, and negotiations for a future trade partnership are ongoing. Over time, the economic benefits of departing from EU law will clearly offset any…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Care HomesFirst, may I extend my sympathy to the hon. Gentleman for his family’s loss? There are so many examples where families are grieving because of the loss of loved ones. He raises a…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK-wide ResponseMy hon. Friend highlights just another example of where working together strengthens our response. I am delighted that legislation has been passed enabling the Scottish Government…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipHow rude of the right hon. Gentleman. That says it all. SNP Members do not have the courtesy to listen to the answers that have been given.15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. When the publication is made available tomorrow, and this House has its proper opportunity to scrutinise it, Members will see that these…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipNo, we have heard enough from the hon. Gentleman over the course of the afternoon. I am going to reply to some of the points that have been made in the debate. We have heard the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI am grateful for the opportunity to wind up this important debate. It has been passionate, robust and, on the whole, good-natured. We have had over 40 contributions over the past…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipA press release! If the right hon. Gentleman bides his time, my right hon. Friend the Business Secretary will make a statement, quite properly, to this House tomorrow. Hon.…15 Jul 2020HANSARDGrowth DealsYes, absolutely, and I should add that my hon. Friend has been an excellent champion of the Borderlands deal. We are making good progress with it, including the consideration of…01 Jul 2020HANSARDAir Travel CorridorsThe Government have been working closely with the devolved Administrations throughout the covid-19 pandemic to ensure a coherent UK-wide approach. The Government will shortly…01 Jul 2020HANSARDAir Travel CorridorsI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. I do know the importance that Edinburgh Airport in her constituency has not just for the airport but for the wider economy. I…01 Jul 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: the last thing Scotland needs is the uncertainty and division that another referendum would bring.01 Jul 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionThe Government have always stressed the importance of the Union, and the current crisis demonstrates the value in responding collectively. We have world-leading expertise and the…01 Jul 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the considerable powers that are being devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but England has also seen significant devolution and…01 Jul 2020HANSARDStrengthening the UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight these figures. We do not need the barriers and division that separation would bring, nor do we need the reckless talk of…01 Jul 2020HANSARDGrowth DealsWe have made a commitment to deliver a deal for every part of Scotland. Five deals are now fully agreed and four are agreed in principle. We are in discussion with the Treasury to…01 Jul 2020HANSARDElection of SpeakerI have to signify to the House the pleasure of Her Majesty that the House should present their Speaker this day at 3.45 pm in the House of Peers for Her Majesty’s Royal…17 Dec 2019HANSARDDraft Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is important.28 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019South.28 Jan 2019