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HANSARDPorts (Forth and Clyde)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for, I believe, the first time, Ms Ghani—a very great honour. I congratulate the hon. Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill)…07 Jun 2022HANSARDPorts (Forth and Clyde)I am very grateful for your sage advice, Ms Ghani. The transportation of goods around the UK shoreline will be an increasingly important part of transport connectivity in this…07 Jun 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI should begin by saying to the hon. Gentleman that the colour of my tie in no way diminishes my support for Rangers in Seville tonight. As I have said, the Chancellor has already…18 May 2022HANSARDCost of LivingLet me point out to the hon. Gentleman that the measures to which he refers are in part possible because of the record funding that this Government are giving the Scottish…18 May 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI should point out to the hon. Gentleman that the inflationary pressures are global, resulting from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other global supply chain problems. This…18 May 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI have already pointed out that the Chancellor has given £22 billion-worth of support to the people of this country. He is keeping a close eye on the situation and will step in…18 May 2022HANSARDCost of LivingMy Department is providing the Scottish Government with a record level of support—£41 billion. That is helping them to deliver the policies that the hon. Lady refers to. They…18 May 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Energy Security StrategyOur recently published energy security strategy will ensure clean, affordable and secure power for generations to come. The strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate the…18 May 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Energy Security StrategyI agree that we must do all we can to end Europe’s dependence on Russian oil and gas. The North sea has a crucial role to play in that as we transition to cleaner energy sources…18 May 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Energy Security StrategyWe are committed to developing the renewable energy sector in a whole range of ways. For example, I recently visited the CoRE—Community Renewable Energy—project in the hon.…18 May 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Energy Security StrategyAs the hon. Lady knows, that is a matter for Ofgem, which is currently conducting a review into that.18 May 2022HANSARDGovernment’s Energy Security StrategyMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. Nuclear energy is a safe, clean and reliable source of power and it will play an important role in the UK’s energy mix and transition.…18 May 2022HANSARDCost of LivingWe have regular discussions with the Scottish Government. The Chancellor has already announced £22 billion of support measures, including a tax cut for 2.4 million Scottish…18 May 2022HANSARDScottish Island CommunitiesMy hon. Friend raises an important point. It is of great concern to island communities that they cannot rely on ferry services, as has been the case for several years. I welcome…16 Mar 2022HANSARDScottish Island CommunitiesI am delighted to say that I have made two very pleasurable visits to the right hon. Gentleman’s constituency, and I have heard these concerns first hand. Of course I would be…16 Mar 2022HANSARDGrowth DealsAll parts of Scotland have a growth deal in implementation or negotiation, with the UK Government committing more than £1.5 billion. These agreements are stimulating local…16 Mar 2022HANSARDGrowth DealsI certainly agree with my hon. Friend that growth deals show what can be achieved when Scotland’s two Governments work together. That is what people want. They are just one part…16 Mar 2022HANSARDGrowth DealsI strongly agree with my hon. Friend that the Borderlands growth deal is a great demonstration of what can be achieved when we work together. I recently visited Innerleithen in…16 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling Up CommunitiesThe benefits of the transformative levelling-up agenda have already been realised following round 1 of the levelling-up fund. Eight Scottish projects are receiving a share of £171…16 Mar 2022HANSARDStrengthening the UnionI have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues on improving Union connectivity and recently met Baroness Vere to discuss the final report of the Union connectivity review.…16 Mar 2022