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HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeThe hon. Member and the SNP continue to obsess about Brexit and the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. This Government are absolutely committed to…01 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeThe UK Government currently operate 13 successful bilateral youth mobility schemes with international parties. The countries with which we already have arrangements include…01 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeThe biggest obstacle to opportunities for young people in Scotland is the SNP Government. By restricting the number of places for Scottish students at Scottish universities so…01 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his work in this area and his continued interest in it. The Government have made it absolutely clear that we have no plans to agree an EU-wide…01 May 2024HANSARDCost of LivingI agree with the hon. Member: the SNP gave up governing in Scotland a long time ago thanks to its continued obsession with independence and referendums. The UK Government remain…01 May 2024HANSARDCost of LivingThis Government have demonstrated their commitment to supporting households across the United Kingdom and in Scotland with the cost of living, with a £108 billion package of…01 May 2024HANSARDUK Internal MarketThe Government’s assessment is that our internal market is the essential basis on which businesses are able to trade freely across the United Kingdom, minimising red tape and…01 May 2024HANSARDCost of LivingI certainly agree that the SNP Government have not been focused on the day job. They have been neglecting Scotland’s schools, NHS and transport network. They have not been getting…01 May 2024HANSARDUK Internal MarketMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: the UK’s internal market is essential to promoting economic activity, ensuring that businesses in the borders—in my constituency, in Carlisle…01 May 2024HANSARDUK Internal MarketI am very clear that Scotland is better served by being at the heart of a strong United Kingdom. The spending figures of the Scottish Government are very clear, in terms of their…01 May 2024HANSARDRivers and Streams: BiodiversityThe hon. Member is absolutely wrong. According to a recent report, untreated sewage has been released into Scottish waters and seas more than 58,000 times over the past five…01 May 2024HANSARDRivers and Streams: BiodiversityWater quality policy is devolved in Scotland. The Scottish Government are responsible for biodiversity in rivers and streams in Scotland, not the United Kingdom Government. It is…01 May 2024HANSARDMarine Energy Sector SupportWhat a load of nonsense. Scotland is much better served by being part of the United Kingdom, and we will continue to support all renewable energy sectors, including tidal.06 Mar 2024HANSARDCross-border NHS Provision: Waiting TimesI am regularly reminded, particularly as an MP for the Borders, of the need for healthcare to benefit people on either side of the border, particularly through cross-border…06 Mar 2024HANSARDMarine Energy Sector SupportI am grateful for that important question. The Government are undertaking analysis of the technology pipeline available for contracts for difference auction round 6 against our…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCross-border NHS Provision: Waiting TimesThe Government recognise the invaluable job that all NHS workers do; I see that every day of the week in my constituency in the Scottish Borders. That is why the Secretary of…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingDue to the SNP’s tax rises in Scotland, anyone earning more than £28,867 will pay more income tax than those living in England. From my own experience representing a Borders…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingI do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s conclusions. Thanks to this Government, 2.4 million workers in Scotland benefited from £340 back in their pockets thanks to the national…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingIn 2021-22, there were 1.7 million fewer people in absolute poverty after housing costs than there were in 2009-10, including 400,000 fewer children. This Government are certainly…06 Mar 2024HANSARDFarm-gate PricesWe want all farmers to get a fair price for their products. The Government have committed to tackling contractual unfairness in the agrifood supply chain. We will use the powers…06 Mar 2024