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HANSARDCross-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 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 2024HANSARDCost of LivingWe prioritised bringing inflation down, which is the key to reducing cost of living pressures. We delivered on the Prime Minister’s promise by more than halving it. In addition,…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingI certainly agree that we should do all we can to encourage people to travel by train. The Scottish Government’s approach to ScotRail might discourage that. I am happy to meet the…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 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 2024HANSARDLeaving the EU: Import and Export RequirementsNo, it does not. Scotland continues to punch above its weight in exports, goods and services and foreign direct investment. Trade is now well above pre-Brexit levels.24 Jan 2024HANSARDLeaving the EU: Import and Export RequirementsThe latest official figures speak for themselves and show sustained increases in both the import and export of goods between Scotland and the EU, with healthy results for services…24 Jan 2024HANSARDScottish EconomySupporting economic growth in Scotland remains a core priority of the Scotland Office. We are focused on long-term economic growth, generating more jobs and boosting business…24 Jan 2024HANSARDLeaving the EU: Import and Export RequirementsThe hon. Lady and the SNP really do have a brass neck speaking about business costs, given their own policy of setting up a hard border at Berwick, next to my constituency. That…24 Jan 2024HANSARDPromoting Scotland OverseasThe UK Government work tirelessly to promote Scottish interests around the world through our extensive diplomatic network, forging business links and generating trade and…24 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling UpThe UK Government are investing more than £60 million in projects in Dundee, and those projects have been identified as key priorities by Dundee City Council and other local…24 Jan 2024HANSARDScottish EconomyI do not accept that analysis. For example, the UK has a world-leading ambition to deploy up to 50 GW of offshore wind by the year 2030, with up to 5 GW coming from offshore…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNursing BursariesNursing bursaries for those wishing to study in Scotland are a matter for the Scottish Government. Unfortunately, the Scottish Government only provide bursary support for…24 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling UpThe hon. Member is simply not correct: £2.9 billion has been invested by this Government into communities the length and breadth of Scotland. I know that SNP Members have fought…24 Jan 2024HANSARDOil and Gas IndustryThe SNP’s position on energy, particularly in relation to oil and gas, is frankly all over the place. We do not know where the First Minister of Scotland stands on this. He…24 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling UpFour years since the United Kingdom left the EU, the UK Government have announced more than £1.4 billion for new levelling-up initiatives across Scotland. That exceeds the entire…24 Jan 2024HANSARDCo-operation with Northern Ireland BusinessesThe United Kingdom Government have taken action to make trade between Scotland and Northern Ireland easier. The UK Government have also committed to providing funding to deliver…24 Jan 2024HANSARDScottish EconomyThe biggest enemy of the Barnett formula and of devolution in Scotland is the SNP. It wants to rip up the devolution settlement and stop the Barnett formula, which results in…24 Jan 2024HANSARDPromoting Scotland OverseasGiven the hon. Member’s interest in this area, perhaps he could speak with his SNP colleagues in the Scottish Parliament. They are cutting funding to South of Scotland Enterprise,…24 Jan 2024