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HANSARDScottish Economy: Autumn Statement 2023The team at the Scotland Office, both in Dover House and in Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh, are doing a tremendous job supporting Scotland across the United Kingdom and around…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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2024HANSARDOil and Gas IndustryWe anticipate that by 2030 the UK’s growing hydrogen sector could support more than 12,000 jobs and unlock £11 billion worth of private investment. Our hydrogen production…24 Jan 2024HANSARDOil and Gas IndustryOil and gas is, and will remain, a vital sector for the UK. The UK Government are committed to supporting the industry. That is why last week I attended the Grangemouth future…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNursing BursariesFunding policies for those studying in Scotland, including nursing students, is a matter for the Scottish Government. The UK Government support collaboration between our nations…24 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Prosecution of PostmastersOfficials from the UK Government are working with their counterparts from the various devolved Administrations, including the Scottish Government, to fully understand the…24 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Prosecution of PostmastersThe Horizon scandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in this country’s history, with hundreds of people having their lives ruined and reputations dragged through the…24 Jan 2024HANSARDLevelling UpThe UK Government’s funding for levelling up has now reached more than £2.9 billion in Scotland. That includes almost £900 million of new funding announced last year. That is the…24 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Prosecution of PostmastersAs you know, Mr Speaker, the Secretary of State has suffered a family bereavement this week, so will not be with us today. I am sure that the whole House will wish to send him and…24 Jan 2024HANSARDScotlandWe are also supporting pensioners by maintaining the triple lock. The basic state pension, new state pension and pension credit standard minimum guarantee will be uprated in April…15 Jan 2024HANSARDScotlandWe are also supporting pensioners by maintaining the triple lock. The basic state pension, new state pension and pension credit standard minimum guarantee will be uprated in April…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Cost of Living in ScotlandIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) on securing this important debate on the cost of…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Cost of Living in ScotlandAs you have already pointed out, Ms Vaz, we are expecting votes shortly. I am keen to cover the key points in response to the points already made during the debate, so I am not…09 Jan 2024