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HANSARD Scottish Football Association: 150th AnniversaryOn St Andrew’s Day in 1872, players from Queen’s Park football club represented Scotland against England in the world’s first international football match at the West of Scotland…11 Sept 2023HANSARD Winnie EwingI am grateful for that point. I think it is fair to say that the family are a bit of a dynasty in Scottish politics. All those dates of her terms in office and the various…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Winnie EwingI welcome the opportunity to pay tribute to Winnie Ewing in this House today. I want to start by thanking the right hon. Member for Ross, Skye and Lochaber (Ian Blackford) for…04 Jul 2023HANSARDChild PovertyThe Government recognise the anxiety that people feel about rising mortgages, which is why the Prime Minister’s priority is to halve inflation this year. That is the single best…28 Jun 2023HANSARDChild PovertyI recognise the work that the hon. Lady undertakes with the all-party group on food banks. The Government are protecting the most vulnerable, with a £94 billion support package…28 Jun 2023HANSARDChild PovertyThis Government are committed to tackling child poverty and protecting the most vulnerable in society. In the recent Budget, the Chancellor announced additional support measures…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWe do not accept the SNP’s analysis. As I have already explained, food inflation is an issue in many parts of Europe. It is a bit rich for an SNP Member to bring up food price…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingAs the Chancellor has said, food price inflation has been a problem in many parts of Europe. In Germany, Sweden, Portugal and Poland, food price inflation is around 20%, so this…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThis UK Government are very clear that now is not the time for another independence referendum, but the Labour party so often ends up backing SNP policy after SNP policy in…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI can confirm that the Scotland Office did write to the Department for Health and Social Care about the case of David Williamson, and I will undertake to ensure that we pursue…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Both of Scotland’s Governments—the UK Government and the Scottish Government—should be focused on delivering better public services and…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingIn relation to the cost of living—the theme of these questions—the energy price guarantee will save households £160 for the period until July, bringing the total Government…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThe hon. Lady is right to highlight the failures of the Scottish Government, and SNP Members’ reaction shows that they do not like being challenged. They shout, heckle and try to…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThis United Kingdom Government remain absolutely committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society during these difficult times. That is evidenced by our providing support to…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I know he recently announced that he will be standing down at the next election, and while he and I clearly do not agree politically,…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingWe do not accept that analysis. We recognise that this is a worrying time for homeowners and mortgage holders, but we cannot ignore the fact that interest rates have risen across…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingInflation is a problem affecting many western economies, particularly those in Europe, and it is right that this Government continue to provide cost of living support while…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThese questions show the originality of thought among the Opposition parties. The United Kingdom Government recognise the challenges facing households due to elevated costs of…28 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitIf the hon. Member shows a little patience, I will deal with those points head-on further on in my speech. People in Scotland benefit from being part of a strong United Kingdom,…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. My frustration is with SNP Members’ continual focus on independence, rather than on the measures that both Governments of Scotland—the UK…14 Jun 2023