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HANSARDScottish Fishing IndustryMay I first pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s work in championing the seafood sector in Scotland? I look forward to visiting his constituency next month to chair the Scottish…22 Feb 2023HANSARDScottish Fishing IndustryI am very confident that for all fishing communities across the United Kingdom it is this Government who are delivering best. I am clear that none of the fishing communities in…22 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundThe Government are tackling geographic inequalities across the UK through their ambitious levelling-up agenda. We are investing almost £2.3 billion in levelling up across all…22 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundYes, is the short answer. The Government’s levelling-up agenda is benefiting communities right across the UK, including new towns. It allows communities to address local needs in…22 Feb 2023HANSARDCost of LivingAs I have set out during this session, the Government are putting in place tax arrangements to ensure that excessive profits made by BP, Shell and others are taxed at 75%. I do…22 Feb 2023HANSARDCost of LivingLike many countries around the world, the UK faces the challenge of high inflation, which is why the Prime Minister has made tackling inflation a key immediate priority. As was…22 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundAs the hon. Gentleman well knows, the cost of living support provided by the Government is worth over £26 billion in 2023-24. As a compassionate Government, we have taken…22 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundIt does seem that the SNP has decided to provide the country with compelling drama now that “Happy Valley” has ended. However, there is a serious point here. While the SNP…22 Feb 2023HANSARDRenewable EnergyThe UK Government are fully committed to supporting Scotland to realise its significant renewable energy potential. Scotland has benefited greatly from the contracts for…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerAs I have made clear repeatedly, it was always intended that at moments such as this, when unintended consequences of legislation being passed by the Scottish Parliament would…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerThank you, Mr Speaker. I will continue. The Bill would also amend the UK-wide Gender Recognition Act 2004, which legislated for a single gender recognition system across the…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerWe do have concerns. We believe that the creation of the two different processes for legal gender recognition in different parts of the UK will cause complications, which is why…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerA short time ago, the Secretary of State for Scotland made a statement to the House regarding the Government’s decision to exercise a power under section 35 of the Scotland Act…17 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2023I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her valuable contribution. She asked a number of questions about the order and discussions that the Government have had with the Scottish…16 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2023I am grateful for my right hon. Friend’s important point. It is noticeable that there is no Scottish National party representative at this Committee. An hon. Member was named to…16 Jan 2023HANSARDDraft Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2023. The draft order was laid before…16 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Trade LinksYes, I do agree, and I commend my hon. Friend for his efforts as the Government’s trade envoy to Brazil. As he will know, Scotland exports the most goods from the United Kingdom…11 Jan 2023HANSARDCommunity AssetsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. Scottish communities have benefited from the UK Government’s £150-million community ownership fund, which is a key pillar in our…11 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Trade LinksOur response to the recent Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into promoting Scotland internationally highlights the wide range of activities that the Scotland Office, the…11 Jan 2023HANSARDCommunity AssetsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for highlighting the activities taking place in Burghead tonight, and I wish Dan Ralph and his team well in the Clavie this evening. I welcome…11 Jan 2023