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HANSARDScottish Goods: US TariffsI know that everybody in Government is working hard on this, but I want to reiterate the huge financial strain that the tariffs are having on the textile and cashmere industry in…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryThe Minister will be aware of the plight of D. R. Collin, the seafood suppliers in Eyemouth in my constituency. I know that his officials and those at the Scotland Office are…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outI very much welcome the great work by my Government colleagues to secure the vaccine supplies for all parts of the United Kingdom and the amazing work of NHS staff to ensure that…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine Roll-outWhat progress his Department has made on rolling out covid-19 vaccines.12 Jan 2021HANSARDLocal Government PowersWhat steps he is taking to deliver more powers to local government bodies.11 Jan 2021HANSARDLocal Government PowersI welcome the answer from the Minister. It is important that local government has the powers to deliver quality services, but unfortunately in Scotland the SNP Scottish Government…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainI would like to focus my brief remarks on the economic opportunities that await a global trading Britain in the years ahead. Once the world has overcome the enormous challenge of…11 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Negotiations: Devolved AdministrationsWhat recent discussions the Government have had with the devolved Administrations on the UK’s trade negotiations with the EU.17 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Negotiations: Devolved AdministrationsDespite its warm words about being pro-trade, the Scottish National party has consistently voted against or abstained on trade deals coming before this House. Does the Minister…17 Dec 2020HANSARDAgricultureWhat steps his Department is taking to support the Welsh agricultural sector.16 Dec 2020HANSARDAgricultureMy constituency in the Scottish borders is the second-highest recipient of common agricultural policy payments in the United Kingdom. Indeed, four of the top five recipients are…16 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate ActionThe eyes of the world will be on Glasgow next year as the UK hosts the UN climate change conference. This is a huge moment in our fight to stop climate change, so how will the UK…15 Dec 2020HANSARDClimate ActionWhat steps he is taking to promote climate action ahead of the COP26 summit.15 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI believe that the Immigration Minister recently met members of the National Farmers Union of Scotland to discuss the labour needs of Scotland’s farmers. Can the Home Secretary…14 Dec 2020HANSARDArmed ForcesI very much welcome the Secretary of State’s response, but can he set out what support the British Army is providing to the Scottish Government to ensure the efficient delivery of…09 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Transport ConnectionsWhat discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections within the UK.02 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Transport ConnectionsDoes the Minister agree that good transport links between all parts of the United Kingdom are vital, and it is therefore extremely disappointing that the Scottish Government are…02 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions has the Education Department had with the Scottish Government and other devolved Administrations about students returning home for Christmas when they have…23 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsAs the Prime Minister will know, the Scottish cashmere and whisky industries are being hammered by the tariffs imposed by the United States as a result of the trade dispute with…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a pleasure to follow the moving and powerful speech of my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore). I live in the town of Coldstream on the banks of the River…11 Nov 2020