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HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeThe UK Treasury has provided an up-front guarantee of £8.2 billion to the Scottish Government to help protect jobs and to help the Scottish Government tackle coronavirus, yet we…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportI very much welcome the commitment that we heard yesterday from the Prime Minister that the furlough scheme will extend to Scotland whenever it is needed. Can the Chief Secretary…03 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan I ask the Minister to update the House on the activities and investment that the Ministry of Defence plans for Scotland in the months ahead?02 Nov 2020HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).23 Oct 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI join my colleagues in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder) on his excellent and passionate speech in opening this debate. This is a hugely…23 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support self-employed people affected by the covid-19 outbreak.20 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19I very much welcome everything the Chancellor has done to protect jobs, businesses and livelihoods in my constituency and across Scotland. Many of the self-employed constituents…20 Oct 2020HANSARDPet TheftIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David, and indeed to be speaking again in Westminster Hall. It is a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for South…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillI am the son of a Berwickshire farmer, and I am proud to represent one of the most fertile parts of rural Scotland. The food producers in my borders constituency are the best in…12 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite the best efforts of Scottish National party Members, Scottish businesses want to trade around the world. What efforts are the Government making to ensure that Scottish…08 Oct 2020HANSARDAutumn Budget: Devolved AdministrationsThe Scottish Government’s budget has been boosted by £6.5 billion to help to deal with the coronavirus. That is a true mark of the importance of the four nations working together.…07 Oct 2020HANSARDPoint of OrderI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163), and negatived.25 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillI am grateful to the Minister for that clarification. I welcome the fact that there are no biometric measures in the Bill, as, to be honest, I think our biometrics strategy is far…25 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillI am grateful for that clarification. I suppose my point was more about compliance notices being issued during court proceedings and the impact that that would have. For example,…25 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillIt is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Grantham and Stamford (Gareth Davies), who made some very thoughtful remarks, and my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton West…25 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Billrose—16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe hon. Lady is giving a typically bitter speech about the role of the UK Government into Scotland. Does she not accept that the UK Government and the Scottish Government have…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Billrose—16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillIn the short time available to me, I want to focus on the aspects most relevant to Scotland. The Bill is about protecting those who work or do business across the four nations of…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI am grateful for that point, and completely agree with my hon. Friend. The Bill not only protects jobs but strengthens the bonds of the Union that ties the United Kingdom…14 Sept 2020