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HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionAs I have said on many occasions, the United Kingdom Government believe that Scotland, in the United Kingdom, brings many benefits and that we, as a United Kingdom, are stronger…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionAs I have said on many occasions, there is not any clear evidence that a majority of Scots are voting for the SNP—quite the contrary. Less than a third of Scots are voting for the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionTo pick up on the hon. Gentleman’s first point, the reason I say that I have answered the question so many times before is that hon. Members are asking the same question time and…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI will give the same answer that I have always given, which is that we believe a referendum is not the priority for the people of Scotland. We believe Scotland is stronger in the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI suggest that the hon. Gentleman ask that question at Northern Ireland questions.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionNo, I will not write to the First Minister of Wales. I will leave that to the Secretary of State of Wales or anyone else who feels that it is in their remit. I say to the right…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionMy hon. Friend is right, and he only makes points that many of the commentariat in the Scottish media make.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI will answer very simply. In 2014, there was a consensus between both Governments, all political parties and civic Scotland. Those are not the circumstances today.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionYes.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI do stand up for democracy. As I have said, in the Holyrood elections last year less than one third of Scots voted for the Scottish National party, and current polling shows that…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionYes. Having been a businessman before I came into this place, I agree with my right hon. Friend. It is unattractive to investors when there is uncertainty and a cloud hanging over…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionAs I have pointed out, it is not the case that a majority of the Scottish electorate have voted for independence-supporting parties.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionMy hon. Friend is right; the majority of voters in Scotland vote for parties that support the Union.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right and I know he has put in a lot of work on this subject in the past. The Scottish Government must focus on the people’s priorities. Public…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionMy hon. Friend makes a salient point, and he is absolutely right. The Scottish people want good public services delivered to them by a Scottish Government focused on the things…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionBecause this Government believe that the Scottish people’s priority is to see their two Governments working together in a collaborative and constructive partnership.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI feel that I have answered that question many times already, so I will refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave earlier.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionAs I keep pointing out to SNP Members, less than a third of Scots voted for the SNP at the ballot box.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionMy hon. Friend makes a good point. On his initial remarks, we are a family of nations and a nation of families.23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionI have made my position very clear. I refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave earlier.23 Nov 2022