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HANSARDLevelling-up Fund: Benefits to ScotlandEight projects in Scotland have received a share of more than £170 million from round 1 of the levelling-up fund. Those projects will create new jobs, boost training, grow…02 Feb 2022HANSARDScottish Parliament: Legislative RemitWe are respecting devolution with the Elections Bill: we are bringing in voter ID only for UK elections. We believe that stealing someone’s vote is stealing someone’s voice.02 Feb 2022HANSARDScottish Parliament: Legislative RemitThe UK Government remain focused on the issues that really matter to people in Scotland, including recovery from the pandemic. My Department continues to work closely with both…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right—I know that he is a great champion of the Union. The levelling-up paper, which will be launched today, will contain a lot of initiatives and…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionThe Prime Minister is doing a fantastic job. He is focusing on the things that matter: delivering on the recovery from this pandemic, the vaccine programme that he backed early…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionThe UK Government are taking action. The energy price cap is being maintained and will be renegotiated—that is ongoing work for the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionThe Prime Minister is resolute in opposing a second Scottish independence referendum and therefore very good for the Union.02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionI am pleased to say that, after a lot of initial opposition and resistance, we are close to agreeing two freeports with the Scottish Government. My hon. Friend is a great champion…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionI have made my position very clear: I do not think that Douglas Ross— [ Interruption. ] Well, I made it very clear in the Scottish media, which hon. Members may not have noticed,…02 Feb 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionThis Government are committed to upholding and strengthening the United Kingdom. My Department works closely with our partners across Government and with Scottish stakeholders.…02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKAs the hon. Lady will know, connectivity is important. It is not just about air; it is also about rail and road. We are very keen to improve connectivity because we realise that…02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKYes, I will meet my hon. Friend. I know that he has six beautiful golf courses in his area, so connectivity would be wonderful for us Scots, because we do enjoy a game of golf.02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKI am not quite sure how that is linked to connectivity, but as the hon. Member knows, not only do I support the Prime Minister in the role that he is carrying out, but I support…02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKI do share the disappointment that the Scottish Government did not engage in the Union connectivity review. In fact, the Cabinet Secretary for transport, Michael Matheson,…02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKStirling has today submitted its bid to be the UK’s city of culture 2025. Winning the bid would bring investment and international attention to the town, and I am sure that every…02 Feb 2022HANSARDDefence Investment in ScotlandMr Speaker, you will not be surprised to hear that I completely agree with my hon. Friend. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent, which is Trident, based at the HM Naval Base…02 Feb 2022HANSARDDefence Investment in ScotlandMy office and I have regular discussions with the Ministry of Defence on all matters relating to defence in Scotland, including defence investment with industry and commerce in…02 Feb 2022HANSARDScottish Economy: SupportI accept that both Governments need to work together—the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about that—but the UK Government are doing their bit, with a block grant of £41.3…15 Dec 2021HANSARDOil and Gas SectorI would add that the remark of the First Minister’s Minister, the Green party MSP, who said that only “hard-right extremists” want to explore oil, was also disgraceful. Even when…15 Dec 2021HANSARDOil and Gas SectorAcorn is the reserve for this round, and we would like it to be expedited in the next wave. We have met many of the stakeholders involved in the project, and they have agreed that…15 Dec 2021