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HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandAs the hon. Gentleman will know, the Director of Public Prosecutions in England is appointed by a panel, which removes the risk of perceived interference by Government. Many…29 Nov 2023HANSARDScottish Work Visa SchemeArgyll and Bute is a beautiful part of the United Kingdom, but what it lacks is infrastructure, public services and affordable housing, because the Scottish Government have failed…29 Nov 2023HANSARDPromoting Scotland's Interests AbroadThe UK Government work tirelessly to promote Scottish interests around the world through our extensive diplomatic network, forging business links, and generating trade and…29 Nov 2023HANSARDScottish Work Visa SchemeIt is good that the hon. Gentleman’s lines are written by Mike Russell. That is an old one, and not a very good one. The reality is that Scotland is the most taxed part of the…29 Nov 2023HANSARDScottish Work Visa SchemeAbsolutely. We are one United Kingdom. We have no physical border. It is important that we treat immigration equally across the whole United Kingdom and give everyone equal…29 Nov 2023HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandFirst of all, it is a very worrying time for those whose jobs are at risk at the Grangemouth refinery. This morning, the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, my hon. Friend the…29 Nov 2023HANSARDDevolution in ScotlandI absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend. The A75, along with the A77, came up as a vital route in the Union connectivity review by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill—Sir Peter Hendy…29 Nov 2023HANSARDGovernment’s Legislative Programme 2023-24: ScotlandThe UK Government’s legislative programme for the fourth Session was outlined at the state opening of Parliament on Tuesday 7 November. This statement provides a summary of the…08 Nov 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionThey always say independence will sort the problems. Scotland is not building hospitals on the islands because the Scottish Government are squandering the most generous settlement…13 Sept 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionI agree with my hon. Friend, and I could not have put it better myself.13 Sept 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipAbsolutely. My right hon. Friend is right: the CPTPP is the fastest-growing trade zone in the world, and with the UK included it is worth circa £12 trillion. To that end, we are…13 Sept 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipI stand by the words that I said to the hon. Member’s Committee.13 Sept 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipI think that we should draw a veil over last night’s football, but I look forward to Scotland qualifying next month for Euro 2024. Today is the National Farmers Union’s Back…13 Sept 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionI believe that support for the Union is strong. The United Kingdom is one of the most successful political and economic unions in the world, and the foundation on which all our…13 Sept 2023HANSARDDevolution of Drugs PolicyIllicit drugs destroy lives and devastate communities. The United Kingdom Government’s 10-year drug strategy sets out ambitious plans, backed by a record £3 billion over three…13 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Departure from EUThe recent trading numbers show that we are now doing more trade with the EU in goods and services than we did when we were members.13 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Departure from EUThe UK Government are focused on opening new international export markets for Scottish businesses. We have trade agreements with 71 non-EU countries and the EU, and those…13 Sept 2023HANSARDSheep and Cattle Exports: QuarantineThe hon. Gentleman is a doughty champion for rural communities in Northern Ireland, and he raises an important point. I will endeavour to arrange a meeting for him with colleagues…13 Sept 2023HANSARDSheep and Cattle Exports: QuarantineLivestock can move from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, and then return to Northern Ireland, as long as they are hosted at an Animal and Plant Health Agency approved assembly…13 Sept 2023HANSARDDevolution of Drugs PolicyDrug consumption rooms are not the easy solution hon. Members may think they are. There is no safe way to take illegal drugs. Drugs devastate lives, ruin families and damage…13 Sept 2023