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HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundWill the hon. Lady give way?05 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe hon. Lady is misinterpreting me. I did not talk about bypassing the Scottish Government. I specifically said—I am sure that Hansard will have recorded this—guaranteeing the…05 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019I welcome the Chancellor’s statement, including the £1.2 billion extra that will be coming to Scotland, which is an increase on the real-terms increase we already received in the…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe hon. Gentleman is proposing a compromise, which I appreciate—it is time that Members started to vote for things, rather than just against things—and he says he wants greater…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy right hon. Friend will have greater knowledge of this than many in the House, so will he confirm that the cross-party talks were not actually able to agree a compromise?…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversThe Minister is making earnest promises to work with local government to ensure that no child is left behind. Can she assure me and other colleagues that her Department will work…03 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversWould the hon. Gentleman confirm the number of hours that were given to the Scottish Parliament to discuss emergency legislation that was rushed through in Holyrood?03 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic and well-informed speech. Of the £14 billion going to education, £2 billion is due to go to Scotland, where the issue is devolved. I am…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)The hon. Gentleman is talking about compromise; we had an opportunity to compromise back in spring in a vote on the customs union, and we lost by only three votes. Where were the…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: PreparationsEarlier today, the chairman of the British Medical Association in Scotland went on record to say that there are shortages of medical supplies in Scotland due to Brexit. Can my…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome my hon. Friend to his place. Will he join me in congratulating the team at Sainsbury’s in Kinross for getting the Perth and Kinross gold star for equality at work, and…25 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealDeal or no deal, Scotland faces a £1 billion financial hole, £737 million of which will be bridged by funds from Westminster funded by other parts of the United Kingdom. What…24 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyAs the hon. Gentleman is talking about privatisation within the NHS, perhaps he can inform the Chamber now of the percentage increase in privatisation in the Scottish NHS and the…23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyThe hon. Gentleman talks about the sovereign will of our nation, but we sit in the United Kingdom Parliament. Our country is the United Kingdom and the people of our nation voted…23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyOn a point of order, Mr Davies.23 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Trade and Investment StrategyI seek your guidance, Mr Davies. An incident has been mentioned regarding the First Minister of Scotland, but there are no facts to back that up. She was supported on the trip to…23 Jul 2019HANSARD AquacultureMy right hon. Friend makes the point about working together, which is very important, and mentions the Stirling and Clackmannanshire city region deal, where the UK Government are…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesIt is not stigmatisation; it is data led. We saw information today that more people die from the use of methadone. I am not asking the hon. Lady to cancel anything; I am asking…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesWill the hon. Lady give way?16 Jul 2019