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HANSARDScottish IndependenceMy hon. Friend brings long and valuable experience in both of Scotland’s Parliaments to her understanding of these issues. In 2014, there was an agreement across all parties and…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPromoting Scottish Interests AbroadI am always happy to make representations to colleagues within Government—of course, the Energy Minister is a fellow Scot, representing a Scottish constituency. I know this has…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place ProgrammeLet me congratulate the volunteer-led Darvel Improvement Group, to which my hon. Friend refers, for securing £200,000 from the Pride in Place impact fund. She is right to…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthIn relation to the Pride in Place policies that we have set out, we are directly targeting support that can be provided to high streets across Scotland. The hon. Lady will be…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire SouthI know better than most the limitations of an SNP-led Renfrewshire council, and I applaud my hon. Friend’s efforts to bring this initiative to the fore. As the UK Government…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRenewables Sector: EmploymentProducing the clean energy we need is not only right for our energy security and our climate; it is the right thing to do for jobs and investment. Last week, the CBI revealed that…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThis Government are taking action to foster economic growth in Scotland. According to the latest figures, the UK is now the fastest-growing economy in the G7, and last week the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthI was actually in Aberdeen at the weekend, and I am fully aware of the contribution that oil and gas make to the north-east of Scotland and to the broader Scottish and UK economy.…10 Jun 2026HANSARDOil and Gas Sector: EmploymentIt seems to have slipped the hon. Lady’s mind that the energy profits levy was introduced by the previous Conservative Government. It also seems to have slipped her mind that…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBorderlands Inclusive Growth DealThis Government are and remain committed to the successful delivery of the borderlands inclusive growth deal. In March, the UK and Scottish Governments approved a deal reset,…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScotland Defence Growth DealThere is no more doughty defender of, or advocate for, the Navantia yard than my hon. Friend. I was delighted to visit the yard with my hon. Friend a few weeks ago, and I…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy hon. Friend is a tireless advocate for his community in Stirling. I am pleased to hear that the Stirling and Clackmannanshire city region deal has had a visible impact on the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScottish IndependenceVery good; I think the First Minister would probably bring the coffee with him, if he was willing to accept the invitation. The hon. Gentleman makes a serious point. I wrote to…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place ProgrammeThe UK Government are committed to empowering local people to deliver neighbourhood regeneration across Scotland. Our Pride in Place programme is directly supporting many of our…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScotland Defence Growth DealThe UK Government’s £50 million Scottish defence growth deal is a true step change for Scotland’s industrial base. It will support jobs, skills and regional growth. The deal…10 Jun 2026HANSARDScottish IndependenceYes.10 Jun 2026HANSARDOil and Gas Sector: EmploymentHistory did not begin in July 2024. The hon. Gentleman can run, but he cannot hide from his record: 70,000 jobs lost in the North sea under the Conservatives, the energy profits…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPromoting Scottish Interests AbroadOne of the regrettable aspects of the SNP-led Scottish Government’s record has been their failure to fully harness the capability of city regions and the economic contribution…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPromoting Scottish Interests AbroadFirst, I am sure that every Scottish representative, whatever their political affiliation, will want to wish Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson and the boys the very best in Boston.…10 Jun 2026HANSARDPromoting Scottish Interests AbroadI thank the hon. Gentleman for his concern. I can assure him that on Monday morning, from my desk in the Scotland Office, I met officials from the Foreign Office when I first had…10 Jun 2026