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HANSARDUK-Europe TradeHaving worked so closely with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown over a number of years, I am probably the last person in this Chamber who needs to be convinced of the economic…01 May 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsLet me first pay tribute to RSE and all its brilliant work on water tech. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of representing Scotland in the United States along with my right…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke a few moments ago of a good dialogue. We are committed to working with the devolved Governments across the UK,…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsThe ruling upholds the protection of single-sex spaces based on biological sex and brings welcome clarity and confidence for women and, indeed, service providers. The Equality and…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsAs the UK Government, we have delivered more than 2 million extra NHS appointments seven months early, as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster set out just a few moments ago.…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsI echo the sentiments of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The powerful point he made about the ultimate ministerial responsibility resting rightly…24 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipNo, I am keen to make some progress. My right hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North (Liam Byrne) made a characteristically brilliant speech—a…24 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I will certainly endeavour to extend that generosity. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Welwyn Hatfield…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsI can assure the hon. Lady that the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which has a remit across the nations and regions of the United Kingdom, has already committed to…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCo-operation with Devolved GovernmentsIn the spirit of collegiality that has been the hallmark of this question session so far, let me respectfully suggest that there is a fundamental philosophical difference between…24 Apr 2025HANSARDRepublic of Korea: Upgraded Free Trade AgreementThe fourth round of negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Korea (RoK) took place in London between 10 and 21 March 2025. Total trade between…08 Apr 2025HANSARDSwitzerland: Free Trade Agreement NegotiationsThe sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025. Economic growth is our first…24 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Investment: ScotlandMy hon. Friend is a tireless advocate for the communities of Coatbridge and Bellshill. I can assure him that the National Wealth Fund’s strategic partnerships trial will see each…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the House that we are in regular touch with the Scotch Whisky Association. We fully appreciate the significance and importance of that industry not just to Scotland…13 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Investment: ScotlandThe Government are committed to supporting investment in Scotland in line with our growth mission. The Prime Minister recently announced that the National Wealth Fund will provide…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the House that we do welcome the investment of which the right hon. Gentleman speaks. Speaking on behalf of the constituency of East Lothian, I recognise fully the…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI happen to be meeting the Philippine Government next week, although alas in London, not in Manila. The Department is working hard to agree a Government-to-Government financing…13 Mar 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsSince entering government, we have reset working relations with the devolved Governments and I am now working to support those efforts. All three tiers of the intergovernmental…06 Mar 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsMy hon. Friend raises a key and important challenge. In every part of these islands, public services need both resources and reform given the Government’s inheritance back in…06 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) BillIt is a genuine pleasure to close this important debate. I should begin, as others have done, by declaring an interest, in that I myself am a member of the Church of Scotland. I…04 Mar 2025