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1484556

registered interest
date	29/06/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Politics and Government: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make an assessment of the effect on Scotland of the state of democracy in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	900704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2022 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is a family of nations that embodies parliamentary democracy.</p><p>The Scottish Parliament is one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world and the UK Government will continue to respect and uphold the current devolution settlement.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart grouped question UIN 900711 question first answered 29/06/2022 15:55:34 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1484557

registered interest
date	29/06/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent steps his Department has taken to help support the Scottish economy.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham East
tabling member printed	Janet Daby
uin	900707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2022 answer text <p>The Scotland Office works closely with colleagues across the UK Government.</p><p>This included the Covid support which has seen us exit the pandemic with record low unemployment and the fiscal firepower to address the cost of living challenge.</p><p>We are now focused on economic growth, high-quality job creation and the transition to net zero.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 29/06/2022 15:53:12 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4698 label Biography information for Janet Daby

1484558

registered interest
date	29/06/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Public Sector Debt: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will have discussions with the (a) Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) Scottish Government on the impact of the outbreak of covid-19 on fiscal deficits in (i) the UK and (ii) Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Kettering
tabling member printed	Mr Philip Hollobone
uin	900709
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government supported businesses and households throughout the global pandemic and the British Business Bank loan scheme alone saved up to 500,000 businesses and 2.9 million jobs UK-wide alone.</p><p>We have taken action last year and returned the public finances to a sustainable path, and the Government is on track to meet its fiscal rules.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 29/06/2022 15:54:32 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	1537 label Biography information for Mr Philip Hollobone

1484559

registered interest
date	29/06/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Politics and Government: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make an assessment of the effect on Scotland of the state of democracy in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Falkirk
tabling member printed	John McNally
uin	900711
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2022 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is a family of nations that embodies parliamentary democracy.</p><p>The Scottish Parliament is one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world and the UK Government will continue to respect and uphold the current devolution settlement.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart grouped question UIN 900704 question first answered 29/06/2022 15:55:34 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4424 label Biography information for John McNally

1463870

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Business: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on providing additional support to Scottish businesses.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh West
tabling member printed	Christine Jardine
uin	900008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>We have regular discussions with the Scottish Government. The Chancellor boosted small business growth by increasing the Employment Allowance with small business owners saving over £250 from the changes to National Insurance thresholds. We call on the Scottish Government to focus on support for business through an agenda for growth as set out by this government in the Queen’s Speech.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 18/05/2022 13:45:18 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4634 label Biography information for Christine Jardine

1463871

registered interest
date	10/05/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Electric Cables: Seas and Oceans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the progress on proposals for the Eastern high voltage subsea cable from Scotland to England.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	900009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2022 answer text <p>I fully support the development of the Eastern High Voltage Direct Current Link.</p><p>The UK Government maintains engagement with SSEN Transmission, Scottish Power Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission - as well as Ofgem - on this important project.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 18/05/2022 13:46:24 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1418971

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	United Kingdom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps his Department is taking to promote the Union and level up regional interconnectivity.
tabling member constituency	Southport
tabling member printed	Damien Moore
uin	905324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2022 answer text <p>We have invited the Scottish Government to work in partnership to support the delivery of UK-wide transport infrastructure.</p><p>This is one aspect of how the government is levelling up regional interconnectivity, by improving travel in and between local communities so people can move more easily around the country and access jobs and opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 02/02/2022 14:58:21 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1418972

registered interest
date	02/02/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the export potential of Scotland's renewable sector.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	905325
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2022 answer text <p>I regularly discuss issues of importance to Scotland with Ministerial colleagues including Scotland’s renewable energy sector exports.</p><p>Scotland is well positioned to become a centre of global excellence in energy and climate technology and the Government is committed to supporting Scotland’s clean energy exports.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 02/02/2022 14:59:13 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1416370

registered interest
date	25/01/2022
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Scotland Office: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	111508
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2022 answer text <p>The Boundary Commission for Scotland is an independent body sponsored by the Scotland Office. All public appointments to the Boundary Commission for Scotland are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.</p><p> </p><p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that the Advisory Assessment Panel must satisfy itself that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies. All appointments to the Boundary Commission for Scotland are made using this code and this may include seeking references where appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 28/01/2022 14:18:50 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1388016

registered interest
date	15/12/2021
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Devolution: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the (a) Levelling Up Fund and (b) Shared Prosperity Fund on the devolution settlement for Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	904694
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2021 answer text <p>We have a responsibility to support economic growth UK-wide. This year the Levelling Up Fund has delivered over £170m to locally championed Scottish projects, with MPs Scotland-wide supporting these applications.</p><p>The £2.6bn UK Shared Prosperity Fund will launch next year building on this success to support communities in every corner of our UK.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes South answering member printed Iain Stewart question first answered 15/12/2021 15:10:10 answering member 4015 label Biography information for Iain Stewart
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock