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1727223

	registered interest
	date	27/08/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Radicalism: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to help tackle far-right extremism in Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Blair McDougall
	uin	900243
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2024 answer text <p>The past weeks have been frightening for many of our communities in Scotland, in particular for Muslims. I will never forget hearing from a young woman who has asked to work from home indefinitely because she is so afraid to be in a city centre, in Scotland, in 2024, wearing the hijab. That is intolerable and cannot - and will not - be accepted.</p><p>So I do not share the complacency of some that Scotland has no issues around racism and Islamophobia to address.</p><p>The UK Government and Scotland Office are determined to play our part in defeating hate. I am grateful to the civil society and voluntary organisations throughout our communities whose efforts are so vital in supporting that endeavour, and to Police Scotland for their work in keeping us safe.</p><p>While I am confident that the true values of this country are best reflected by millions of decent, law abiding people who cherish our neighbours and will not be divided, we must acknowledge that mosques, synagogues and other buildings used by a range of faith communities in Scotland have had to take advantage of Home Office funding for security. Their need to do so shames us all and we will not rest until those responsible for violent disorder are brought to justice and everyone, of every faith and background, feels equally safe.</p><p>This government will continue to promote unity and solidarity across the diverse communities that so enrich life in Scotland and the United Kingdom and bring to justice all those engaged in thuggery and violent disorder.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Midlothian answering member printed Kirsty McNeill question first answered 04/09/2024 16:26:02 answering member 5114
	tabling member	5076

1724431

	registered interest
	date	30/07/2024
	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, what (a) statutory and (b) non-statutory direct ministerial appointments excluding special advisers he has made; and (i) who the appointee was and (ii) what the (A) remuneration, (B) title and (C) terms of reference was for each appointment.
	tabling member constituency	North West Hampshire
	tabling member printed	Kit Malthouse
	uin	2405
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2024 answer text <p>I can confirm that I have not made any statutory or non-statutory direct Ministerial Appointments since taking up office as the Secretary of State for Scotland on 5 July 2024.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 02/09/2024 10:33:58 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse

1723511

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scotland Office: Public Expenditure
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will provide a breakdown of underspend in (a) his Department and (b) departmental arm's length bodies in this (i) financial year and (ii) spending review.
	tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
	tabling member printed	John Lamont
	uin	1782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>A breakdown of the Department and its arm’s length bodies underspend in the current financial year and over the spending review are disclosed in the Department's Annual Report and Accounts:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-oag-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-2023" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-oag-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-2023</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-oag-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-2024" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-oag-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-2024</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 31/07/2024 09:32:44 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	4608 label Biography information for John Lamont

1723512

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scotland Office: Cost Effectiveness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he plans to (a) implement and (b) cancel efficiency savings budgeted for by the previous Government for (i) his Department and (ii) departmental arm's length bodies; and what plans he has for further such efficiency savings.
	tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
	tabling member printed	John Lamont
	uin	1783
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2024 answer text <p>Decisions regarding budgets for this year were set in the last spending review and for future years will be a matter for the upcoming comprehensive spending review which my department is engaging in. The uncovering of £22bn of in-year hidden pressures has added to the strain on departmental budgets as set out by the Chancellor to parliament on 30 July.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 31/07/2024 09:35:33 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	4608 label Biography information for John Lamont

1722429

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Miscarriages of Justice: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Parliament on tackling the time taken for compensation claims in relation to miscarriages of justice to be processed.
	tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
	tabling member printed	Jamie Stone
	uin	1017
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to the effective delivery of compensation schemes in relation to miscarriages of justice.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Scottish Parliament has been in recess since the formation of the new Government, so no discussions have taken place. However, through the resetting of the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments, Scotland’s two governments will be able to work together in addressing the causes of delays to miscarriages of justice claims in order to bring justice to those affected.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 25/07/2024 09:25:53 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	4612 label Biography information for Jamie Stone

1721825

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Pensioners: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many people of pensionable age there are in each constituency in Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
	tabling member printed	Martin McCluskey
	uin	540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2024 answer text <p>As you may be aware, the current State Pension age is 66 for both men and woman, with the state pension age set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. The most recent population data by Scottish constituency, collected on Census Day 20 March 2022, is set out below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong></strong><p><strong>Constituency</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong></strong><p><strong>Total aged 66 and over</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong></strong><p><strong>Constituency</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong></strong><p><strong>Total aged 66 and over</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>East Renfrewshire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19643</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow East</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>12856</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Na h-Eileanan an Iar</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>6541</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow North</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>11530</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Midlothian</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17187</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow North East</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>13685</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>North Ayrshire &amp; Arran</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21715</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow South</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>13302</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Orkney &amp; Shetland</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>9929</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow South West</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>12633</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Aberdeen North</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19039</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glasgow West</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>13489</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Aberdeen South</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16777</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Glenrothes &amp; Mid Fife</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>18257</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Aberdeenshire North &amp; Moray East</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>20932</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Gordon &amp; Buchan</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17908</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Airdrie &amp; Shotts</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>15166</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Hamilton &amp; Clyde Valley</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>18673</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Alloa &amp; Grangemouth</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17579</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Inverclyde &amp; Renfrewshire West</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>18918</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Angus &amp; Perthshire Glens</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>24265</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Inverness, Skye &amp; West Ross-shire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21123</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Arbroath &amp; Broughty Ferry</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>22136</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Livingston</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16365</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Argyll, Bute &amp; South Lochaber</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>23315</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Lothian East</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19413</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Bathgate &amp; Linlithgow</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16280</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Mid Dunbartonshire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>22168</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Caithness, Sutherland &amp; Easter Ross</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>22936</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Moray West, Nairn &amp; Strathspey</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21530</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Coatbridge &amp; Bellshill</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>15343</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Motherwell, Wishaw &amp; Carluke</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16914</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Cowdenbeath &amp; Kirkcaldy</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19633</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>North East Fife</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21192</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Cumbernauld &amp; Kirkintilloch</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16691</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Paisley &amp; Renfrewshire North</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16629</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Dumfries &amp; Galloway</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>24389</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Paisley &amp; Renfrewshire South</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17158</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale &amp; Tweeddale</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21473</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Perth &amp; Kinross-shire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>22354</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Dundee Central</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16396</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Rutherglen</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16976</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Dunfermline &amp; Dollar</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17223</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Stirling &amp; Strathallan</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>20043</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>East Kilbride &amp; Strathaven</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17844</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>West Dunbartonshire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17131</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Edinburgh East &amp; Musselburgh</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>15006</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Ayr, Carrick &amp; Cumnock</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>21464</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Edinburgh North &amp; Leith</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>13067</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Berwickshire, Roxburgh &amp; Selkirk</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>24245</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Edinburgh South</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>16692</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Central Ayrshire</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19687</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Edinburgh South West</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>15448</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Kilmarnock &amp; Loudoun</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>18931</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Edinburgh West</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>19583</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>West Aberdeenshire &amp; Kincardine</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>18983</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>Falkirk</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>17612</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p> </p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 24/07/2024 09:54:43 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	5129

1721827

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	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 estimate he has made of the value to the Scottish economy of the renewable energy sector; and what steps he plans to take to support that sector.
	tabling member constituency	Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
	tabling member printed	Martin McCluskey
	uin	542
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2024 answer text <p>The renewable energy sector supports economic activity throughout its supply chains and this economic activity supports wage spending across Scotland. According to the Fraser of Allander Institute, a leading think-tank, Scotland’s renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported an estimated 42,000 jobs and contributed over £10.1 billion to the economy in 2021. Scotland's renewables industry continues to contribute significantly to the UK economy, and has a growing role to play as we realise the UK Government’s ambition of becoming a clean energy superpower by 2030. The establishment of GB Energy, publicly owned and headquartered in Scotland, will further support and turbocharge the sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 24/07/2024 13:05:42 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	5129

1721834

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Shipbuilding: Levenmouth
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had on supporting continued expansion in activity at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Methil.
	tabling member constituency	Glenrothes and Mid Fife
	tabling member printed	Richard Baker
	uin	549
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2024 answer text <p>I have had frequent discussions with the Department for Business and Trade, across government, trade unions and with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland, to support activity at Harland and Wolff sites across the United Kingdom. This country has a long and proud history of shipbuilding and fabrication, and I am confident that this Government is taking appropriate steps to support the sector in Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government and the company itself. Can I refer the Hon Gentlemen to the market update from the company dated Friday 19 July, and the Written Ministerial Statement presented to the House on Monday 22 July for more information.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 24/07/2024 09:12:26 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	tabling member	5253

1719248

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scotland Office: Redundancy Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether any ministerial redundancy payments have been repaid to their Department since 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
	tabling member printed	Justin Madders
	uin	27093
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>The Scotland Office and Office for the Advocate General can confirm that no redundancy payments have been returned to the department since 2019.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 22/05/2024 14:55:00 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
	tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1718799

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2024
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scotland Office: Motor Vehicles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many and what proportion of (a) cars and (b) other vehicles used by his Department were made in Britain.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	uin	26641
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The Scotland Office uses vehicles provided by the Government Car Service (GCS). Due to logistical and operational reasons, the type of vehicles deployed at each department can vary on a daily or weekly basis. The GCS fleet currently has 122 vehicles, 58 (48%) of which are vehicles made in Britain.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 21/05/2024 09:59:03 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes