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1731921

registered interest
date	07/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Buses: Exhaust Emissions
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 Government on its purchase of new zero-emission buses from non-UK manufacturers.
tabling member constituency	Basildon and Billericay
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	7564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2024 answer text <p>None. This is a devolved matter and, as such, a decision for the Scottish Government.</p><p>I have recently met UK bus manufacturers to understand how the UK Government can support the transport sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 10/10/2024 13:22:38 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1727221

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	Public Sector: 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 Government on the potential impact of the Chancellor’s statement on public spending inheritance of 29 July 2024 on public sector pay in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Dr Zubir Ahmed
uin	900240
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2024 answer text <p>The financial inheritance - the worst inherited by any incoming Government since World War 2 - was compounded by the unforeseen £22 billion black hole in spending left by the previous Government. This means we face hard choices we didn’t expect or want to make to fix the foundations of our economy.</p><p>What the previous Government did - spending the Treasury reserves three times over by July - was reckless and unforgivable. They also for the first time excluded an affordability clause from the Pay Bodies and the SNP had no set pay back either.</p><p>The Scottish Government is responsible for public sector pay awards for devolved workforces. Barnett consequentials and Supplementary Estimates for 2024-25 will be confirmed at the budget in October and the Spending Review will set block grant funding up to at least 2027-28. This will allow the devolved governments to financially plan over a longer period of time.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 04/09/2024 16:22:18 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5213

1727222

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	Potatoes: UK Internal Trade
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 Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the commercial movement of potatoes from Scotland to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	900241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2024 answer text <p>The Windsor Framework has lifted the ban on the movement of seed potatoes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Plant Health Label scheme.</p><p>Once planted in Northern Ireland, the new crop of seed potatoes can be sold with no restrictions. This reflects long-standing arrangements for biosecurity, and our commitment to upholding a smooth flow of trade with Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Midlothian answering member printed Kirsty McNeill question first answered 04/09/2024 14:04:50 answering member 5114
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

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

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

1717827

registered interest
date	14/05/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Civil Partnerships: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, with reference to the Scottish Government's request for a section 104 Order under the Scotland Act 1998 in consequence of the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020, if he will permit the Scottish Government to legislate accordingly.
tabling member constituency	Argyll and Bute
tabling member printed	Brendan O'Hara
uin	26173
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>I have written to the Scottish Government to confirm the UK Government’s in-principle agreement to proceed with this Scotland Act Order. My officials will continue to engage with their Scottish Government counterparts as the Order advances.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 17/05/2024 09:41:03 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4371 label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara

1714821

registered interest
date	23/04/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Freedom of Speech: 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 the protection of free speech in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	902552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to protecting free speech.</p><p>It is the responsibility of the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, working with Police Scotland, to ensure that the hate crime legislation is implemented and enforced in a way that protects freedom of speech and has the confidence of people in Scotland.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 01/05/2024 11:01:07 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1715104

registered interest
date	23/04/2024
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 recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the strength of the Union.
tabling member constituency	Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
tabling member printed	Gerald Jones
uin	902560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>I discuss the strengths and benefits of the Union with colleagues on a regular basis.</p><p>This Government is committed to protecting the Union and promoting the strengths that have made it the most successful political and economic union the world has ever seen.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 01/05/2024 13:24:43 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	4501 label Biography information for Gerald Jones

1712780

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Lord Advocate on the Scottish Government's proposed amendments to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
tabling member printed	Ian Murray
uin	22933
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>Discussions with Scottish Ministers on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill have principally been led by the Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Minister Hollinrake. I have not had discussions with the Lord Advocate regarding the Scottish Government’s proposed amendments to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill.</p><p> </p><p>Noting Scotland’s historically separate legal jurisdiction and the unique role of the Lord Advocate and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in respect of prosecutions in Scotland, it is the UK Government’s view that it is appropriate for the Scottish Government to bring forward proposals to address prosecutions on this matter in Scotland, and for those to be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament. The UK Government remains committed to supporting the Scottish Government in bringing forward its own proposals.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 29/04/2024 08:00:53 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1712857

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Scotland Office: Fraud
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he has taken to reduce the cost of fraud in his Department in the last three financial years.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Dame Nia Griffith
uin	22929
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2024 answer text <p>The Scotland Office reported no cases of fraud or amounts lost due to fraud or error in any of the last three financial years. This is disclosed as part of the Annual Report and Accounts available on GOV.UK.</p><p>The Government is determined to uncover fraud in the public sector and is proud of its record. As part of this, the Government established the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA).</p><p>In 22/23, the PSFA set a target of delivering £180m of savings to the taxpayer. In fact, the PSFA far surpassed this within the first 12 months by preventing and recovering £311 million. As it enters its second year, the PSFA has a target of achieving £185 million of savings for the taxpayer.</p><p>The Government has also announced an additional £34 million to deploy cutting-edge tools and Artificial Intelligence tools to help combat fraud across the public sector, saving £100 million for the public purse. This is in addition to existing partnerships between PSFA and the tech sector.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 26/04/2024 12:09:17 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith