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1738266

registered interest
date	30/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Migrants: Employment
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 Secretary of State for the Home Department on incentivising migrants to work in key industries in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	11942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2024 answer text <p>We are taking a joined up-approach across government, linking migration policy and visa controls to skills and labour market policies – so immigration is not used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems here at home. We value the important contribution made by workers from overseas, but we need to consider issues in the round, and work with industries to ensure they can attract the workforces they need for the future. To achieve this we are strengthening the Migration Advisory Committee, and establishing a framework for joint working with skills bodies across the UK, the Industrial Strategy Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 04/11/2024 12:31:39 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1738267

registered interest
date	30/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Migrants: Employment
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 Scottish Government on incentivising migrants to work in key industries in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	11943
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2024 answer text <p>I have had frequent discussions with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland and have been clear that immigration should not be used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems here at home. We value the important contribution made by workers from overseas, but we need to consider issues in the round, and work with industries to ensure they can attract the workforces they need for the future. To achieve this we are strengthening the Migration Advisory Committee, and establishing a framework for joint working with skills bodies across the UK, the Industrial Strategy Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 04/11/2024 12:32:51 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

1737162

registered interest
date	25/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Tourism: 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 mitigating the potential impact of closing Scottish visitor centres.
tabling member constituency	Mid Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Susan Murray
uin	11194
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the substantial contribution the Scottish tourism industry makes to the UK visitor economy. We are committed to working with industry to strengthen the future of this key sector.</p><p>While tourism is devolved, we work closely with the Scottish Government and its agencies to ensure that the sector thrives. This Government will also continue to encourage tourism across the whole of Scotland through our Brand Scotland work to promote Scotland around the world.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 31/10/2024 11:03:50 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5157

1738030

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to issue North Sea oil and gas licences on employment in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	900912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>We are transitioning towards a clean energy future, but oil and gas production in the North Sea will be a key part of the UK energy landscape for many years to come.</p><p> </p><p>Scotland has the heritage, expertise and world-class workforce to help win this global race for high-quality green energy jobs. This Government is working closely with industry, including to introduce a new skills passport for oil and gas workers, to ensure we take the opportunities that this transition provides.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 30/10/2024 17:22:58 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1738031

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Borders Railway Line: Carlisle
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of extending the Borders Railway line from Tweedbank to Carlisle.
tabling member constituency	Carlisle
tabling member printed	Ms Julie Minns
uin	900913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to working with local partners in the Borders to boost economic growth, in line with our growth mission.</p><p> </p><p>The project referred to sits within the Borderlands Growth Deal. Local partners are submitting proposals for a reset to the Deal for review by late autumn, which will set out revised plans to ensure the programme has the greatest possible economic impact.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 30/10/2024 17:24:23 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5094

1738032

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Energy: North Sea
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 help support a just energy transition in the North Sea.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	900914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030.</p><p>As we make the carefully phased transition to clean energy, we will build alternative opportunities for oil and gas workers - to which we’ve already committed £22bn of investment.</p><p>What’s more, we have created the National Wealth Fund to invest in our clean energy industries. I have seen first hand what great work is taking place - including just last week at Dundee Port.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray grouped question UIN 900915 question first answered 30/10/2024 17:26:39 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1738033

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	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 supporting the green energy transition in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glenrothes and Mid Fife
tabling member printed	Richard Baker
uin	900915
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to making Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030.</p><p>As we make the carefully phased transition to clean energy, we will build alternative opportunities for oil and gas workers - to which we’ve already committed £22bn of investment.</p><p>What’s more, we have created the National Wealth Fund to invest in our clean energy industries. I have seen first hand what great work is taking place - including just last week at Dundee Port.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray grouped question UIN 900914 question first answered 30/10/2024 17:26:39 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5253

1738034

registered interest
date	22/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Maternity Leave: 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 Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for women on maternity leave in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North East
tabling member printed	Maureen Burke
uin	900916
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2024 answer text <p>This Government is committed to ensuring families have the best start in life.</p><p>Through the Employment Rights Bill, we will strengthen the protections for pregnant women, and new mothers returning to work.</p><p>These legislative measures aim to tackle maternity and pregnancy discrimination and avoid women leaving the workforce.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 30/10/2024 17:25:05 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5137

1735233

registered interest
date	17/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Scotland Office: Civil Servants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many civil servants are assigned to work in each of his Department's offices; and how many desks are available in each office.
tabling member constituency	Bridgwater
tabling member printed	Sir Ashley Fox
uin	9828
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2024 answer text <p>The Scotland Office currently has 39 civil servants assigned to its London Office and 46 assigned to its Edinburgh Office. There are 30 desks available in the London Office and 26 desks in the Edinburgh Office.</p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 24/10/2024 12:51:38 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5101

1735234

registered interest
date	17/10/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Scotland Office: Buildings
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 desks were occupied in each of his Department’s offices in the most recent four weeks for which figures are available; and how many staff attended each office in person in the same period.
tabling member constituency	Bridgwater
tabling member printed	Sir Ashley Fox
uin	9829
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2024 answer text <p>For the 4-week period from 2 September 2024 to 27 September 2024, the Scotland Office’s London Office had an average of 17 staff attend per day and an average of 56% of desks occupied. Please note that part of this reporting period included recess when we are more likely to have leave, visits and stakeholder engagement. We are not required to collect this data for our Edinburgh Office.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Edinburgh South answering member printed Ian Murray question first answered 24/10/2024 12:50:38 answering member 3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
tabling member	5101