Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Jeff Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 11th November 2020

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Allan Dorans Portrait Allan Dorans (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) (SNP)
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What recent steps he has taken to ensure effective co-operation between the Government and the devolved Administrations.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
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What recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure co-ordination between Scotland and the other nations of the UK in response to the covid-19 outbreak.

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd) (Lab)
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What recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure co-ordination between Scotland and the other nations of the UK in response to the covid-19 outbreak.

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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think Allan Dorans has been cut off in his prime, so I call Jeff Smith.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith
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What is the Minister’s understanding of the application of the furlough scheme in Scotland and the other nations of the UK, given that Scotland is operating under a different tier system and different lockdown restrictions?

Iain Stewart Portrait Iain Stewart
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I am glad that the hon. Gentleman has not vaporised into thin air. The lockdown scheme extends across the UK and is available whether a part of the UK—or a part of each nation within the UK—is in lock- down or not. It is there for everyone.