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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Jul 2018
Treasury Spending: Grants to Devolved Institutions

"In reference to Donald Trump, the President of the United States, does the hon. Lady not agree that he is one of the single biggest investors in Scotland, whether in the north-east in Aberdeen or in Turnberry in my constituency, where he employs 300 people and has invested more than …..."
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Written Question
Wines: Excise Duties
Friday 8th June 2018

Asked by: Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made on the potential effect on (a) businesses and (b) levels of employment of increasing the duty paid on the dilution of wine and made-wine.

Answered by Robert Jenrick

At Autumn Budget 2017, the government announced a review of the practice of diluting wine and made-wine after the excise duty has been accounted for. HMRC has invited views from representative bodies and affected businesses. Responses are currently being analysed and assessments of impact will be considered as part of the review process.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 May 2018
Economies of the UK Islands

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Havant (Alan Mak) on securing this important debate on islands of the United Kingdom. Island economies are particularly important to Scotland, which boasts almost 800 islands around its coastline. In 2011, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 May 2018
Economies of the UK Islands

"I fully accept the right hon. Gentleman’s intervention. I hope that those endeavours will bear fruit and be recognised. I think that the NorthLink Ferries services do not attract the same support.

We also host the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, based in Glasgow. She is a wonderful …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 May 2018
Economies of the UK Islands

"I thank my hon. Friend for bringing that to my attention. I am sorry for missing out the Isle of Wight. The Waverley is a wonderful asset to the nation and is the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, supported by a charity and the nation.

Though uninhabited, Ailsa Craig is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Mar 2018
Banking in North Ayrshire

"I thank the hon. Lady on several counts. I thank her for securing the debate, for the good work that she and her fellow councillors have done in her constituency to hold RBS to account and for using the word “jookery-pawkrie” —the “jiggery-pokery” that I can understand...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Mar 2018
Banking in North Ayrshire

"I am left-handed and I am from a different party as well. Will the hon. Lady join me in expressing dismay that none of the 10 banks that was given that reprieve was from Ayrshire? Indeed, the 10-month reprieve is simply a stay of execution and it is derisory for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 31 Jan 2018
A75 Euro Route: Upgrade

"My hon. Friend mentioned the ports in Loch Ryan, of which there are two. They are extremely busy and getting busier year on year, but does he agree that there has been little or no investment in the road infrastructure leaving those ports? The road infrastructure in general is badly …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Jan 2018
Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill

"I am delighted to speak in favour of the Bill as it provides the next pillar to support the UK’s exit from the European Union. Free and fair trade is fundamental to the growth and prosperity of the United Kingdom and the world economy. Trade with our neighbours near and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Jan 2018
Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill

"I share my hon. Friend’s view about the pessimism of some Opposition Members, albeit not all. The last thing that we need is to talk down the United Kingdom and our business communities. At this time, they need our support. We do not need a cliff edge for business in …..."
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