Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2011 Scotland Bill
"Not at the moment.
People in my constituency tell me that their biggest concerns are about jobs. There are reports that there could be 1,700 local redundancies—[Interruption.] That illustrates the difference between Labour and SNP Members. I am talking about jobs in my constituency and not about …..." Gemma Doyle - View Speech
"At the moment, I am afraid that I am not too keen on either, but we must work in both Parliaments.
People in my constituency do not share the SNP’s obsession with the constitution, which is another reason why Scots do not listen to the SNP anymore. Who can blame …..." Gemma Doyle - View Speech
"I have already given way to the hon. Gentleman, so may I make some progress please?
One reason why Scots voted for devolution in ’97was that they lived through a Tory Government in the ’80s who did not care about us, and who indeed used Scotland as a …..." Gemma Doyle - View Speech
"Just before I gave way, I mentioned the hon. Gentleman’s amendment, which I think was very generous of me, given that he did not speak to it at all.
The Calman commission concluded that the real way to strengthen devolution to make a real difference to the everyday lives of …..." Gemma Doyle - View Speech
"9. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effects on Scotland of ending the future jobs fund...." Gemma Doyle - View Speech
"I am disappointed that yet again the Minister has failed to address the substance of this question. I have listened to his colleagues rubbishing these jobs, calling them artificial and unsustainable. Frankly, I am not surprised that a Cabinet packed with millionaires who went to exclusive private schools and elitist …..." Gemma Doyle - View Speech