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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q8. The Prime Minister is visiting Saudi Arabia and, as usual, we are told there will be frank, private discussions on the Saudis’ human rights record. In the light of the state murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and in the light of the brutal execution of 81 men at the weekend, …..."
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Written Question
Hospitality Industry: Scotland
Wednesday 10th March 2021

Asked by: Jeff Smith (Labour - Manchester Withington)

Question to the Scotland Office:

What recent steps his Department has taken to support the Scottish hospitality sector.

Answered by Iain Stewart

We are continuing to support the Scottish hospitality sector through a combination of UK Government initiatives.

This includes the now extended VAT reduction for the sector and support for businesses, such as business loans, which includes the new Recovery Loan Scheme.

This is in addition to the extended furlough scheme and grants for the self-employed.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" 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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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"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?..."
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Written Question
Industry: Scotland
Wednesday 1st July 2020

Asked by: Jeff Smith (Labour - Manchester Withington)

Question to the Scotland Office:

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing additional packages of support for industries by sector in Scotland as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.

Answered by Iain Stewart

The UK Government package, as well as an additional £3.8 billion in funding for the Scottish Government through the Barnett Formula, has been significant.

The furlough and self-employed support schemes have saved more than three quarters of a million jobs in Scotland.

It is right that the furlough scheme has been extended until October, and now made available on a part-time basis. This will provide much-needed reassurance to businesses across Scotland. Scottish businesses have been very clear that what they really want is to get back to work.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jan 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"4. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Government funding for the renewable energy sector in Scotland. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jan 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"That is not what Scottish Renewables says. It says that, with the exception of offshore wind, growth across all other technologies is low to stagnant. How much funding will be available to Scotland under the Government’s clean growth strategy? Has the Minister assessed the impact that it will have in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Jun 2015
Scotland Bill

"Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech. It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol South (Karin Smyth), who made an excellent speech. Many Members in all parts of the Chamber have made excellent maiden speeches today and raised …..."
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