Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Apr 2021
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" What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from COP26. ..."John Howell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Apr 2021
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"Last year, the SNP Government missed their own legal emissions targets, with source emissions in Scotland actually increasing by 1.5% in 2017-18. Does my hon. Friend agree that, as we approach the crucial COP26 summit in Glasgow later this year, the Scottish people deserve a Government who are 100% focused …..."John Howell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
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" What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic support available for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak. ..."John Howell - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 16th January 2019
Asked by:
John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question
to the Scotland Office:
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the roll-out of broadband in Scotland.
Answered by David Mundell
I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of matters including on digital connectivity in Scotland.
Written Question
Wednesday 28th November 2018
Asked by:
John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question
to the Scotland Office:
What recent assessment the Government has made of the effect on the Scottish economy of the devolution of powers to set the rates and bands of income tax payable by Scottish taxpayers.
Answered by David Mundell
The UK Government has delivered on its promise to devolve increased control over Income Tax to Scotland.
As a result, changes to the higher rate threshold announced since April 2017 do not apply to the main income of Scottish higher or additional rate taxpayers.
Written Question
Wednesday 6th June 2018
Asked by:
John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question
to the Scotland Office:
What steps the Government is taking to ensure that Scotland benefits from the modern industrial strategy.
Answered by Stuart Andrew
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The UK Government has been working collaboratively with the Scottish Government to implement the Industrial Strategy.
We have announced sector deals in Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive and Construction. I am also aware of further proposals for sector deals from the oil and gas, and food and drink sectors which have the potential to make a significant contribution in Scotland.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 18 Dec 2013
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"The number of unemployed claimants in the Henley constituency has fallen to 439. That makes it the third best performing constituency in the country. Will the Prime Minister join me in congratulating local businesses for the role that they have played in that?..."John Howell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jun 2010
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"7. What steps he plans to take to ensure a stable economic environment for businesses in Scotland...."John Howell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jun 2010
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"I am sure the Secretary of State would agree that the crisis in the financial sector was especially detrimental to the economic stability of Scotland. Will he now confirm that the Scotland Office will no longer issue press releases saying that it is taking advice from Sir Fred Goodwin, and …..."John Howell - View Speech
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