Written Question
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Asked by:
Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the date was of each meeting of the Finance Quad in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (a) Government and (b) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.
Answered by Danny Alexander
In this Parliament, the Finance Ministers’ Quadrilateral met on the following dates:
15 July and 15 September 2010
14 July 2011
5 March and 8 November 2012
3 June and 18 November 2013
The agenda for Finance Quadrilateral meetings typically covers an update on the UK economy and the circumstances of each of the devolved administrations, as well as examining practical and technical arrangements relating to devolved funding. A list of agenda items covered at each meeting is included in the Annual Reports of the Joint Ministerial Committee.
Treasury Ministers and Finance Ministers from each of the devolved administrations also maintain regular contact throughout the year covering a range of matters of mutual interest
Written Question
Wednesday 17th December 2014
Asked by:
Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on which dates the Joint Exchequer Committee has met; which Ministers from the Government and the Scottish Government attended each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.
Answered by Danny Alexander
In this Parliament, the Finance Ministers’ Quadrilateral met on the following dates:
15 July and 15 September 2010
14 July 2011
5 March and 8 November 2012
3 June and 18 November 2013
The agenda for Finance Quadrilateral meetings typically covers an update on the UK economy and the circumstances of each of the devolved administrations, as well as examining practical and technical arrangements relating to devolved funding. A list of agenda items covered at each meeting is included in the Annual Reports of the Joint Ministerial Committee.
Treasury Ministers and Finance Ministers from each of the devolved administrations also maintain regular contact throughout the year covering a range of matters of mutual interest
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Dec 2014
Financial Conduct Authority Redress Scheme
"I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all the work he has been doing on this issue with others across the House. One of my constituents, Heather Buchanan, and her husband have, happily, got redress, but they are now in a major battle about consequential losses. Does my hon. …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Financial Conduct Authority Redress Scheme
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 29 Apr 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"Today’s GDP figures are particularly welcome and the contribution by manufacturing is especially impressive. Many manufacturers are investing heavily in skills, but get frustrated that their skilled employees are poached by others who are not making that investment. What measures can the Minister suggest to help to share the burden …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Nov 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Chancellor made some important announcements last week about the future of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Although we are absolutely right to keep pressing the bank to improve its poor lending record, will he also put on record the need for us to recognise the hugely important private sector …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Scotland Bill
"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
I am very grateful to Members who have taken part in all the different debates on the Bill, in particular those from the Opposition parties, members of the Scottish Affairs Committee and the many others who have …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Scotland Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Scotland Bill
"First, I confirm what my right hon. and learned Friend suggests. New clause 13 is now part of the Bill that will go to the House of Lords for scrutiny. Like him, I regret the tone of some of the remarks made against judges in the Supreme Court in recent …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Scotland Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Scotland Bill
"I welcome the hon. Gentleman to the proceedings on the Scotland Bill, albeit belatedly, and commend him for his ever sharp eye, looking for opportunities to raise matters European in the Chamber. Perhaps with some disappointment, we will have to agree to disagree on the fundamentals, but I point out …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Scotland Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Scotland Bill
"I have just set out the criteria against which we would assess any suggested further amendments. There is scope within the passage of the Bill to consider those points further.
On the hon. Gentleman’s fundamental point, my argument right from the start, which I believe has had a degree of …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Scotland Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Scotland Bill
"My distinguished colleagues the Leader of the House and the Deputy Leader of House were just indicating—I was going to say “muttering”, but it would be inappropriate to suggest such a thing—in their typically generous fashion that adequate time would be made available should such amendments come forward. I look …..."Michael Moore - View Speech
View all Michael Moore (LD - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) contributions to the debate on: Scotland Bill