Wednesday, 6 December 2017
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) Cabinet colleagues on the roll-out of superfast broadband in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of the autumn Budget 2017 on the level of Scotland’s revenue budget.
What progress the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) is making.
What steps the Government plan to take to ensure that Scotland benefits from the new industrial strategy.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on devolving powers to Scotland after the UK leaves the EU.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government since the autumn Budget 2017 on plans for capital project funding in Scotland.
What steps the Government are taking to increase exports of Scotch whisky.
What assessment he has made of the effect of proposed jobcentre closures on local communities in Scotland.
Before I call the hon. Member for High Peak (Ruth George) to ask Question 1, I should inform the House that the text of the closed question tabled by the hon. Member for Lichfield (Michael...
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 6 December.
What recent assessment she has made of the (a) economic performance and (b) level of provision of public services in the west midlands; and if she will make a statement.
Several hon. Members: rose—
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant documents: First Report of the Exiting the European Union Committee, European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, HC 373; First Report of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs...
“(1) The Belfast Agreement implemented in the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (which made new provision for the government of Northern Ireland for the purpose of implementing the agreement...
[ ] (1) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make such provision as is essential in consequence of this Act. (2) The power to make regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may (among other things)...
Amendment proposed: 167, page 17, line 9, at end insert— “(3) This paragraph does not apply to regulations made under this Part by the Scottish Ministers or the...
“Nothing in section 12 of this Act shall be taken to permit a Minister of the Crown, government department or devolved authority to pay out of money provided by Parliament expenditure in...
‘(1) Financial provision may be made for a financial settlement agreed as part of any withdrawal agreement under Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union. (2) Subsection 1 applies...
Amendment proposed: No. 339, page 33, leave out lines 1 to 3.—(Jenny Chapman.) This amendment would remove the power of public authorities to levy fees or charges via tertiary legislation....
Ordered, That the Motion in the name of Andrea Leadsom relating to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Graham Stuart.)
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