Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland

– in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 28 November 2007.

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The Secretary of State was asked—

  • Gould Report (19 speeches)

    If he will make a statement on the Gould report on the recent Scottish elections.

  • Commonwealth Games (6 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on the award to Glasgow of the Commonwealth games in 2014.

  • Electricity Generation (12 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with Scottish Ministers on electricity generation in Scotland.

  • Pensioners (Heating Costs) (6 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the provision of assistance to pensioners in Scotland with the cost of heating.

  • Digital Switchover (9 speeches)

    When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

  • Whisky Industry (6 speeches)

    What recent estimate he has made of the value of the Scottish whisky industry to the economy of Scotland.

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