Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland

– in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 7 April 2010.

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The Secretary of State was asked-

  • Highlands and Islands Economy (12 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the prospects for the economy of the highlands and islands in the next two years; and if he will make a statement.

  • Devolution (8 speeches)

    When he last met the Advocate-General to discuss devolution issues.

  • Disabled Children (Benefits) (7 speeches)

    When he last discussed with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the benefits provided for disabled children and their families in Scotland.

  • Calman Commission (8 speeches)

    What recent progress he has made in implementing the recommendations of the Calman commission.

  • Future Jobs Fund (4 speeches)

    How much future jobs fund money has been spent in (a) Scotland and (b) Aberdeen.

  • Total Block Grant (6 speeches)

    What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the adequacy of the total block grant to the Scottish Executive for 2010-11.

  • Economic Inactivity (10 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.

  • Employment (7 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on levels of employment in Scotland.

  • Immigration Removal Centres (Contraband) (4 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on levels of contraband in immigration removal centres in Scotland.

  • Economy (4 speeches)

    What his most recent assessment is of the state of the economy in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

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