Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 October 2017.

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The Secretary of State was asked—

  • Jobcentre Closures (12 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the effect of the proposed closures of jobcentres on local communities in Scotland.

  • Brexit: Further Devolution (40 speeches)

    What his policy is on devolving further powers to Scotland as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; and if he will make a statement.

  • Oil and Gas Industry (12 speeches)

    What steps the Government are taking to support the oil and gas industry in the north-east of Scotland.

  • Vat (4 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues and the Scottish Government on VAT exemptions.

  • Borderlands Growth Deal (9 speeches)

    What progress he has made on the borderlands growth deal initiative in Dumfries and Galloway.

  • Brexit: Joint Ministerial Committee (6 speeches)

    What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues and the Scottish Government on the role of the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations in the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.

  • Universal Credit Roll-out (6 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the effect of the roll-out of universal credit on families in Scotland.

  • Welfare Powers Devolution (4 speeches)

    What progress he has made on the transfer of welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 2016.

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