Secretary of State for Scotland
Labour (Co-op)MP for Lothian East
“As part of the £50 million Scotland defence growth deal, we have confirmed £5 million for the Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus at Rosyth, helping to develop the advanced manufacturing skills needed to support the Type 31 frigate programme and f…”
“This Government are taking action to foster economic growth in Scotland. According to the latest figures, the UK is now the fastest-growing economy in the G7, and last week the OECD upgraded our growth forecast for this year, as did the Int…”
“The UK Government’s legislative programme for the Second Session was outlined at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 13 May. This statement provides a summary of the programme and its application to Scotland. It does not include La…”
“Tackling child poverty is fundamental to the work of this Labour Government. In December, we published our ambitious and comprehensive UK-wide child poverty strategy. It sets out the steps we are taking to reduce child poverty in the short …”
“The UK Government are working closely with the Scottish Government to deliver for the people of Scotland. Since taking office, we have provided the Scottish Government with a record budget settlement, reversing austerity and years of underf…”
“The measures announced by the Chancellor at the Budget will help families right across Scotland. Scrapping the two-child limit will benefit 95,000 Scottish children. We are putting more money into the pockets of 220,000 people in Scotland t…”
“If you will allow me, Mr Speaker, it seems fitting to begin by congratulating the Scottish men’s football team on qualifying for the world cup next year. For the first time since 1998—when I watched them in France alongside the tartan army—…”
“Oil and gas from the North sea will remain part of our energy system for decades to come. As a Government, we are strengthening our energy security, and as part of that effort, we are investing in home-grown clean power and energy through G…”
“The fifth round of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Korea (RoK) took place in Seoul between 7 and 11 July 2025.…”
“I am conscious of the honourable Member’s long-standing interest in these matters. I can assure him that exports of F-35 components directly to Israel are already suspended where they are for use by Israel and not for re-export to other cou…”
“The UK government is today publishing its response to the review of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 and public consultation.…”
“The first round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in Ankara between 23 June and 2 July 2025.…”
“The Government are committed to working with all levels of government to deliver for people across the whole United Kingdom. In the last few weeks, I attended the Interparliamentary Forum to speak with colleagues from across the four legisl…”
“Today, the Department for Business and Trade is publishing a summary of and response to public engagement on Costa Rica’s CPTPP Accession Working Group.…”
“I am pleased to announce that the three ‘Pillars’ under the UK-Taiwan Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), on Investment, Digital Trade, and Energy and Net Zero, were signed on 30 June. The signing took place between the UK Representative at t…”
“I am pleased to announce that today, 26th June, the Department of Business and Trade has published ‘The UK’s Trade Strategy’ setting out the Government’s plan to maximise trade opportunities to support growth.…”
“The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025.…”
“The Government will shortly end negotiations with Singapore on the UK-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).…”
“The UK’s recent trade agreements with India, the United States and the European Union confirm that, under this Government, Britain is back and open for business. These deals open markets and cut tariffs and will contribute to growth across …”
“I am responding on this issue on behalf of the Government tonight, and I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (Steve Witherden) for securing this important and timely debate. Let me address the House this ev…”
“On 16 May 2025 CPTPP Parties met in Jeju, Republic of Korea, in the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade conference. Those present comprised Ministers and representatives of Australia, Brun…”
“Thank you, Mr Speaker. Let me make the statement, as requested. Within the last couple of hours, a deal has been announced by the Prime Minister and President Trump respectively. I therefore welcome the opportunity to update the House on th…”
“On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It had been the intention of the Government to make a statement to the House this afternoon immediately following the scheduled press conference by the US President and the words of our own Prime Minister. B…”
“I wish to make a statement on the progress that this Government have made towards a UK-India trade deal. I am delighted to inform the House that we have now concluded negotiations on a comprehensive, modern agreement with the fastest-growin…”
“As we have just been discussing, increasing trade with European countries is and has been a focus of discussion between Ministers in the Department for Business and Trade and their EU counterparts. I recently met Ministers from Spain, Franc…”
“My right honourable Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke a few moments ago of a good dialogue. We are committed to working with the devolved Governments across the UK, and there is frequent, proactive engagement between Min…”
“The fourth round of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Korea (RoK) took place in London between 10 and 21 March 2025.…”
“The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.…”
“The Government are committed to supporting investment in Scotland in line with our growth mission. The Prime Minister recently announced that the National Wealth Fund will provide £200 million of investment in new opportunities in Grangemou…”
“Since entering government, we have reset working relations with the devolved Governments and I am now working to support those efforts. All three tiers of the intergovernmental structures are in operation. Several of the portfolio-level int…”
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