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Jim Murphy
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Murphy, Jim (35)
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Publisher
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many meetings (a) he, (b) his predecessors and (c) other Ministers in his Department had with Scottish Executive Ministers in each month since May 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many meetings (a) he, (b) his predecessors and (c) other Ministers in his Department had with Scottish Executive Ministers in each month since May 2007.
Asked by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 March 2010
For answer on
3 March 2010
Answered on
4 March 2010
Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. As was the case with previous Administrations, it is not the Government's practice to provide details of all such meetings.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
4 March 2010
Reference
506 c1348-9W; 320375
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the final report of the Commission on Scottish Devolution; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the final report of the Commission on Scottish Devolution; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Amess
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 November 2009
For answer on
25 November 2009
Answered on
25 November 2009
I have had many discussions with Cabinet colleagues during preparation of Government proposals for future of Scotland within the United Kingdom. I will make a statement shortly.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
25 November 2009
Reference
501 c135W; 300136
House
House of Commons
The commission's report is the work of months of research and evidence and is based on the support of the Scottish Parliament. The process is supported by the Labour party, the Conservative party and the Liberal Democrats. Only one party stands outside the consensus, and unfortunately the Scottish National party Government continue to boycott the entire process.
The commission's report is the work of months of research and evidence and is based on the support of the Scottish Parliament. The process is supported by the Labour party, the Conservative party and the Liberal Democrats. Only one party stands outside the consensus, and unfortunately the Scottish National party Government continue to boycott the entire process.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Lindsay Roy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
My right hon. Friend is about to make a statement to the House and I do not wish to steal his thunder, so I merely ask whether the commission's report is the outcome of diverse national conversations.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
25 November 2009
Reference
501 c522
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I have had many discussions with Cabinet colleagues during preparation for the Government's proposals for the future of Scotland within the United Kingdom, and with your permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement on that this afternoon.
I have had many discussions with Cabinet colleagues during preparation for the Government's proposals for the future of Scotland within the United Kingdom, and with your permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement on that this afternoon.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Lindsay Roy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions he intends to have with ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
25 November 2009
Reference
501 c522
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What discussions he intends to have with ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution.
What discussions he intends to have with ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution.
Asked by
Lindsay Roy
(Labour)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 November 2009
For answer on
25 November 2009
Answered on
25 November 2009
I have had many discussions with Cabinet colleagues during preparation for the Government's proposals for the future of Scotland within the United Kingdom, and with your permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement on that this afternoon.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
25 November 2009
Reference
501 c522; 300134
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I met the First Minister most recently on 16 September.
I met the First Minister most recently on 16 September.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is of course important that we change the system of expenses in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister has been very clear about that, and he is now in the process of doing it. As the Prime Minister has also made clear, there is a process that we are now going through. If Legg has requested that repayments be made, whether to comply is up to individual Members, but that is certainly the inclination of the majority of Members of this House.
It is of course important that we change the system of expenses in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister has been very clear about that, and he is now in the process of doing it. As the Prime Minister has also made clear, there is a process that we are now going through. If Legg has requested that repayments be made, whether to comply is up to individual Members, but that is certainly the inclination of the majority of Members of this House.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions has the Secretary of State had about the higher Scottish Parliament standards of transparency in respect of allowances and expenses? Does he agree that it would be an act of leadership and transparency for all Westminster MPs to publish their Legg recommendations, including himself?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I have nothing further to add to what the Foreign Secretary offered in a very long and detailed statement yesterday. The fact is that this was 100 per cent. the responsibility of the Scottish Government—it was 100 per cent. their decision and their responsibility—and they made their decision on their merits. However, I think that the issue was very badly mishandled and those scenes in Tripoli were a national disgrace. The St. Andrew's flag was trailed out on to the tarmac to celebrate that man's return; that image will haunt Scotland across the world. Some damage was done to Scotland's reputation, although I do not wish to overstate it. It is now the responsibility of all of us to work together to rebuild Scotland's reputation across the world.
I have nothing further to add to what the Foreign Secretary offered in a very long and detailed statement yesterday. The fact is that this was 100 per cent. the responsibility of the Scottish Government—it was 100 per cent. their decision and their responsibility—and they made their decision on their merits. However, I think that the issue was very badly mishandled and those scenes in Tripoli were a national disgrace. The St. Andrew's flag was trailed out on to the tarmac to celebrate that man's return; that image will haunt Scotland across the world. Some damage was done to Scotland's reputation, although I do not wish to overstate it. It is now the responsibility of all of us to work together to rebuild Scotland's reputation across the world.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I do not regard that as an answer. Given the Secretary of State's self-proclaimed role as filter between the UK Government and the Scottish Government, can he tell the House why the UK Government refused to give the Scottish Justice Secretary, Mr. MacAskill, the facts and representations that he says he requested when making his decision to release Mr. al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds? Conservative Members do not believe that that decision could have been made on any reasonable basis. Perhaps the Secretary of State regrets ensuring that Mr. MacAskill did not have every piece of information that he needed. [Interruption.]
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c283
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is clear that that is a real blow to the city of Glasgow, but that city has never given up on itself and, regardless of the Scottish Government's decision, it will not do so now. I will be meeting the leader of Glasgow city council later this afternoon, when I will go with him to the Olympic site. I will have the opportunity to discuss these very issues with him then.
It is clear that that is a real blow to the city of Glasgow, but that city has never given up on itself and, regardless of the Scottish Government's decision, it will not do so now. I will be meeting the leader of Glasgow city council later this afternoon, when I will go with him to the Olympic site. I will have the opportunity to discuss these very issues with him then.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Sheridan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
During my right hon. Friend's discussions with the First Minister, will he ask him to reconsider his party's decision to abandon the investment in the Glasgow airport rail link, as that would be seriously damaging for the people of Glasgow and the west of Scotland in terms of tourism and employment?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c282
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman and myself, as well as others, had the opportunity to meet over the summer recess to discuss the important proposals in respect of Calman. We simply believe that Scotland is bigger and stronger because it is part of the United Kingdom, but the devolution settlement does have to be modernised. The Calman commission proposals are substantial. I want to maintain consensus and momentum, and we will respond before the end of this year on details of the Calman proposals.
I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman and myself, as well as others, had the opportunity to meet over the summer recess to discuss the important proposals in respect of Calman. We simply believe that Scotland is bigger and stronger because it is part of the United Kingdom, but the devolution settlement does have to be modernised. The Calman commission proposals are substantial. I want to maintain consensus and momentum, and we will respond before the end of this year on details of the Calman proposals.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Alistair Carmichael
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Rather than reconvening the Scottish Grand Committee, may I suggest that the Secretary of State's time might be better spent in giving his attention to the report of the Calman commission? There is growing impatience that months after that report was published, there is still a lack of progress on it. Scotland looks to the Government to deliver on Calman come the Queen's Speech, and if they do not do so, they will pay a heavy price.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c282
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
During the year that I have been Secretary of State I have tried to strike a different tone in Scottish politics. The public expect politicians to agree where possible; I have tried to uphold that and I will continue to do so despite invitations to the contrary. Of course the Lockerbie and al-Megrahi issue was badly handled. The decision to visit al-Megrahi in prison was a mistake, but ultimately it was a mistake that the Scottish Government were entitled to make. It is a decision that is entirely, 100 per cent., their responsibility; they have the constitutional responsibility to take that decision.
During the year that I have been Secretary of State I have tried to strike a different tone in Scottish politics. The public expect politicians to agree where possible; I have tried to uphold that and I will continue to do so despite invitations to the contrary. Of course the Lockerbie and al-Megrahi issue was badly handled. The decision to visit al-Megrahi in prison was a mistake, but ultimately it was a mistake that the Scottish Government were entitled to make. It is a decision that is entirely, 100 per cent., their responsibility; they have the constitutional responsibility to take that decision.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Nicholas Winterton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The saga of confusion and miscommunication over Lockerbie has demonstrated that Scotland needs to put more thought into how its Executive decisions play out in the eyes of other Governments. What procedural steps will the Secretary of State and his Government put in place to prevent such public embarrassment in the future?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am stumped for an answer. Because of the many solutions for dealing with the remarkable economic crisis that Scotland and the United Kingdom faces, I am not yet convinced that a meeting of the Scottish Grand Committee is the silver bullet. My hon. Friend the Member for Lanark and Hamilton, East (Mr. Hood) will continue to make the case, however, and if that meeting does take place, I can think of no better Chair of the proceedings than him.
I am stumped for an answer. Because of the many solutions for dealing with the remarkable economic crisis that Scotland and the United Kingdom faces, I am not yet convinced that a meeting of the Scottish Grand Committee is the silver bullet. My hon. Friend the Member for Lanark and Hamilton, East (Mr. Hood) will continue to make the case, however, and if that meeting does take place, I can think of no better Chair of the proceedings than him.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Hood
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
May I draw my right hon. Friend's attention to the Hansard for 16 July? In answer to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Andrew Mackinlay) as to when he would be given an opportunity to vote for a Scottish Grand Committee to be held, the Leader of the House answered that
"there needs to be an opportunity for the Scottish Grand Committee to meet, and I will look for an opportunity."—[Official Report, 16 July 2009; Vol. 496, c. 457.]"
The best way to have a live debate that includes those who are running away from it is to invite them all to the Scottish Grand Committee to have that debate.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I have asked the First Minister to have a public debate with me. The First Minister is, of course, not everyone's idea of an athlete, but he has certainly tried to run away from these debates in Scotland in recent weeks. I do not know if he can run, but I do know that he cannot hide and that this debate will have to take place at some point over the next few weeks.
I have asked the First Minister to have a public debate with me. The First Minister is, of course, not everyone's idea of an athlete, but he has certainly tried to run away from these debates in Scotland in recent weeks. I do not know if he can run, but I do know that he cannot hide and that this debate will have to take place at some point over the next few weeks.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Gordon Banks
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
It is obviously beneficial for the First Minister and my right hon. Friend to have discussions, but does my right hon. Friend think there is any mileage in some of these discussions being held in public?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Foreign Secretary made a statement yesterday and I have nothing further to add to it. I was here for his statement—not all hon. Members were.
The Foreign Secretary made a statement yesterday and I have nothing further to add to it. I was here for his statement—not all hon. Members were.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Perhaps the Secretary of State can tell us what role he actually played in the deliberations on the Megrahi case within the Government. He surely had an obligation to ensure that both Scotland's interests and the devolution settlement were fully understood. Currently, our only source of information is Channel 4, whose website says, rather bluntly:
"There has been a lively discussion behind the scenes in government about whether to attack the SNP… I hear that the Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy in particular has been chomping at the bit to go for the SNP administration but has been reined in by the PM and others."
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c282-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on the relationship between the Scottish Executive and the UK Government under the devolution settlement.
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on the relationship between the Scottish Executive and the UK Government under the devolution settlement.
Asked by
Nicholas Winterton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 October 2009
For answer on
14 October 2009
Answered on
14 October 2009
I met the First Minister most recently on 16 September.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
14 October 2009
Reference
497 c281; 292280
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent assessment he has made of the work of the Commission on Scottish Devolution on the relative powers of members of the UK and Scottish Parliaments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent assessment he has made of the work of the Commission on Scottish Devolution on the relative powers of members of the UK and Scottish Parliaments.
Asked by
Lord Robathan
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 June 2009
For answer on
17 June 2009
Answered on
17 June 2009
The Commission on Scottish Devolution published their final report on 15 June. I refer the hon. Member to the written ministerial statement I made on 15 June 2009, Official Report, column 5WS.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland; Scottish Parliament; Scottish Devolution Commission
Date
17 June 2009
Reference
494 c280W; 279152
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with the Advocate-General on devolution issues.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with the Advocate-General on devolution issues.
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 June 2009
For answer on
17 June 2009
Answered on
17 June 2009
I have regular discussions with the Advocate-General on a variety of matters.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
17 June 2009
Reference
494 c280W; 279150
House
House of Commons
I have regular discussions with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor. Sir Kenneth Calman's commission on Scottish devolution is supported by business and trade union leaders, and by the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.
I have regular discussions with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor. Sir Kenneth Calman's commission on Scottish devolution is supported by business and trade union leaders, and by the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
18 March 2009
Reference
489 c897
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Scottish Government have more money than ever before. The current Scottish Government have more than double the budget that the late Donald Dewar had when he was First Minister. I think it important for politicians in all parties in Scotland to find additional ways in which to work together through the recession. We are in it together, and we will get out of it together.
I appeal again to the Scottish National party to stop putting its obsession with the constitution before the priorities of our country, which are to do with economic recovery. Scotland will never forgive any political party that puts its interests before those of our country.
The Scottish Government have more money than ever before. The current Scottish Government have more than double the budget that the late Donald Dewar had when he was First Minister. I think it important for politicians in all parties in Scotland to find additional ways in which to work together through the recession. We are in it together, and we will get out of it together.
I appeal again to the Scottish National party to stop putting its obsession with the constitution before the priorities of our country, which are to do with economic recovery. Scotland will never forgive any political party that puts its interests before those of our country.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
John Mason
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Secretary of State agree that it is useful for Governments to be able to borrow at a time of recession—[Interruption.]
...Does the Secretary of State agree that at a time of recession it is important for Governments to be able to borrow, and that the Scottish Government should have the power to borrow?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
18 March 2009
Reference
489 c897
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend campaigns tirelessly for the people and businesses of Lanarkshire, which has a proud industrial heritage, not least in mining and of course the steelworks. The people of Lanarkshire have shown their determination and resolution to rise from previous recessions. Working with him and other fellow Members, and businesses and trade unions, we are determined to do everything possible to make sure that Lanarkshire is not the epicentre of this recession in Scotland.
My right hon. Friend campaigns tirelessly for the people and businesses of Lanarkshire, which has a proud industrial heritage, not least in mining and of course the steelworks. The people of Lanarkshire have shown their determination and resolution to rise from previous recessions. Working with him and other fellow Members, and businesses and trade unions, we are determined to do everything possible to make sure that Lanarkshire is not the epicentre of this recession in Scotland.
Answered by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Asked by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Is my right hon. Friend aware that although financial powers are important, they will take some time to produce any change, if change is coming? What we need now is action. Unemployment in Lanarkshire is higher than it is in any other region, and Lanarkshire also has the fewest job vacancies. I welcome all the initiatives that my right hon. Friend is taking there—unlike the one-trick pony who is First Minister in the SNP Administration in Scotland, who is interested only in division and in rubbing Scotland out of the United Kingdom.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
18 March 2009
Reference
489 c897-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons