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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many people in Scotland will be affected by the Government's plan to limit the uprating of in-work benefits to one per cent.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many people in Scotland will be affected by the Government's plan to limit the uprating of in-work benefits to one per cent.
Asked by
Gregg McClymont
(Labour)
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 December 2012
For answer on
9 January 2013
Answered on
9 January 2013
Yesterday the Department for Work and Pensions published an impact assessment for the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill, which states that about 30% of all households will be affected by the measures contained in the Bill.
Subjects
Social security benefits
Date
9 January 2013
Reference
135625; 556 c300
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Scotland Bill. Programme motion (No. 2), varying the motion of 27 January 2011, on proceedings on Report and Third reading, agreed to on question. Report stage debate. New clause 5, discussed with new clauses 8, 9 and 19, debated and added to the Bill. New clauses 5 and 6, and 12 to 14 added to the Bill. New clause 9 negatived on division (9 votes to 382). Amendments made. Third reading debate. Queen's consent signified. Agreed to on question. Bill read the third time and passed. [Relevant document: The Fourth Report from the Scottish Affairs Committee, The Scotland Bill, HC 775-I.]
Scotland Bill. Programme motion (No. 2), varying the motion of 27 January 2011, on proceedings on Report and Third reading, agreed to on question. Report stage debate. New clause 5, discussed with new clauses 8, 9 and 19, debated and added to the Bill. New clauses 5 and 6, and...
Lead member
David Gauke
Answering member
Ann McKechin
Department
Treasury
Type
Debates on bills
Legislative stage
Third reading; Report stage
Procedure
Programme motions; New clauses; Queen's consent
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Subjects
Devolved matters; Alcoholic drinks; Corporation tax; Devolution; Borrowing; Income tax; Excise duties; Landfill tax; Powers; Public expenditure; Scotland; Taxation; Taxpayers; Stamp duty land tax; Scottish Government
Date
21 June 2011
Reference
530 c220-94
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As I said earlier, the Inland Revenue already has a business support package, which we introduced last year, to defer tax payments. More than 18,000 Scottish businesses have benefited and more than £300 million of tax has already been deferred. It is, however, important that HMRC is operationally independent, and its job is to protect the interests of the UK taxpayer.
As I said earlier, the Inland Revenue already has a business support package, which we introduced last year, to defer tax payments. More than 18,000 Scottish businesses have benefited and more than £300 million of tax has already been deferred. It is, however, important that HMRC is operationally independent, and its job is to protect the interests of the UK taxpayer.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
John Barrett
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister and the Secretary of State will be aware that, in the past two years, 466 Scottish companies have been shut down by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs for not paying their bills on time. Currently, many solvent companies in Scotland are being pushed towards liquidation because of HMRC's actions. Will they have a word with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to get him to take the heat off those solvent companies, so that they can continue to trade and pay their bills?
Subjects
Economic situation; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c960
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is interesting to note that the unemployment rates in the hon. Gentleman's constituency are among the lowest in the United Kingdom. That is because of Labour policies, which are creating jobs and supporting people through the recession. The future jobs fund has benefited more than 10,500 people in Scotland by helping them and keeping them close to the job market. It is because of the UK's policies, taking the tough decisions that the Liberal Democrats would care to ignore, that we have got through this recession much quicker than they would have.
It is interesting to note that the unemployment rates in the hon. Gentleman's constituency are among the lowest in the United Kingdom. That is because of Labour policies, which are creating jobs and supporting people through the recession. The future jobs fund has benefited more than 10,500 people in Scotland by helping them and keeping them close to the job market. It is because of the UK's policies, taking the tough decisions that the Liberal Democrats would care to ignore, that we have got through this recession much quicker than they would have.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Alistair Carmichael
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister compares the number of jobs now with the number in 1997, but she seems to ignore the fact that, last year alone, 65,000 Scots lost their jobs as a result of this Government's policies. The Government now turn around and offer us empty promises of 100,000 new jobs. They have always taken Scotland for granted; now they are just taking the mickey.
Subjects
Economic situation; Highlands of Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman should remember that output in the highlands and islands has risen by 75 per cent. since the Labour Government were elected in 1997, and there are 220,000 more jobs in Scotland since we were elected in 1997. Through our real help to businesses, including the business support scheme, which I again point out has benefited more than 18,000 small businesses in Scotland, we have helped to keep people on the road and to get Scotland into recovery.
The hon. Gentleman should remember that output in the highlands and islands has risen by 75 per cent. since the Labour Government were elected in 1997, and there are 220,000 more jobs in Scotland since we were elected in 1997. Through our real help to businesses, including the business support scheme, which I again point out has benefited more than 18,000 small businesses in Scotland, we have helped to keep people on the road and to get Scotland into recovery.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Alistair Carmichael
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister's answer to my right hon. Friend the Member for Ross, Skye and Lochaber (Mr. Kennedy) shows just how out of touch she and her ministerial colleagues have become. In the last two years, a quarter of corporate insolvencies in Scotland have been enforced by HMRC. Literally thousands of Scots have lost their jobs because the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been unable to translate his good intentions on managing HMRC into hard, effective action. Does not that embarrass the Minister even slightly?
Subjects
Economic situation; Highlands of Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c952
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman forgets that since 1997 there are 220,000 more Scots in employment, courtesy of a Labour Government. We are determined to continue the recovery, which is why the national insurance increase will not occur until next year, at which point all predictions show that we will have a strong and sustainable recovery. Under this Government, when we have increased national insurance, jobs have continued to rise.
The hon. Gentleman forgets that since 1997 there are 220,000 more Scots in employment, courtesy of a Labour Government. We are determined to continue the recovery, which is why the national insurance increase will not occur until next year, at which point all predictions show that we will have a strong and sustainable recovery. Under this Government, when we have increased national insurance, jobs have continued to rise.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Like most people, but unlike Labour Members, I am interested in talking about the present—2010. Labour's last manifesto said:""2010: Full employment in every region and nation"."
The number of people who have been on the dole in Scotland for more than one year has in fact gone up by 122 per cent. in the past 12 months, yet the Minister and the Secretary of State still want to introduce a tax on jobs that will kill recovery. If she thinks that that is a good idea, is it not she and the Secretary of State who have been misled, not leading Scottish business figures?
Subjects
Scotland; Unemployment
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c958
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Well, I will tell the hon. Gentleman what we certainly will not do. We will not halt recovery in its tracks by cutting public investment now and squeezing off our recovery. He can be sure that the Labour Government are determined to ensure that the recovery works.
Well, I will tell the hon. Gentleman what we certainly will not do. We will not halt recovery in its tracks by cutting public investment now and squeezing off our recovery. He can be sure that the Labour Government are determined to ensure that the recovery works.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister will know that 665,000 working-age people in Scotland are economically inactive. In the past three months, that figure has risen by 21,000. In the past year, Labour has wiped £4.8 billion off the value of the Scottish economy. Since 1997, Scotland's share of the national debt has more than doubled, and almost 150,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost. Those are facts; there is little that the Minister and the Secretary of State can do about them now, but will she take this last opportunity at the Dispatch Box to apologise to the people of Scotland?
Subjects
Scotland; Unemployment
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c958
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Scotland; Unemployment
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c957
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Both the Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with the Advocate-General on a variety of issues.
Both the Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with the Advocate-General on a variety of issues.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
When he last met the Advocate-General to discuss devolution issues.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Official data showing Scotland's gross domestic product for the end of last year have not yet been published by the Scottish Government, but most indications suggest that Scotland emerged from recession in the fourth quarter of 2009, although the recovery is fragile. The Government are committed to doing all that is necessary to help to drive recovery in the Scottish economy.
Official data showing Scotland's gross domestic product for the end of last year have not yet been published by the Scottish Government, but most indications suggest that Scotland emerged from recession in the fourth quarter of 2009, although the recovery is fragile. The Government are committed to doing all that is necessary to help to drive recovery in the Scottish economy.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
John Barrett
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What his most recent assessment is of the state of the economy in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Economic situation; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c959-60
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2010, Official Report, column 961W, if he will seek the consent of the Scottish Parliament to extending the provisions of the Anti-Slavery Day Bill to Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2010, Official Report, column 961W, if he will seek the consent of the Scottish Parliament to extending the provisions of the Anti-Slavery Day Bill to Scotland.
Asked by
Anthony Steen
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 March 2010
For answer on
7 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
The Scotland Office plays a vital role in working with the Scottish Government to ensure that where a Bill at Westminster covers areas of devolved policy the appropriate consent is secured. However, ultimately it is the Scottish Government that must agree to seek consent from the Scottish Parliament to extend the provisions of a particular Bill. My officials kept Scottish Government officials fully informed of progress of the Anti-Slavery Day Bill, but we were advised that the Scottish Government did not wish to bring forward a Legislative Consent Motion for this Private Members' Bill at this time.
Legislation
Anti-slavery Day Bill 2009-10
Subjects
Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c1396-7W; 325099
House
House of Commons
The management of prisons in Scotland is, of course, a matter for the Scottish Government's Ministry of Justice. We have policies and procedures in place to prevent contraband from coming into removal centres, but we would not comment on the details because that might compromise the safety of the centre.
The management of prisons in Scotland is, of course, a matter for the Scottish Government's Ministry of Justice. We have policies and procedures in place to prevent contraband from coming into removal centres, but we would not comment on the details because that might compromise the safety of the centre.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Independent (affiliation))
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given that contraband is being sent into Her Majesty's prison in Edinburgh by the use of crossbows, what is the danger of that happening in the immigration centre? Why do Scottish people use crossbows rather than English longbows?
Subjects
Scotland; Immigration removal centres
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c959
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
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.
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.
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 March 2010
For answer on
7 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
The Secretary of State has had no recent meetings to discuss levels of contraband in the immigration removal centre in Scotland.
Subjects
Scotland; Immigration removal centres
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c959; 325094
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When he last met the Advocate-General to discuss devolution issues.
When he last met the Advocate-General to discuss devolution issues.
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 March 2010
For answer on
7 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
Both the Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with the Advocate-General on a variety of issues.
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953; 325087
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What his most recent assessment is of the state of the economy in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
What his most recent assessment is of the state of the economy in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
John Barrett
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 March 2010
For answer on
7 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
Official data showing Scotland's gross domestic product for the end of last year have not yet been published by the Scottish Government, but most indications suggest that Scotland emerged from recession in the fourth quarter of 2009, although the recovery is fragile. The Government are committed to doing all that is necessary to help to drive recovery in the Scottish economy.
Subjects
Economic situation; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c959-60; 325096
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
Asked by
Brian H Donohoe
(Labour)
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 March 2010
For answer on
7 April 2010
Answered on
7 April 2010
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the level of economic inactivity in Scotland.
Subjects
Scotland; Unemployment
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c957; 325092
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Secretary of State has had no recent meetings to discuss levels of contraband in the immigration removal centre in Scotland.
The Secretary of State has had no recent meetings to discuss levels of contraband in the immigration removal centre in Scotland.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Independent (affiliation))
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
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.
Subjects
Scotland; Immigration removal centres
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c959
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Calman commission recommended a number of ways in which we could improve intergovernmental relationships, and we are very keen to take them forward. It is regrettable that the Scottish Government have declined to accept those recommendations, which have been supported by the majority in the Scottish Parliament. I note the hon. Gentleman's concerns, which I share, regarding the release of Mr. al-Megrahi, but at the end of the day that was a decision solely for the Scottish Government.
The Calman commission recommended a number of ways in which we could improve intergovernmental relationships, and we are very keen to take them forward. It is regrettable that the Scottish Government have declined to accept those recommendations, which have been supported by the majority in the Scottish Parliament. I note the hon. Gentleman's concerns, which I share, regarding the release of Mr. al-Megrahi, but at the end of the day that was a decision solely for the Scottish Government.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Ben Wallace
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
One of the Advocate-General's roles is to ensure that the relationship between the Scotland Office and the Scottish Executive works within the devolution settlement. It is clear that when it came to the release of al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, both the victims and the Scottish Executive were the last to be consulted. What steps has the Minister put in place to ensure that that does not happen again? Will she take this final opportunity to condemn the early release of that bomber, who is alive and well seven months later?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Lady might be aware that there was recently a case in the Supreme Court regarding the competency of the legislation of the Scottish Parliament. I think that would provide valuable guidance. At the end of the day, when we have difficulties in terms of our relationship with the Scottish Government, we have very detailed procedures with joint ministerial committees in which we can work together to find solutions to problems rather than necessarily considering court action. The fact that the Advocate-General has not needed to take one single case to the Supreme Court since devolution is a symbol of its success.
The hon. Lady might be aware that there was recently a case in the Supreme Court regarding the competency of the legislation of the Scottish Parliament. I think that would provide valuable guidance. At the end of the day, when we have difficulties in terms of our relationship with the Scottish Government, we have very detailed procedures with joint ministerial committees in which we can work together to find solutions to problems rather than necessarily considering court action. The fact that the Advocate-General has not needed to take one single case to the Supreme Court since devolution is a symbol of its success.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am most grateful for that very full reply. How does the hon. Lady envisage the situation being resolved if there is a difference in the way in which the Flood and Water Management Bill, for example, once it is adopted, is interpreted in Scotland as opposed to its interpretation in England?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend might be referring to the shadow Secretary of State's unfortunate experience yesterday when his campaign got derailed on day one by inanimate objects. However, I certainly take my hon. Friend's points on board.
My hon. Friend might be referring to the shadow Secretary of State's unfortunate experience yesterday when his campaign got derailed on day one by inanimate objects. However, I certainly take my hon. Friend's points on board.
Answered by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Sheridan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
During her discussions with the Advocate-General, will the Minister raise the devolved issue of transport? Will she also issue guidelines for visitors coming to either Edinburgh or Aberdeen to make it clear that safety is important, particularly when people are travelling in open-decked buses?
Subjects
Devolution; Scotland
Date
7 April 2010
Reference
508 c953
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons