The single market of the United Kingdom is vital to the fish processors and agricultural producers of

Berwickshire, the coat hanger manufacturers of Jedburgh and the world-class knitwear manufacturers of Hawick, among others, so does my right hon. Friend agree that one of the major achievements of the Smith commission was to bring more powers to Scotland, but preserve that single market?

The single market of the United Kingdom is vital to the fish processors and agricultural producers of

Berwickshire, the coat hanger manufacturers of Jedburgh and the world-class knitwear manufacturers of Hawick, among others, so does my right hon. Friend agree that one of the major achievements of the Smith commission was to bring more powers to Scotland, but preserve that single market?

For more than 50 years, thalidomiders have been campaigning for justice, particularly from the German manufacturers Grünenthal. Now that more than 150 MPs have signed an open letter to the German Chancellor, would the Prime Minister add this to his busy agenda today so that we might get a decent and fair settlement for all concerned?

For more than 50 years, thalidomiders have been campaigning for justice, particularly from the German manufacturers Grünenthal. Now that more than 150 MPs have signed an open letter to the German Chancellor, would the Prime Minister add this to his busy agenda today so that we might get a decent and fair settlement for all concerned?

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the date was of each meeting of the Finance Quad in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (a) Government and (b) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the date was of each meeting of the Finance Quad in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (a) Government and (b) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on which dates the Joint Exchequer Committee has met; which Ministers from the Government and the Scottish Government attended each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on which dates the Joint Exchequer Committee has met; which Ministers from the Government and the Scottish Government attended each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the (a) Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) and (b) sub-committees of the JMC met in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (i) Government and (ii) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was...

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the (a) Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) and (b) sub-committees of the JMC met in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (i) Government and (ii) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was...

Motion that the House sit in private. Negatived on question. Report stage. New clause 1, discussed with new clauses 2 to 7, and new schedules 1 and 2. Closure motion. Agreed to on division (146 to 6). New clause 1 negatived on division (6 to 148). New clause 5 negatived on division (4 to 147). New clause 7 negatived on division (4 to 149). Third reading. Closure motion. Agreed to on division (145 to 5). Main question agreed to on division (146 to 5). Bill read the third time and passed.

Motion that the House sit in private. Negatived on question. Report stage. New clause 1, discussed with new clauses 2 to 7, and new schedules 1 and 2. Closure motion. Agreed to on division (146 to 6). New clause 1 negatived on division (6 to 148). New clause 5 negatived...

Sittings motion amended. Clause 5, discussed with Government new clause 2 (Independent evaluation of official development assistance), disagreed to. Clause 6 agreed to as amended. Schedule disagreed to. Government new clause 2 agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 119).

Sittings motion amended. Clause 5, discussed with Government new clause 2 (Independent evaluation of official development assistance), disagreed to. Clause 6 agreed to as amended. Schedule disagreed to. Government new clause 2 agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 119).

Sittings motion agreed to. Clauses 1 to 4 agreed to.

Sittings motion agreed to. Clauses 1 to 4 agreed to.

Motion that the House sit in private. Negatived on division (4 to 106). Second reading. Proceedings interrupted.

Motion that the House sit in private. Negatived on division (4 to 106). Second reading. Proceedings interrupted.

Presentation and first reading (Bill 14). To be read a second time on 12 September.

Presentation and first reading (Bill 14). To be read a second time on 12 September.

Anybody who pauses at the top of the hill on the Carter Bar on the A68 is able to reflect on one of the most beautiful views of Scotland and on one of the most beautiful views of England, and reflect on the fact that these two countries have so much in common and so much shared family experience. Does my right hon. Friend share my hope that that will always be the case, rather than it marking the border point between two separate states?

Anybody who pauses at the top of the hill on the Carter Bar on the A68 is able to reflect on one of the most beautiful views of Scotland and on one of the most beautiful views of England, and reflect on the fact that these two countries have so much in common and so much shared family experience. Does my right hon. Friend share my hope that that will always be the case, rather than it marking the border point between two separate states?

Today’s GDP figures are particularly welcome and the contribution by manufacturing is especially impressive. Many manufacturers are investing heavily in skills, but get frustrated that their skilled employees are poached by others who are not making that investment. What measures can the Minister suggest to help to share the burden of investment in skills?

Today’s GDP figures are particularly welcome and the contribution by manufacturing is especially impressive. Many manufacturers are investing heavily in skills, but get frustrated that their skilled employees are poached by others who are not making that investment. What measures can the Minister suggest to help to share the burden of investment in skills?

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which member states of the European Union are founding members of its predecessor organisation, the European Economic Community; and for those which were not founding members, what the (a) year was that the initial formal applications for member state...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which member states of the European Union are founding members of its predecessor organisation, the European Economic Community; and for those which were not founding members, what the (a) year was that the initial formal applications for member state...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which states, or parts thereof, have (a) applied for and (b) achieved member state status of the European Union under (i) Article 48 and (ii) Article 49 of the Treaty of European Union, or equivalent earlier treaty provision.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which states, or parts thereof, have (a) applied for and (b) achieved member state status of the European Union under (i) Article 48 and (ii) Article 49 of the Treaty of European Union, or equivalent earlier treaty provision.

The Chancellor made some important announcements last week about the future of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Although we are absolutely right to keep pressing the bank to improve its poor lending record, will he also put on record the need for us to recognise the hugely important private sector jobs underpinned by RBS in Scotland and elsewhere, and the fact that we see a strong future for that company?

The Chancellor made some important announcements last week about the future of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Although we are absolutely right to keep pressing the bank to improve its poor lending record, will he also put on record the need for us to recognise the hugely important private sector jobs underpinned by RBS in Scotland and elsewhere, and the fact that we see a strong future for that company?

[Relevant document: the Sixth Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, on The Referendum on Separation for Scotland: The proposed Section 30 Order—Can a player also be the referee?, HC 863.] Debate on a motion to approve the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013. Agreed to on question.

[Relevant document: the Sixth Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, on The Referendum on Separation for Scotland: The proposed Section 30 Order—Can a player also be the referee?, HC 863.] Debate on a motion to approve the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013. Agreed to on...

I am not sure how the Work programme would be affected by a different currency or the currency arrangements after independence, should that be the way we go. My right hon. Friend the Under-Secretary would be delighted to meet the hon. Member for Dundee West (Jim McGovern) as soon as possible to discuss the important issue that he has raised. We will make sure that that happens.

I am not sure how the Work programme would be affected by a different currency or the currency arrangements after independence, should that be the way we go. My right hon. Friend the Under-Secretary would be delighted to meet the hon. Member for Dundee West (Jim McGovern) as soon as possible to discuss the important issue that he has raised. We will make sure that that happens.

Statement on Scotland's constitutional future in the United Kingdom.

Statement on Scotland's constitutional future in the United Kingdom.

Scotland Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment negatived on division (5 to 252). Main question agreed. Programme motion relating to committee of the whole House, consideration, third reading and Lords amendments agreed on question (formal). Money resolution agreed on question (formal). Ways and means resolution agreed on question (formal).

Scotland Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment negatived on division (5 to 252). Main question agreed. Programme motion relating to committee of the whole House, consideration, third reading and Lords amendments agreed on question (formal). Money resolution agreed on question (formal). Ways and means resolution agreed on question (formal).

Scotland Bill. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 115 2010-12). To be read a second time tomorrow.

Scotland Bill. Presentation and first reading. (Bill 115 2010-12). To be read a second time tomorrow.