0:00:00 > 0:00:00elderly care, and what critics called the men check tax. --
0:00:00 > 0:00:06dementia tax. Do join me for a round-up later in the day but first
0:00:06 > 0:00:11we have questions to the Scottish Secretary, David Mundell.
0:00:11 > 0:00:16Some into neighbouring officers to create bigger multi-skilled teams,
0:00:16 > 0:00:20moving into better buildings are placing them into shared local
0:00:20 > 0:00:25authority space, all of which can lead to better customer service.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28Liz Twist. In Glasgow unemployment has
0:00:28 > 0:00:32consistently been higher than the national average and child poverty
0:00:32 > 0:00:36is writing and the use of the bank has increased 20% in the past two
0:00:36 > 0:00:39years. How can the Secretary of State just by closing so many job
0:00:39 > 0:00:43centres which provide vital support to people struggling to access the
0:00:43 > 0:00:48Labour market? Mr Speaker, I can confirm that
0:00:48 > 0:00:53Glasgow will continue to have a significantly higher concentration
0:00:53 > 0:00:57of job centres, not only then large cities in England, but also actually
0:00:57 > 0:01:02compared to most other large cities in Scotland. We have redesigned the
0:01:02 > 0:01:06estate, making sure we can provide well for our client based, but from
0:01:06 > 0:01:09bigger job centres. There are a number of things you could do to
0:01:09 > 0:01:14help people who are an implied from larger job centres which is not as
0:01:14 > 0:01:21easy from smaller ones. Mr Speaker, Bridgeton job centre in
0:01:21 > 0:01:24my constituency will close of people will have to take two buses to get
0:01:24 > 0:01:27to Shettleston. Bobby Minister give a commitment here that not one
0:01:27 > 0:01:31single one of my constituents will be sanctioned for being late because
0:01:31 > 0:01:36they could not get there on time because of its cuts?
0:01:36 > 0:01:40Mr Speaker, we expect people who are not in work to have the working week
0:01:40 > 0:01:44effectively available for their job search activities, including
0:01:44 > 0:01:49visiting the job centre and applying for jobs. But I can tell the
0:01:49 > 0:01:54honourable lady as she knows already, I think, that the rate of
0:01:54 > 0:01:57sanctions is down significantly. The vast majority of people do not get
0:01:57 > 0:02:00sanctioned every month and we run a policy of having a reasonable
0:02:00 > 0:02:03approach that the people had a good reason for not being at an
0:02:03 > 0:02:08appointment than they would not be sanctioned.
0:02:08 > 0:02:14Thank you, Mr Speaker. The DWP claim that the need for job centres is
0:02:14 > 0:02:19declining and the growth of online services is because. But any
0:02:19 > 0:02:22constituency of Glasgow East, which is one of the highest claimant rates
0:02:22 > 0:02:29in Scotland at around 35%, they do not have access to the internet and
0:02:29 > 0:02:3351% are not IT literate. Yet the Government is still closing three
0:02:33 > 0:02:39job centres, one of which services three homeless shelters. What
0:02:39 > 0:02:45assessment has he made of the impact of these closures on service users,
0:02:45 > 0:02:48many of them are reliant on face-to-face interaction with job
0:02:48 > 0:02:53centre staff? Mr Speaker, we did make an
0:02:53 > 0:02:57assessment of what effect these changes would have and where the
0:02:57 > 0:03:01changes would involve people travelling more than three miles and
0:03:01 > 0:03:0720 minutes by public transport we had a public consultation, in one
0:03:07 > 0:03:11case to the public consultation, as the honourable gentleman knows, we
0:03:11 > 0:03:14changed that plan. We think it is correct to move to larger job
0:03:14 > 0:03:18centres in which you can do more and benefit better, better equipped with
0:03:18 > 0:03:22computers to make sure there is that facility there, and also that are
0:03:22 > 0:03:25people there who are specialists in the job centre to help those people
0:03:25 > 0:03:28with computers to get to the problems of initial exclusion she
0:03:28 > 0:03:33mentions. I would like to thank the Minister
0:03:33 > 0:03:36for that answer, but I am afraid it is not convincing and not
0:03:36 > 0:03:41particularly reassuring. He knows full well that equality impact
0:03:41 > 0:03:45assessments have in fact been conducted because it was in a
0:03:45 > 0:03:51response to my letter that the honourable David Mundell gave me
0:03:51 > 0:03:55that response. However, what he also said in that letter was that if I
0:03:55 > 0:04:02wanted to access those information is, I needed to put in individual
0:04:02 > 0:04:08freedom of information requests for every single job centre. Mr Speaker,
0:04:08 > 0:04:10this is outrageous that this is a Government covering up this vital
0:04:10 > 0:04:15information. Hear, hear.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19This Government claims to value openness, transparency, but refuses
0:04:19 > 0:04:23to publish information that should be freely available, no matter how
0:04:23 > 0:04:28much it shames the Government. Mr Speaker, I have an FOIA request
0:04:28 > 0:04:35here. Order, order. I am sorry, I need a
0:04:35 > 0:04:41single sentence and it? At the end of it. A lot of pressure. Very
0:04:41 > 0:04:44quickly. My question is this, I will give you
0:04:44 > 0:04:48one more chance to publish the information, but otherwise, here is
0:04:48 > 0:04:53my freedom of information request, thank you very much.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56Mr Speaker,... It is not just a document but a way
0:04:56 > 0:05:00of thinking and working, and equalities assessment. It goes
0:05:00 > 0:05:04throughout these processes and can confirm have been compliant
0:05:04 > 0:05:11absolutely with our duties as we should do under the equalities act.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16Patrick Grady. Question number two.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20With permission, I will answer questions two, eight, ten and 15
0:05:20 > 0:05:23together. We are in agreement with the devolved administrations that
0:05:23 > 0:05:29common frameworks will be necessary in some areas, but remain clear we
0:05:29 > 0:05:33have been expecting obey significant increase in the decision-making
0:05:33 > 0:05:35however of each devolved administration.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40The question includes number 40 rather than number 15. Patrick
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Grady. Thank you, Mr Speaker. We had this
0:05:43 > 0:05:46all the time, this power is bonanza coming, but the premonition was
0:05:46 > 0:05:51unable to tell us on Monday and it seems he was unable to tell the
0:05:51 > 0:05:54Scottish Affairs Committee yesterday, so let's give him another
0:05:54 > 0:05:56opportunity. Canny Secretary of State name one power that will
0:05:56 > 0:06:03definitely come to the studies Parliament as a result of Brexit? --
0:06:03 > 0:06:05can you Secretary of State name one power?
0:06:05 > 0:06:10We have repeatedly from the benches opposite about engagement with the
0:06:10 > 0:06:14Scottish Government, and this engagement will be with the Scottish
0:06:14 > 0:06:18Government. That is where the discussions are going on in relation
0:06:18 > 0:06:25to the transfer of powers. But I am absolutely certain that at the end
0:06:25 > 0:06:30of this process the Scottish Parliament will have more powers and
0:06:30 > 0:06:35responsibilities than it does right now.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39David Linden! Amongst the glove of that answer
0:06:39 > 0:06:44there was no substance to it -- amongst the fluff. May I add the
0:06:44 > 0:06:49secretary what new powers will be coming to Holyrood?
0:06:49 > 0:06:55Mr Speaker, I think the honourable gentleman would have seen a list of
0:06:55 > 0:07:05111 powers and... Mr Linden, you are a most over
0:07:05 > 0:07:09excitable individual. I understand your interest, but the question has
0:07:09 > 0:07:14been put, whether you like... Order. No need for excessive gesticulation.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18Whether you like the answer or not you must pay the respect of hearing
0:07:18 > 0:07:26it, preferably with courtesy. This is about grandstanding and not
0:07:26 > 0:07:30about the subject... It is not about the substantive issue of ensuring a
0:07:30 > 0:07:38transfer of very significant powers from the 111 powers that were listed
0:07:38 > 0:07:41to the Scottish Parliament. I believe in evolution and I am
0:07:41 > 0:07:45committed to devolution and I want to see the maximum number of powers
0:07:45 > 0:07:51transferred. The Scottish National Power don't believe in evolution. --
0:07:51 > 0:07:57the Scottish National Party don't believe in devolution.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01Can I ask him to name one power that is coming, and if they are
0:08:01 > 0:08:04struggling may suggest he might want to consider immigration so he can
0:08:04 > 0:08:09tackle things about the skills and immigration act which will be
0:08:09 > 0:08:11causing a skills shortage in damaging the economy in my
0:08:11 > 0:08:16constituency? I give a definitive and on the last
0:08:16 > 0:08:22part of his question. Immigration is not being devolved to Scotland. The
0:08:22 > 0:08:31Smith commission process identified those areas of responsibility to the
0:08:31 > 0:08:33devolution process and immigration was not one of those. The SNP
0:08:33 > 0:08:39accepted that the commission report and on the basis of that we
0:08:39 > 0:08:46implemented it in the Scotland Act Thank you, Mr Speaker. Disappointed
0:08:46 > 0:08:50I have still not had an answer after the questions, but on immigration, I
0:08:50 > 0:08:55am disappointed that he was disappointed to listen to my
0:08:55 > 0:09:01colleague from Linlithgow and East Falkirk. I'll listen to the Nobel
0:09:01 > 0:09:05laureate Joe Stiglitz who said of the weekend Scotland should have the
0:09:05 > 0:09:08powers to go its own way on immigration policy. He knows more
0:09:08 > 0:09:14than we do, is he right? I seem to a member that Professor
0:09:14 > 0:09:19Joe Stiglitz supported independence for Scotland. -- I seem to remember
0:09:19 > 0:09:24this. But the people of Scotland knew a bit more than Professor
0:09:24 > 0:09:28Stiglitz and they decided to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom.
0:09:28 > 0:09:34LAUGHTER Colin Clarke.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37My right honourable friend has been clear that Brexit offers
0:09:37 > 0:09:44opportunities and powers. The SNP talked down Scotland as specifically
0:09:44 > 0:09:47Aberdeenshire, the city which has managed to recover from the oil
0:09:47 > 0:09:51downturn. Why can't they recognise that the new powers and EU
0:09:51 > 0:09:53withdrawal offers opportunities to Scotland and specifically
0:09:53 > 0:10:07Aberdeenshire? Mr Speaker, I am disappointed that
0:10:07 > 0:10:10the SNP are in Westminster rather than engaging in a constructive way,
0:10:10 > 0:10:17engaging in this sort of pantomime approach to this very important
0:10:17 > 0:10:21issue of powers. Fortunately, it appears that the Scottish Government
0:10:21 > 0:10:25are adopting a more responsible approach, and that is why there is
0:10:25 > 0:10:29substantial discussions between the UK Government and the Scottish
0:10:29 > 0:10:31Government. Bernard Jenkin.
0:10:31 > 0:10:39May I draw my right honourable friend to the new inquiry lodged by
0:10:39 > 0:10:41the Public Administration & Constitutional Affairs committee on
0:10:41 > 0:10:46the devolution and Brexit, and as well as promoting discussion between
0:10:46 > 0:10:49the Government of the United Kingdom that we also want to promote
0:10:49 > 0:10:51discussion between the parliamentarians of the United
0:10:51 > 0:10:56Kingdom are indeed for parliaments to resolve these difficult issues?
0:10:56 > 0:11:02I very much welcome my honourable friend's committee's contributed to
0:11:02 > 0:11:09the debate, and of course it is very important that there is engagement
0:11:09 > 0:11:13across Parliament. I myself will be appearing before both the European
0:11:13 > 0:11:16and constitution committees of the Scottish Parliament within the next
0:11:16 > 0:11:21couple of weeks.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24My right honourable friend will be aware that Scotland's trade with the
0:11:24 > 0:11:28UK is worth four times as much then that with the EU. The he find it
0:11:28 > 0:11:34confusing that the SNP are quite happy to stay in one single market
0:11:34 > 0:11:37but added it against leaving the greater single market right here in
0:11:37 > 0:11:44Scotland's doorstep?Mr Speaker, my honourable friend makes a very good
0:11:44 > 0:11:48point. And that is why it is important, as powers and
0:11:48 > 0:11:52responsibilities come back from Brussels, that some of those powers
0:11:52 > 0:11:56and responsibilities are subject to UK wide framework so that we can
0:11:56 > 0:11:59continue to benefit from our internal market in the United
0:11:59 > 0:12:04Kingdom. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Leaving the
0:12:04 > 0:12:08EU will inherit a make the Scottish Parliament more powerful as we take
0:12:08 > 0:12:12back control from Brussels. Does my right honourable friend agree with
0:12:12 > 0:12:17me that the SNP Scottish Government is confused EU policy with seed the
0:12:17 > 0:12:24new powers gained and it's straight back to Brussels? -- would see.I
0:12:24 > 0:12:30think it is very important that the 500,000 yes supporters who voted to
0:12:30 > 0:12:36leave the European Union are absolutely clear that the SNP
0:12:36 > 0:12:43position is to take Scotland right back into the EU.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46Mr Speaker, we all know that the Tories have a dubious record on
0:12:46 > 0:12:49devolution. After all, they did oppose the creation of the Scottish
0:12:49 > 0:12:53Parliament in the first place. In stark contrast, the Labour Party
0:12:53 > 0:12:56laid the foundations for the Scottish parliament and we will
0:12:56 > 0:13:00always act in its best interest. The Secretary of State says the Scottish
0:13:00 > 0:13:04parliament will get new powers eventually. New powers require
0:13:04 > 0:13:08additional resources to deliver. Can you tell me how much more money the
0:13:08 > 0:13:11Scottish bowler will attain to get these these powers and can he
0:13:11 > 0:13:15guarantee that Brexit will not result in the Scottish Parliament's
0:13:15 > 0:13:21budget being cut? Mr Speaker, I first take issue with
0:13:21 > 0:13:30the honourable gentleman's analysis of devolution. I have been in this
0:13:30 > 0:13:34Parliament to see through both the Scotland act 2012 and the Scotland
0:13:34 > 0:13:38act 2016 which has been very significant transfer of powers to
0:13:38 > 0:13:42the Scottish parliament and I'm determined that Brexit will see a
0:13:42 > 0:13:46further transfer of powers and responsibilities to the Scottish
0:13:46 > 0:13:49parliament. Of course it will need to be done in an orderly way and
0:13:49 > 0:13:55that is what the purpose of clause 11 of the EU withdrawal bill will be
0:13:55 > 0:13:58and we will work closely with the Scottish Government and Scottish
0:13:58 > 0:14:02Parliament to ensure that that transfer of powers is orderly.Need
0:14:02 > 0:14:11to speed up a little bit. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Scotland's
0:14:11 > 0:14:14two comments, both the UK as goddess, should work together in
0:14:14 > 0:14:19cooperation to get the best Brexit deal for the people of Scotland.
0:14:19 > 0:14:28Yes.Splendid. Die-hard Tory Brexit will cost
0:14:28 > 0:14:37Scotland 30 billion towns. -- pounds. Bollard will be the hardest
0:14:37 > 0:14:44impacted. It was said economic impact as is available for Scotland.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50Will they be released to the Scottish people so they know these.
0:14:50 > 0:14:56-- full scale of this Tory Brexit? It would not be Scottish questions
0:14:56 > 0:15:01if we did not hear from the doom mongering chief. Let me be quite
0:15:01 > 0:15:07clear, as I was in my parents before his committee, both governments have
0:15:07 > 0:15:13carried out important analysis and the governments will share and
0:15:13 > 0:15:16discuss that analysis. But this Government, as parliament has
0:15:16 > 0:15:20approved, will not be publishing anything that will be detrimental to
0:15:20 > 0:15:27our negotiation position. Thank you, Mr Speaker. The select
0:15:27 > 0:15:30committee yesterday, the Secretary of State suggested that common
0:15:30 > 0:15:33framework and not be involved in the devolved demonstration that should
0:15:33 > 0:15:37be the output of a collaborative process, can you confirm that this
0:15:37 > 0:15:42is this Government's position? I very much welcome my honourable
0:15:42 > 0:15:45friend's question which is an important question that gets to the
0:15:45 > 0:15:49heart of the issue and in marked contrast to the pantomime stuff that
0:15:49 > 0:15:55we have had earlier. I can absolutely confirm that, Mr Speaker.
0:15:55 > 0:16:01A UK framework does not mean the UK imposes the framework. In means
0:16:01 > 0:16:04agreement is reached between the UK Government and the constituent parts
0:16:04 > 0:16:11of the United Kingdom.Briefly, Tommy Shepherd.Four times, these
0:16:11 > 0:16:15extra state has been asked to name a single power that will be devolved
0:16:15 > 0:16:19to the Scottish parliament and four times he has declined to answer. I
0:16:19 > 0:16:22see little point in asking the question for a fifth time. Let me
0:16:22 > 0:16:26ask this. When with this Government published a schedule setting out
0:16:26 > 0:16:29which buyers will be devolved in the Scottish parliament and which will
0:16:29 > 0:16:36not? -- which powers.Gentleman should not walk across the line of
0:16:36 > 0:16:40sight. Unfair to the honourable gentleman.
0:16:40 > 0:16:46Mr Speaker, if you're not briefly did with the initial remarks, the
0:16:46 > 0:16:52honourable gentleman with have asked the sensible question. I have set
0:16:52 > 0:16:58out that there is a discussion, a dialogue on going with the Scottish
0:16:58 > 0:17:04Government in relation to the 111 powers. I said that often much more
0:17:04 > 0:17:08detail at the committee that he present at yesterday so I will not
0:17:08 > 0:17:12repeat it. I am hopeful that an early course we will be able to
0:17:12 > 0:17:20publish exactly that sort of list. Mr Speaker, his refusal to name a
0:17:20 > 0:17:25single power or even to set a timetable for saying when he will do
0:17:25 > 0:17:28so can only lead us to one conclusion and that is their forces
0:17:28 > 0:17:35within his Government that do not want to see any powers. Can I ask
0:17:35 > 0:17:38how does that fit with his department's responsibility to
0:17:38 > 0:17:42protect the devolution settlement? Mr Speaker, I have rarely heard
0:17:42 > 0:17:52complete and utter nonsense. I will be judged by this department, the
0:17:52 > 0:17:56record on devolution and that is implemented the commission in full,
0:17:56 > 0:18:00implementing the Scotland act in full and taking forward the return
0:18:00 > 0:18:04of powers from Brussels with a presumption of devolution. We will
0:18:04 > 0:18:09deliver and the people of Scotland will see that we have.
0:18:09 > 0:18:16Question number three. I have regular discussions with Cabinet
0:18:16 > 0:18:19colleagues on a wide range of issues, including fiscal policy
0:18:19 > 0:18:25across the UK and fisheries and the oil and gas industry.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29He is seeking to group this question with number four.
0:18:29 > 0:18:36Thank you. My right honourable friend will know as well as I do the
0:18:36 > 0:18:43oil and gas industry in the these Scotland. -- north-east Scotland.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47Can my right honourable friend concerned that the UK, it remains
0:18:47 > 0:18:51committed to the industries and will work with the colleagues to ensure
0:18:51 > 0:18:54the brightest future for oil and gas industries in the north-east of
0:18:54 > 0:18:58Scotland? Absolutely agree with my honourable
0:18:58 > 0:19:02friend and I share his disappointment. Through challenging
0:19:02 > 0:19:06times, the broad shoulders of the UK Government has supported the oil and
0:19:06 > 0:19:11gas industry to the chewing of 2.3 billion. Invested in serving BC but,
0:19:11 > 0:19:18establishing a new regulator and investing in infrastructure,
0:19:18 > 0:19:24research.Important matters affecting the people of Scotland and
0:19:24 > 0:19:30I think we ought to respect them by having attention to the proceedings.
0:19:30 > 0:19:36Thank you. I would like to welcome the announcement last month that the
0:19:36 > 0:19:40Scottish business task force and I wonder if my right honourable friend
0:19:40 > 0:19:44would like to expand on what his role would be with the asked Gale
0:19:44 > 0:19:51oil and gas industries. I recognise my honourable friend, or
0:19:51 > 0:19:57very new member, has become a champion of the oil and gas subsea
0:19:57 > 0:20:00industry. I think about today that the Scottish business task force
0:20:00 > 0:20:04announced last month will meet for the first time on Friday. The task
0:20:04 > 0:20:08force will provide expert advice and guidance on how best to support our
0:20:08 > 0:20:13most important sectors, not least oil, gas and subsea and district in
0:20:13 > 0:20:15Scotland's economy. I will be announcing its mothership later
0:20:15 > 0:20:20today. It is difficult to see how you can
0:20:20 > 0:20:24support the oil and gas industry in Scotland when the Secretary of State
0:20:24 > 0:20:30refuses to release the impact of Brexit on the Scotland economy. It
0:20:30 > 0:20:33is being shared with the Scottish Ramadan when will be shared with the
0:20:33 > 0:20:39people? Mr Speaker, I am surprised that the
0:20:39 > 0:20:43honourable gentleman does not follow the Scottish affairs committee and
0:20:43 > 0:20:47abrasions. He used to be a prominent member of it. I made very clear
0:20:47 > 0:20:50yesterday that there was a sharing of analysis. I think that is
0:20:50 > 0:20:54appropriate between Government but we will not be publishing anything
0:20:54 > 0:21:00that will be detrimental to our negotiations and that is what the
0:21:00 > 0:21:06Scotland of Roche people of Scotland with one.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09Given the information has been shared with the Scottish Government,
0:21:09 > 0:21:13as my honourable friend said, would it not be appropriate to make it
0:21:13 > 0:21:18public and to perhaps press on the Scottish Government that they could
0:21:18 > 0:21:22also do that, BP boss Colin should see what the impact Brexit is going
0:21:22 > 0:21:28to be in order to make a proper assessment of it.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32Mr Speaker, we are called upon to respect the Scottish Government. I
0:21:32 > 0:21:34respect the Scottish Government. This Government respects the
0:21:34 > 0:21:38Scottish Government and that is why we are working with them on Brexit.
0:21:38 > 0:21:44But it would not be in the interests of Scotland or the United Kingdom to
0:21:44 > 0:21:46publish any information that would be detrimental to our negotiation
0:21:46 > 0:21:56position. Mr Speaker, I have regular
0:21:56 > 0:21:59discussions with Cabinet colleagues and Scottish prominent ministers on
0:21:59 > 0:22:05a wide range of issues, including fiscal policy across the UK.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08We'll be Secretary of State have a word with his very good friend the
0:22:08 > 0:22:13Chancellor of the Exchequer about VAT in Scotland, to try to help
0:22:13 > 0:22:16clear up the mess created by the Scottish Government when they
0:22:16 > 0:22:21centralised police and Fire Services in Scotland, making them liable for
0:22:21 > 0:22:26VAT? Mr Speaker, I am sure that my right
0:22:26 > 0:22:30honourable friend, the Chancellor will have heard my honourable
0:22:30 > 0:22:38friend's contribution. Number six, Mr Speaker.Just last
0:22:38 > 0:22:43week, Mr Speaker, I hosted a meeting with local MPs to review progress. I
0:22:43 > 0:22:48am pleased to report that we are driving forward the innovative
0:22:48 > 0:22:51cross-border border lands great deal and hope to agree a deal next year
0:22:51 > 0:22:53that was the investment to transform the local economies within the
0:22:53 > 0:22:59borderlands area.I want to hear the question and I want the people of
0:22:59 > 0:23:04Dumfries and Galloway to have the chance of hearing it.Well my right
0:23:04 > 0:23:08honourable friend commit to ensuring that local communities have the
0:23:08 > 0:23:10opportunity to feed their thoughts into what the final deal will look
0:23:10 > 0:23:15like? Mr Speaker, I agree, I'm sure the
0:23:15 > 0:23:18people of Dumfries and Galloway would absolutely be delighted to
0:23:18 > 0:23:23hear my honourable friend. I was very pleased to receive a submission
0:23:23 > 0:23:27from all five local authorities involved in the borderlands great
0:23:27 > 0:23:32deal but I hope now that we can move forward with local communities being
0:23:32 > 0:23:39able to include their ideas and contributions into this process.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43Right honourable friend's constituency is quite nearby.Thank
0:23:43 > 0:23:49you, Mr Speaker. There is a risk that he is privatising the
0:23:49 > 0:23:56borderland deal over the edge a great deal. A simple written
0:23:56 > 0:24:05question, what dates? His answer numerous meetings. When
0:24:05 > 0:24:11will you answer questions to the procedures?
0:24:11 > 0:24:17I am afraid the honourable gentleman displays an unpleasant SNP trait of
0:24:17 > 0:24:23seeking to create division within Scotland. I want to see all areas of
0:24:23 > 0:24:28Scotland benefit from growth. But at least the people of Escher know that
0:24:28 > 0:24:42in the new member for our they have a real champion of Ayrshire. The
0:24:42 > 0:24:49joint negotiations provider for Rome for the UK Government and devolved
0:24:49 > 0:24:51administrations to present exit issues. We had a construction
0:24:51 > 0:24:59meeting on the 16th of October and had to have another meeting shortly.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02It was agreed that common frameworks will be needed in areas. What they
0:25:02 > 0:25:09can he give the House on total Scottish ministers and he is able to
0:25:09 > 0:25:15identify areas where the need for common frameworks are anticipated?
0:25:15 > 0:25:19Mr Speaker, I gave very extensive evidence on this matter to the
0:25:19 > 0:25:21Scottish affairs select committee yesterday and the honourable
0:25:21 > 0:25:28gentleman will be able to access the transcript.Mr Speaker, when the
0:25:28 > 0:25:31time comes for these centres to be taken about the fate of the 111
0:25:31 > 0:25:36devolved powers coming back from Brussels, will be such a state given
0:25:36 > 0:25:41an assurance that those decisions will be taken by consensus in a GMC,
0:25:41 > 0:25:46rather than your laterally by the UK Government?Mr Speaker, if the
0:25:46 > 0:25:50honourable gentleman had listened to my answer to the question from my
0:25:50 > 0:25:53honourable friend from East Renfrewshire, then he would know
0:25:53 > 0:25:57that the position is that although there is a UK framework, it is a
0:25:57 > 0:26:00framework that is agreed to win the constituent parts of the United
0:26:00 > 0:26:09Kingdom. Mr Speaker, families benefiting from
0:26:09 > 0:26:11real positive employment outcomes as people are moving into work faster
0:26:11 > 0:26:16and progressing in work and extra support is there for those who need
0:26:16 > 0:26:21it. Almost 2000 Universal Credit
0:26:21 > 0:26:25claimants in my constituency, along with thousands more across Scotland,
0:26:25 > 0:26:29are stuck in limbo after seeing the vote in the space to pause the
0:26:29 > 0:26:32roll-out that no action from the Government. Will the Secretary of
0:26:32 > 0:26:38State doing to reassure and represent them?
0:26:38 > 0:26:41Mr Speaker, we will continue with the role in are very careful and
0:26:41 > 0:26:47stage right. It is happening over nine years and we continue an active
0:26:47 > 0:26:50dialogue across the House and outside.
0:26:50 > 0:27:03We must hear the voice of Torbay. Question number 11.
0:27:03 > 0:27:09Mr Speaker, we have made significant progress on the Scotland act 2016
0:27:09 > 0:27:13welfare powers. We are working with the Scottish team and to support
0:27:13 > 0:27:16them in taking on these responsibilities to ensure a safe
0:27:16 > 0:27:22and secure transition.Kevin Foster. I thank my right honourable friend
0:27:22 > 0:27:25for his answer. A small portion of the powers devolved to the Scottish
0:27:25 > 0:27:30comment are being used, given the events we had from some members of
0:27:30 > 0:27:34house. Is this another example of writing rather than governing from
0:27:34 > 0:27:38the SNP?I do agree with my honourable friend. I'm sure the
0:27:38 > 0:27:45people of Scotland with agree. This Government is focused on delivering
0:27:45 > 0:27:49for the people of Scotland, it is time for the SMB to