Speeches by Burke.

“I think that has covered my follow-up questions, because the last thing I was going to ask was how much of the increased spending will go to Scotland.”

“The BBC recently announced a £50 million increase in commissioning spending in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. That was reallocated from within an existing budget. Which areas in the budget have been reduced to accommodate that increase?”

“Thank you.”

“Dame Nancy, how confident are you that Scotland stands to benefit meaningfully from the UK Government’s industrial strategy?”

“To what extent do you agree with the Government’s view that prioritising the IS-8 will generate spillover benefits to the economy?”

“Part of my question has perhaps been answered, but the Government plan to put the council on a statutory footing. What benefits do you see in this move, and what key components should be considered during the legislative process to ensure that a new statutory council delivers lasting impact?”

“I think you have answered my follow-up question. Thank you very much for that.”

“5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on Glasgow North East constituency.”

“My survey of Glasgow North East constituents shows that there is real excitement about the possibility of Pride in Place funding coming their way. From parks and shopfronts to local connectivity, I have been inundated with incredible ideas to transform our corner of Glasgow. Will the Minister commit to giving my consti…”

“How do you plan to grow the community-owned renewable energy sector in Scotland?”

“Do you think that there is duplication or even confusion when the Scottish Government are already delivering advice and funding for community-owned energy in Scotland?”

“At its next meeting, the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee will be considering options for improving the operation of the Barnett formula. Can you confirm that the findings of our report will be considered as part of that discussion?”

“Our report called for greater transparency of comparability percentages. In response, you said this information is already available. However, we cannot see the specific calculations behind each comparability percentage. Could you commit to writing to us to elaborate on your statement that this information is already a…”

“I would like to thank the Secretary of State for your response to our first report into the financing of the Scottish Government. In that response, you appear to assume that the assignment of VAT revenues is still possible. Why do you believe this, despite an expert’s views to the contrary?”

“Scotch whisky is one of Scotland’s greatest products, with high demand at home and across the globe, but many are worried about the challenges facing the industry. The Scotch Whisky Association is calling for a multi-year freeze on excise duty for spirits to relieve some of those pressures and to back the wider hospita…”

“7. What fiscal steps she is taking to help support the Scotch whisky industry.”

“I do recognise the achievements of the Labour Government. [Interruption.] Can I carry on, please? When the SNP Government took power in 2007, they promised to eradicate child poverty, but child poverty rates are just as bad today as they were then. The inequality gap has widened in other areas, too. The gap in positive…”

“I welcome this debate and thank the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for securing it. I am acutely aware that this debate is not just an opportunity for reflection on the past, but a chance to look forward. Over the past two decades, the Scottish Parliament has grown, matured and beco…”

“I will carry on, if the hon. Member does not mind, as I have nearly finished. As I said at the start, the success of devolution can be judged on two tests. The first is about its structure and principles. I am pleased to say that devolution is now woven into the fabric of our nation, an achievement of which my party is…”

“It is estimated that more than 70,000 households in Glasgow live in fuel poverty. The UK Government’s extension to the warm home discount will mean that many of those families receive money off their energy bills. Can the Secretary of State outline how people can access that support?”