(12 years, 8 months ago)
Commons ChamberI am afraid that I am not going to accept any lectures on economics from the hon. Lady. She is offering pensioners in Scotland the prospect of breaking up the United Kingdom, with no certainty as to where pension funding would come from.
6. What assessment his Department has made of the implications for the currency used in Scotland of a vote in favour of independence for Scotland.
(14 years ago)
Commons ChamberAs the hon. Gentleman will appreciate, most of the responsibilities in respect of the 2014 Commonwealth games are devolved and rest with the organising committee. I have already met the leader of Glasgow city council and assured him that the UK Government will do everything that we can to support a successful games.
8. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on measures to promote economic growth in Scotland.