Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Imogen Walker and Ian Murray

Wednesday 4th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Ian Murray]

I think what the hon. Gentleman is tending to forget is that the winter fuel payment in Scotland is devolved. It was the SNP Scottish Government who decided to means-test it as well. If it was not for the £4.9 billion extra delivered by our Labour Chancellor at this Dispatch Box to end austerity, which the Scottish Government will spend today, they would not be able to make any decisions whatsoever.

[Imogen Walker (Hamilton and Clyde Valley) (Lab)]

4. What steps he is taking to support the regeneration of Scottish town centres.