Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"The hon. Lady is giving a typically bitter speech around the role of the UK Government into Scotland. Does she not accept that the UK Government and the Scottish Government have worked very closely together on the growth deals and city deals in Scotland? They are very good examples of …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"In the short time available to me, I want to focus on the aspects most relevant to Scotland. This Bill is about protecting those who work or do business across the four nations of our United Kingdom. That single internal UK market has served us well for centuries, creating a …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"I am grateful for that point and completely agree with my hon. Friend. The Bill not only protects jobs but strengthens the bonds of the Union that ties the United Kingdom together. As well as remembering the history, we must understand what devolution is in the United Kingdom. It is …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"I absolutely will support the Bill with enthusiasm. It protects the 500,000 jobs in Scotland that my hon. Friend the Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) mentioned earlier. This is about protecting the Union, and we should not forget that this Parliament is sovereign and a protector of the rule of …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2020
Covid-19 Update
"I very much welcome the statement from the Prime Minister, but he will be aware that my constituents will not get the benefit of the measures announced today, as the First Minister of Scotland is delaying Scotland’s release from lockdown. Does the Prime Minister agree that the First Minister should …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 30th April 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps they are taking to work with the devolved administrations to combat the covid-19 outbreak.
Answered by Chloe Smith
I refer the Hon Member to the statement given by my Rt Hon Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 28 April 2020.
Written Question
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure timely responses by Departments to Freedom of Information requests during the covid-19 outbreak.
Answered by Chloe Smith
It is important that Departments continue to respond to requests for access to information during this period as a key means of supporting transparency. We recognise that Departments face a range of pressures, and in some cases may not have access to the information requested. The Cabinet Office continues to provide advice to support delivery, in line with guidance issued by the Information Commissioner.
Written Question
Monday 27th April 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to support the civil service to work securely and safely at home during the covid-19 outbreak.
Answered by Chloe Smith
Where possible civil servants are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis. Departments have been issued with working from home guidance as well as a practical working from home toolkit. This includes information on the safe and secure use of technology and data as well as advice on wellbeing, mental health and staying connected. Departments are creating their own guidance packages specific to their employees and are encouraging employees, their line managers and teams to have regular conversations during this period.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the new ministerial team to the Scotland Office. In Scotland, education standards are falling and the NHS is failing patients with missed waiting-time targets. Does the Secretary of State share my embarrassment that the First Minister of Scotland, rather than sorting out these important issues, is obsessing with …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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