Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2020
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
"Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am going to take an intervention—don’t you worry—but I want to conclude this important point about the completely unacceptable behaviour towards our neighbours, friends and family members trying to cross the border between Scotland and England, coming into my constituency to work, …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2020
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
"I look forward to hearing from the hon. Member that she will condemn that type of behaviour...."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2020
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
"The fact that the hon. Lady refused to condemn that behaviour on the border speaks for itself. Similarly, the delay from the First Minister of Scotland to condemn that behaviour also caused great concern, not just in my constituency but across Scotland. That is not the Scotland I represent, and …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2020
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
"I am grateful for that point. As the Minister described so well, in these times of crisis, as a nation—every part of the nation, whether it be Wales or Scotland or England—we should be coming together to tackle those challenges, not having foul-mouthed nationalist protesters standing at the borders shouting …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2020
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
"I am grateful for that important point, which is a useful reminder of the important role that our armed forces have played in tackling this pandemic. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for reminding the House of that.
I am not entirely sure why SNP Members claim to support …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 11th June 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent comparative assessment he has made of the competitiveness of NS&I and high street bank savings product interest rates.
Answered by John Glen
NS&I has a core remit to deliver cost-effective financing for government. In effect, customers’ deposits with NS&I are a form of government borrowing, and the rates that NS&I offer impact the cost to government of this borrowing. Rates on NS&I products are kept under review and set in accordance with its operating framework to balance the interests of savers; taxpayers; and the broader financial services sector.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Jun 2020
Future Relationship with the EU
"The Minister will understand that many of Scotland’s fishermen voted to leave the European Union to retake control of our fishing waters, so can she assure me that the UK will not compromise on our fishing rights and that the EU will need to accept that the UK will become …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 22nd May 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment he has made of the level of financial support for workers provided by (a) the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and (b) governments in other countries that are similarly affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
On 12 May, the Chancellor announced an extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until the end of October. The scheme has been extended in full until the end of July, with changes concerning part-time working and employer contributions from August. The Government will keep all policies under review, and monitors the economic support packages for workers implemented by other governments around the world. Several other countries (such as Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada) have announced similar measures.
Written Question
Friday 1st May 2020
Asked by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of people in the Scottish Borders who have been furloughed as part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Applications for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) opened on Monday 20th April. As of Thursday 23rd April HMRC had received about 512,000 claims with a total value of around £4.5bn.
This is a new scheme and HMRC are currently working through the analysis they will be able to provide based on the data available. HMRC will make the timescales for publication and the types of data available in due course.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 27 Apr 2020
The Economy
"I congratulate the Chancellor and his team at the Treasury on everything they are doing to support the country through this very challenging time. On Scotland and the Barnett consequentials, how much extra funding has flowed to Scotland as a consequence of his announcement, particularly the business support? How much …..."John Lamont - View Speech
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