Karl McCartney
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(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Order. There is now far too much noise. I am sure the House will want to hear Mr Karl MᶜCartney.
Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
7. What assessment his Department has made of the effect of policies announced in the autumn statement 2012 on Scotland.
Gemma Doyle (West Dunbartonshire) (Lab/Co-op)
11. What assessment he has made of the effect on Scotland of the autumn statement 2012 .
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Michael Moore)
Against a difficult economic backdrop, the autumn statement set out a range of measures to protect Scotland’s economy, to help equip Scottish businesses to compete in the global race and deliver growth, and to ensure that businesses and households in Scotland are treated fairly.
Karl MᶜCartney
Would my right hon. Friend confirm that one disastrous consequence of any hypothetical independent Scotland would be a disjointed transport system? Although my Lincoln constituency might benefit from more capacity on the east coast line, does the Minister agree that many people in Scotland would not be happy to see direct rail services on the line from London to Edinburgh and beyond curtailed in any way?
Michael Moore
My hon. Friend makes an important point about the importance of keeping Scotland within the United Kingdom, to the benefit not just of Scotland but of the whole United Kingdom.
Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 January.
The Prime Minister (Mr David Cameron)
This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this House I shall have further such meetings later today.
Karl MᶜCartney
May I wish you, Mr Speaker, the Prime Minister and the rest of the House a prosperous, positive and happy new year?
Does my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister agree that if public servants are having a 1% pay rise, it is only fair for those on benefits to be given the same increase?