Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kirsty McNeill and Richard Foord

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Kirsty McNeill]

The hon. Gentleman might not be aware that unemployment actually came down in Scotland this week. We promised that there would be no return to austerity, and workers’ payslips across Scotland were indeed protected in the Budget. More than half of employees will see either a cut or no change in their national insurance bill. The smallest businesses and charities are protected, and our decision to increase employer national insurance will raise more than £25 billion to help to rebuild Britain.

[Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (LD)]

5. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on support for the green energy sector in Scotland.