Scotland’s Fiscal Framework Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Scotland’s Fiscal Framework

Margaret Ferrier Excerpts
Wednesday 24th February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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In respect of the first two questions, I expect that to be March. I hope Royal Assent will be achievable in March but it may be April. I am also respectful of the Scottish Parliament process and the need for a legislative consent motion.

Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
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I thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. I note that he mentions the UK Government holding population risks. Will he concede that the limited powers available to the Scottish Government do not allow for population growth? Will he now listen to calls for a Scottish post-study work scheme?