John Lamont MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Employers' Contributions: Retail TradeTreasuryTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15800More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department of the potential impact of changes to employer national insurance contributions on Scotland’s retail sector.
Answer: A Tax Information and Impact Note that covers the employer NICs changes was published by HMRC on 13 November. The Government has protected the smallest businesses from the impact of the increase to Employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment ...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions his officials have had with Scottish Borders Council on funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.
Answer: My officials have had discussions with the Scottish Borders Council and with officials from both the Department for Transport and the Scottish Government on the funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.The Department for T...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on funding of the feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway.
Answer: Officials from my department remain in discussion on this matter with counterparts in the Department for Transport. The Department for Transport will continue to work with the Scotland Office, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Borders Council on th...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBorders Railway LineScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has with the Scottish Government on funding of the feasibility study for the Borders Railway extension.
Answer: I have regular meetings with the Deputy First Minister, where we discuss local economic growth as one of the key missions of this Government.My officials have had discussions with the Scottish Borders Council and with officials from both the Department fo...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordScottish Seafood Industry Action GroupScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group will next meet.
Answer: The Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group last met under the previous Government, in March 2024. This government recognises the vital role these industries play in ensuring coastal communities and the wider Scottish economy thrive. Since taking up office...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordScottish Seafood Industry Action GroupScotland OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how often the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group has met since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group last met under the previous Government, in March 2024. This government recognises the vital role these industries play in ensuring coastal communities and the wider Scottish economy thrive. Since taking up office...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVisitor LevyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will commission an impact study on the potential impact of visitor levies on levels of inbound tourism.
Answer: The Chancellor continually keeps the tax system under review.
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Migration Advisory Committee on the potential merits of establishing a bespoke immigration route for Scotland.
Answer: The Government has no plans to devolve immigration policy or introduce a Scottish visa scheme. We are focussed on having an immigration system that works in the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government has not tasked the MAC to look at ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a bespoke immigration route for Scotland.
Answer: The Government has no plans to devolve immigration policy or introduce a Scottish visa scheme. We are focussed on having an immigration system that works in the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government has not tasked the MAC to look at ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ScotlandHome OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a bespoke immigration route for Scotland.
Answer: The Government has no plans to devolve immigration policy or introduce a Scottish visa scheme. We are focussed on having an immigration system that works in the interests of the whole of the United Kingdom.The Government has not tasked the MAC to look at ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Cost EffectivenessScotland OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he plans to (a) implement and (b) cancel efficiency savings budgeted for by the previous Government for (i) his Department and (ii) departmental arm's length bodies; and what plans he has for further suc
Answer: Decisions regarding budgets for this year were set in the last spending review and for future years will be a matter for the upcoming comprehensive spending review which my department is engaging in. The uncovering of £22bn of in-year hidden pressures has...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordScotland Office: Public ExpenditureScotland OfficeTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will provide a breakdown of underspend in (a) his Department and (b) departmental arm's length bodies in this (i) financial year and (ii) spending review.
Answer: A breakdown of the Department and its arm’s length bodies underspend in the current financial year and over the spending review are disclosed in the Department's Annual Report and Accounts:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-oag...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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