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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement her Department has had with the Scottish Youth Parliament on the proposed under-16s social media ban.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement her Department has had with the Scottish Youth Parliament on the proposed under-16s social media ban.
We are committed to hearing from voices across the United Kingdom, and our consultation heard from over 116,000 people, including nearly 6,000 young people. This included direct engagement with children, young people and parents - including a visit to Citadel Youth Centre in Edinburgh and working with Scottish youth representative bodies to reach seldom-heard voices.
We will continue this engagement as we prepare for the restrictions so that young people understand what is changing and why, parents feel supported and informed, and the trusted adults and organisations who work with young people every day can share clear and accurate information.
Young people make a hugely positive contribution to our communities, but for months, sadly, we have seen physical assaults and antisocial behaviour at Dunfermline bus station, perpetrated by a small minority of young offenders. Innocent citizens, both young and old, have been badly hurt, and many are afraid to use the bus station at night. Although justice is devolved, the local Member of the Scottish Parliament has not said a word about the matter. Does the Minister agree that the behaviour of this minority does not represent Scotland’s young people, and will she do everything she can to force the SNP Scottish Government to do more to protect local people? What steps can the UK Government take to support the vast majority of young people who are making positive choices and deserve hope, opportunity and a bright future?
Young people make a hugely positive contribution to our communities, but for months, sadly, we have seen physical assaults and antisocial behaviour at Dunfermline bus station, perpetrated by a small minority of young offenders. Innocent citizens, both young and old, have been badly hurt, and many are afraid to use the bus station at night. Although justice is devolved, the local Member of the Scottish Parliament has not said a word about the matter. Does the Minister agree that the behaviour of this minority does not represent Scotland’s young people, and will she do everything she can to force the SNP Scottish Government to do more to protect local people? What steps can the UK Government take to support the vast majority of young people who are making positive choices and deserve hope, opportunity and a bright future?
There is simply no excuse for this kind of senseless violence and antisocial behaviour, and I am very saddened to hear about the impact that it has had on my hon. Friend’s constituents. I agree that the vast majority of young people want to improve their lives and contribute to their communities. This Government have committed more than £1.5 billion to support nearly 1 million young people and create up to 50,000 opportunities for them to earn and learn throughout Great Britain.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on supporting young people.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on supporting young people.
Too many young people are spending their early years of adulthood out of work or education. The youth guarantee is our commitment to ensuring that every young person across Great Britain can access support in order to earn or learn. Last month we launched the youth jobs grant, which will provide a £3,000 incentive for employers to recruit eligible young people aged 18 to 24 who have been on universal credit for six months.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 on the Scottish Rally Championship.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 on the Scottish Rally Championship.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 establishes a tiered approach to requirements, with those responsible for premises and events in scope required to fulfil different requirements according to the number of individuals it is reasonable to expect may be present at the premises or event at the same time. The requirements are intended to be proportionate and relevant to the premises and events in scope. The responsible person must ensure that the procedures or measures in place are appropriate and reasonably practicable.
The ‘standard tier’ comprises of smaller premises where 200 – 799 individuals may be present.
The ‘enhanced tier’ refers to larger premises and qualifying events where 800 or more individuals may be present.
The Act’s Impact Assessment was undertaken in 2024 to assess costs to premises and events in scope. It estimated that over a 10-year period the cost to standard tier premises is £330 per year, and £5,210 per year to enhanced tier premises. This cost will vary by the type and size of premises and events, who will need to determine what is appropriate and reasonably practicable in terms of required procedures and measures, for their individual circumstances.
The Government is putting a place a robust monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the Act’s effectiveness following implementation.
Whilst those that fall within scope of the Act may wish to begin considering the requirements, they should note that there will be no legal requirement to comply until the legislation comes into force.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with organisers of the Scottish Rally Championship regarding the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with organisers of the Scottish Rally Championship regarding the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 establishes a tiered approach to requirements, with those responsible for premises and events in scope required to fulfil different requirements according to the number of individuals it is reasonable to expect may be present at the premises or event at the same time. The requirements are intended to be proportionate and relevant to the premises and events in scope. The responsible person must ensure that the procedures or measures in place are appropriate and reasonably practicable.
The ‘standard tier’ comprises of smaller premises where 200 – 799 individuals may be present.
The ‘enhanced tier’ refers to larger premises and qualifying events where 800 or more individuals may be present.
The Act’s Impact Assessment was undertaken in 2024 to assess costs to premises and events in scope. It estimated that over a 10-year period the cost to standard tier premises is £330 per year, and £5,210 per year to enhanced tier premises. This cost will vary by the type and size of premises and events, who will need to determine what is appropriate and reasonably practicable in terms of required procedures and measures, for their individual circumstances.
The Government is putting a place a robust monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the Act’s effectiveness following implementation.
Whilst those that fall within scope of the Act may wish to begin considering the requirements, they should note that there will be no legal requirement to comply until the legislation comes into force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the National Energy System Operator has considered the potential for new nuclear development in Scotland as part of its Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the National Energy System Operator has considered the potential for new nuclear development in Scotland as part of its Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.
The National Energy System Operator has been commissioned by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments to produce the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) on a three-yearly basis. As per Scottish Government policy, the first SSEP will not be able to consider the potential for new nuclear in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last held discussions with Scottish Ministers on Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last held discussions with Scottish Ministers on Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.
On 12 March 2026, as part of the Scotland Defence Growth Deal, we announced our stated ambition to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, aligned to support the defence clusters in the East and West of Scotland. This was contingent on the Scottish Government providing match-funding for our £10 million investment.
On the same day, together with the Secretary of State for Scotland, I wrote to Scottish Government ministers seeking this commitment. We are still awaiting their response.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on improving relations between Scotland and the EU.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on improving relations between Scotland and the EU.
Does the Minister agree one reason we need to see lower energy bills in Scotland—and that has been blocked—is the SNP’s ideological objection to nuclear power? I recently received a written answer from the Minister for Energy regarding a study by GB Energy to assess Scotland’s full potential for nuclear power. Will the Minister work with his colleagues to ensure that that analysis is published as quickly as possible so that the people of Scotland can see exactly how much we are missing out on thanks to the SNP’s ideological objection to nuclear power, and how much people are suffering as a result?
Does the Minister agree one reason we need to see lower energy bills in Scotland—and that has been blocked—is the SNP’s ideological objection to nuclear power? I recently received a written answer from the Minister for Energy regarding a study by GB Energy to assess Scotland’s full potential for nuclear power. Will the Minister work with his colleagues to ensure that that analysis is published as quickly as possible so that the people of Scotland can see exactly how much we are missing out on thanks to the SNP’s ideological objection to nuclear power, and how much people are suffering as a result?
My hon. Friend makes a crucial point. I know that he is an advocate for nuclear in Scotland, as am I. We are missing out on the opportunities of nuclear, and it is a disgrace that 1,300 Scottish nuclear workers have to move south every week just to get employment in the nuclear industry. I hope that the Scottish National party reverses its ideological ban on nuclear power as soon as possible.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment he has made of the potential of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston to host new nuclear power.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment he has made of the potential of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston to host new nuclear power.
In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-N's study will conclude shortly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston hosting new nuclear.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (i) Torness and (ii) Hunterston hosting new nuclear.
In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-N's study will conclude shortly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment carried out on the future potential of existing nuclear power sites in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will publish the most recent assessment carried out on the future potential of existing nuclear power sites in Scotland.
In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston. GBE-N's study will conclude shortly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he last carried out an assessment of the future potential of nuclear power sites in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he last carried out an assessment of the future potential of nuclear power sites in Scotland.
In autumn 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations, such as Torness and Hunterston.
The Government is committed to new nuclear including the potential of sites in Scotland, however we recognise the current Scottish Government's block on this at present.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department has held recent discussions with the Scottish Government on a Section 104 order to bring relevant components of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 into force.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department has held recent discussions with the Scottish Government on a Section 104 order to bring relevant components of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 into force.
Scotland Office and Scottish Government officials meet regularly to discuss Scotland Act Orders. My officials have engaged Scottish Government officials to discuss a proposed Section 104 order under the Scotland Act 1998 in consequence of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 and will continue to liaise with their counterparts on the matter.
Motion that this House has considered St Andrew's Day and Scottish Affairs. Agreed to on question.
Motion that this House has considered St Andrew's Day and Scottish Affairs. Agreed to on question.
Last week, I spoke with trade unions in Scotland. They argue that the ideological ban on nuclear power is costing young people career opportunities for well-paid and long-term jobs. In my constituency, an SNP councillor is spreading misinformation and arguing against highly skilled nuclear jobs in the safe dismantlement of nuclear subs at Rosyth. Does the Secretary of State agree that that pervasive misinformed approach is holding our country back, and will he urge the First Minister to distance himself from the comments of that councillor and welcome those jobs in Rosyth?
Last week, I spoke with trade unions in Scotland. They argue that the ideological ban on nuclear power is costing young people career opportunities for well-paid and long-term jobs. In my constituency, an SNP councillor is spreading misinformation and arguing against highly skilled nuclear jobs in the safe dismantlement of nuclear subs at Rosyth. Does the Secretary of State agree that that pervasive misinformed approach is holding our country back, and will he urge the First Minister to distance himself from the comments of that councillor and welcome those jobs in Rosyth?
Of course I condemn such misinformation. The reality is that the Government are investing £340 million in the Rosyth dockyard. I was in Fife on Monday and met with Fife College, Fife chamber of commerce, Babcock, and Navantia UK from down the coast. Huge investment is going in but, alas, the Scottish Government seem resistant to harnessing the potential of defence growth deals to secure new opportunities, not least for apprentices in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on tackling social media interventions by foreign actors spreading misinformation on Scotland's constitutional position.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on tackling social media interventions by foreign actors spreading misinformation on Scotland's constitutional position.
As you will be aware, I speak regularly with the Deputy First Minister, and my officials frequently engage with their Scottish Government counterparts. National security is the responsibility of the UK Government and protecting our democracy is one of our highest priorities. It is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect the UK against foreign interference. The Home Office’s taskforce to protect the democratic integrity, called the Defending Democracy Taskforce, was set up to tackle threats facing our democracy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to discuss social media intervention by foreign actors seeking to spread misinformation on Scotland's constitutional position.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to discuss social media intervention by foreign actors seeking to spread misinformation on Scotland's constitutional position.
I have not recently met with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to discuss these matters. However, the Home Office’s taskforce to protect the democratic integrity, called the Defending Democracy Taskforce, was set up to tackle threats facing our entire democracy - including, but not limited to, election security. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to deter, detect, and disrupt modern-day state threats.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to help tackle social media intervention by foreign states seeking to influence the debate on Scotland's constitutional status.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to help tackle social media intervention by foreign states seeking to influence the debate on Scotland's constitutional status.
Protecting our democracy is one of the Government’s highest priorities. The Defending Democracy Taskforce was set up to tackle threats including, but not limited to, election security. It is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect the UK against foreign interference. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to deter, detect, and disrupt modern-day state threats.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of amending regulations on international satellites on (a) Scottish rural communities and (b) digital resilience.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of amending regulations on international satellites on (a) Scottish rural communities and (b) digital resilience.
In preparation for WRC-2027, Government officials are working with Ofcom and spectrum users to develop UK positions that reflect our national priorities, including enhancing rural connectivity, ensuring a resilient telecommunications sector, and supporting an international spectrum framework that enables the UK space and advanced connectivity technologies industries to thrive globally.
DSIT Officials also engage with Ofcom on spectrum regulatory issues under discussion at the ITU, including Equivalent Power Flux Density limits, to help shape outcomes that align with the UK’s strategic interests.