The hon. Gentleman makes valid points, and I am sure they will all form part of the one-year consultation that is ongoing.

My hon.

As members of the ministerial covenant and veterans board, the Secretary of State for Defence and I have worked closely together and with

I am pleased to see the hon.

There are those in this House who would, of course, like Scotland to have a border with England, but that is not true of this Government,

I am disappointed to hear what the hon. Gentleman has said, and yes of course I will.

I am sure that my colleagues in the Cabinet with the relevant responsibilities will have heard my right hon. Friend’s plea.

In relation to Scotland, the immigration White Paper is a one-year consultation and businesses such as those referenced by my hon.

My hon. Friend will be aware that housing is a devolved area and the responsibility of the Scottish Government.

I have regular discussions with Scottish Government ministers on a wide range of issues that are important to Scotland’s economic perform