Commons Sense

Hansard-based summaries and metrics

Government Industrial Strategy Scotland 2024-10-30

2024-10-30

View full transcript on Parliament.uk -->
TAGS
Response quality

Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Kirsteen Sullivan Lab Co-op
Bathgate and Linlithgow
▸ Context
The current crisis inherited from the previous government is industrial as well, affecting both fiscal stability and business growth.
What discussions have you had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the Government's new industrial strategy on workers and businesses in Scotland?
Ian Murray
Our industrial strategy will deliver certainty and stability for businesses to invest in high-growth sectors, driving long-term sustainable economic growth. Well-paid jobs are at the heart of our modern industrial strategy which is complemented by a plan to make work pay. Our strategy is clear: we are pro-business and pro-worker.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The specific discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade were not addressed.
Response accuracy
Q2 Direct Answer
Kirsteen Sullivan Lab Co-op
Bathgate and Linlithgow
▸ Context
The new industrial strategy identifies creative industries as a key sector, with Bathgate and Linlithgow hosting important productions like 'Outlander' and the Pyramids studios.
What steps are the Government taking to support investment in the creative industries in my constituency?
Ian Murray
The independent film tax credit announced earlier this week is a key measure for supporting the creative industries. Eligible productions must have a UK writer or director, and GB Energy has been set up with legislation passed to facilitate these opportunities.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Response accuracy
Q3 Partial Answer
David Mundell Con
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
▸ Context
The SNP Scottish Government blocks new nuclear developments, impacting job opportunities.
Does the Secretary of State share my anger and disappointment that the SNP continues to block new nuclear developments? What can he do through the industrial strategy to ensure we take advantage of decommissioning and supply chain opportunities?
Ian Murray
This Government backs our industry, including nuclear energy in the future energy mix. The GB Energy has been established with relevant legislation passed, despite SNP's opposition.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The question about decommissioning and supply chain opportunities was not fully addressed.
Response accuracy