EU Exit Economic Growth 2025-12-09
2025-12-09
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Q1
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The SNP Member references the Office for Budget Responsibility's estimate that productivity will be 4% lower due to Brexit. He also mentions trade deals with the US and India, questioning the Labour party's analysis.
What assessment has she made of the potential impact of leaving the EU on economic growth? The OBR estimated a 4% drop in productivity, and alongside trade deals with the US and India, the Government is resetting its relationship with the EU. However, when will the Labour party release their analysis given that leaving the EU now costs an estimated £250 million per day?
The Office for Budget Responsibility has produced an independent analysis and confirmed that it believes 4% is the correct number, and the OBR continues to maintain that in its forecasts. The SNP’s plans for Scotland leaving the UK are criticized as being costly and disruptive.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific request for Labour's analysis release timeline was not addressed.
Criticizing The Snp
Referencing Obr
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Q2
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The Member asks about the Treasury’s assessment of the SNP’s plan to separate Scotland from its main market, the rest of the UK. He also thanks the Chancellor for additional funding for the Scottish budget.
Has the Treasury made any assessment of the SNP's plans to separate Scotland from the rest of the UK? This separation would disrupt trade accounting for 60% of Scotland’s economy. Additionally, I thank the Chancellor for the £820 million extra for the Scottish budget.
No direct answer provided. The Chancellor did not address the specific question but thanked the Member for their kind words about additional funding for the Scottish budget.
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There is no mention or assessment of SNP’s plans, instead focusing on the thank you note.
Acknowledging Thanks
No Direct Answer
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Q3
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The Member highlights the impact of Brexit on British businesses, mentioning red tape and a £90 billion hole in public finances. She asks about voting for a new UK-EU customs union to remove red tape.
British businesses are wrapped up in red tape due to the botched Brexit deal, costing an estimated £90 billion annually. With her stated mission of economic growth, will she and her Ministers vote with the Liberal Democrats this afternoon to get rid of that red tape and deliver on a new UK-EU customs union?
Since coming to office, we have reset our relationship with the EU and agreed on expansive changes including food and farming, electricity trading, youth mobility. Additionally, we secured the first trade deal with the US and are expanding opportunities in fast-growing economies like India.
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There is no commitment to voting for a customs union, instead highlighting other trade deals.
Highlighting Other Trade Deals
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