Strengthening the Union 2023-02-22
2023-02-22
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Q1
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The MP inquired about steps to strengthen the Union.
What steps his Department is taking to strengthen the Union?
The Government's commitment to Scotland is best demonstrated by what we are doing on the ground. We are investing more than £2 billion to level up across Scotland and working with the Scottish Government to deliver growth deals and freeports in Scotland.
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Q2
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The MP inquired about the benefits of removing trade barriers for Scottish food and drink production, especially Scotch whisky and seafood.
What benefits will the removal of trade barriers have for Scotland?
The latest statistics on exports of Scotch whisky and salmon underline how much demand there is for these premium products. The UK Government have an ambitious programme of free trade negotiations that will include India and the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership.
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Q3
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The MP expressed concern about a proposed ban on whisky advertising potentially damaging local distilleries in Scotland and affecting employment.
Is it not crazy that the proposed ban on advertising is going to damage distilleries in our constituencies and could impair employment in rural parts of Scotland?
Yes, the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. This is just another example of how anti-business this Scottish Government are—the SNP and its coalition partners, the Greens.
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