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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Growth Deals

Wednesday 20 May 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • We have agreed a city or growth deal for each of Scotland's seven city regions.
  • We have also agreed, or are in the process of agreeing, growth deals for Ayrshire, Borderlands, Argyll and Bute, Falkirk, the Islands, and Moray.
  • I agree that as we recover from the pandemic, steps must be taken to protect livelihoods through a strong economy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs
Scotland
Context

The questioner is inquiring about the progress made by his department towards delivering growth deals for every region in Scotland. This follows previous discussions and agreements on economic development plans.

Question

What progress has been made on delivering growth deals for every region in Scotland?

Answer from Douglas Ross

We have agreed a city or growth deal for each of Scotland's seven city regions. We have also agreed, or are in the process of agreeing, growth deals for Ayrshire, Borderlands, Argyll and Bute, Falkirk, the Islands, and Moray. This means that every area of Scotland will have a city or growth deal.

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Q2 Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs
Economy Scotland Business & Trade
Context

Building on previous discussions, the questioner asks about the possibility of a nationwide growth deal based on free enterprise principles, leveraging new trade agreements, and adopting productivity gains from recent digital transitions.

Question

Thanking the hon. Friend for his reply, I ask if he agrees that we now need a growth deal for the whole United Kingdom based on free enterprise, an export boost from new free trade deals, and locking in some of the productivity gains made during this crisis for a transition to a more digital and cashless economy?

Answer from Douglas Ross

I agree that as we recover from the pandemic, steps must be taken to protect livelihoods through a strong economy. City and growth deals in Scotland and across the UK will play their part in ensuring job protection and funding for essential services.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner asked about specific elements like free enterprise principles, export boosts from new trade agreements, and digital transitions; however, these aspects were not directly addressed.

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