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Growth Deals

Wednesday 1 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • John Stevenson asked about the Borderlands initiative and its progress.
  • The Minister committed to doing everything possible at both UK and Scottish parliamentary levels to ensure quick progress.
  • The Minister mentioned making good progress, including considering individual projects like the dairy innovation centre.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Stevenson Con Carlisle
Transport Scotland Local Government
Context

Five deals are fully agreed and four are agreed in principle, with discussions ongoing for the final two.

Question

The Borderlands initiative is considered a success but requires timely decisions from all involved. Will the Minister commit to doing everything at UK level and Scottish parliamentary level, particularly with regard to the Treasury, to ensure quick and effective progress of the Borderlands initiative?

Answer from Iain Stewart (Minister for Scotland)

Yes, absolutely. My hon. Friend has been an excellent champion of the Borderlands deal. We are making good progress, including considering individual projects such as the dairy innovation centre. We hope to agree the terms of a full deal later this year. I am also meeting the Campaign for Borders Rail team later this month to discuss that project and would welcome his thoughts on it.

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