House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Economic Support: Covid-19

Wednesday 11 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

John Howell asked the Minister about discussions with the Chancellor regarding economic support for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
David Mundell asked the Minister how the Government can provide economic support to the Scotch whisky industry in Scotland, specifically mentioning the US tariffs dispute.
The Minister's responses did not directly address the questions posed by John Howell and David Mundell, instead referencing a withdrawn transport-related question.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Howell Con

Economy Scotland

Context

During a period of economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Howell asked about discussions with the Chancellor regarding financial aid for Scottish enterprises.

Question

What discussions has he had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic support available for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak?

Answer from Alister Jack

Am I answering David Mundell's question?

Not addressed: Discussions on economic support for Scottish businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak

How: Changing The Subject

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Q2 David Mundell Con Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Scotland Business & Trade

Context

During the pandemic, there has been a need to address economic challenges faced by Scottish businesses, particularly the Scotch whisky sector. The US tariffs on whisky have caused significant issues.

Question

There are many different ways that the Government can provide economic support to Scottish businesses during covid-19. For the Scotch whisky industry, the biggest help in retaining jobs and supporting its businesses would be for the Government to resolve the US tariffs dispute rather than escalate it by applying further retaliatory tariffs. Can my right hon. Friend update the House on progress on this vital issue for Scottish businesses and jobs?