Economic Support Covid-19
2020-11-11
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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.
What discussions has he had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the economic support available for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak?
Am I answering David Mundell's question?
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Discussions on economic support for Scottish businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak
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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.
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?
From memory, question 16—it has been withdrawn altogether from the papers I was given this morning—was about transport, and I will say on that—
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Progress on resolving US tariffs dispute for Scotch whisky industry
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