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Departure from the EU: Impact on Scotland

Wednesday 6 March 2024 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK Government are working to maximize opportunities following the UK's departure from the EU.
  • Scotland's exports have increased by 13% since leaving the EU.
  • The UK completed fisheries negotiations with the Faroe Islands, resulting in 2,200 tonnes of fishing quota for the Scottish fleet.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Blackford SNP
Scotland Brexit
Context

Following the UK's departure from the EU, there is concern about the impact on Scotland's economy and industries.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the impact of the UK's departure from the EU on Scotland? Has the government recognized the negative effects?

Answer from Alister Jack

The UK Government are working tirelessly to maximise opportunities following our departure from the European Union. Scotland continues to punch above its weight, both in exports of goods and services and in foreign direct investment, and I am delighted to be able to say that trade is now well above pre-Brexit levels.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Negative impacts on Scotland's economy and industries were not addressed. Instead, positive outcomes were highlighted.

How: Highlighting Positives

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Q2 Ian Blackford SNP
Scotland Brexit
Context

The Scottish salmon industry has suffered an additional £12 million in costs due to Brexit red tape, affecting exports and access to vital workers.

Question

Scotland has been hammered by Westminster's imposition of a hard Brexit. The salmon industry alone suffers from £12 million in extra costs due to red tape. Has the Secretary of State considered the negative impacts on Scotland's economy and industries?

Answer from Alister Jack

Our departure from the EU has allowed us to forge new relationships. As a result, Scotland's exports are performing well—they are up by 13%.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Negative impacts on the Scottish salmon industry and broader economy were not addressed. Instead, positive trade statistics were mentioned.

How: Highlighting Positives

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Q3 David Duguid Con
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

Fisheries negotiations have resulted in a fishing quota of 2,200 tonnes for the Scottish fleet. The UK's independent status allows stronger negotiation power.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the completion of fisheries negotiations with the Faroe Islands, resulting in 2,200 tonnes of fishing quota mostly for the Scottish fleet? Since becoming an independent coastal state, does he agree that the Scottish fleet now has a stronger voice in these annual negotiations?

Answer from Alister Jack

My hon. Friend is a great champion of the fishing industry, and I completely agree with him.

Not addressed: The specific achievements of fisheries negotiations were not addressed. Instead, personal praise was given to the hon. Member.

How: Personal Commendation

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