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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Economic Growth

Wednesday 4 September 2024 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Stephen Gethins asked the Minister about discussions with the Scottish Government to promote economic growth in Scotland.
  • The Minister stated that resetting the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments is crucial for economic growth.
  • Rachel Taylor asked the Secretary of State about recognizing the legacy of Sir Andy Murray in Scotland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Gethins SNP Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Economy Scotland
Context

The Scottish Government has been working on promoting economic growth. The MP wants to know about discussions between the UK government and the Scottish Government.

Question

What discussions have you had with the Scottish Government on steps to help promote economic growth in Scotland?

Answer from Ian Murray

I am committed to working with the Scottish Government and have already met the Deputy First Minister four times in eight weeks. Resetting the relationship between Scotland's two Governments is crucial to driving economic growth. Just last week, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer was in Glasgow and met the First Minister. The Prime Minister has made resetting the relationship a key part of his new way of working in government.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific steps or commitments for promoting economic growth, only mentioned meetings took place.

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Q2 Stephen Gethins SNP Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Economy Scotland
Context

The SNP believes that decisions made at Westminster have a significant impact on the Scottish economy. The MP asks about the stance on being outside customs union and single market.

Question

Does he agree with the SNP that being outside the customs union and the single market is bad for growth in the Scottish economy, or does he agree with the Conservatives and their Reform party colleagues that it has been good?

Answer from Ian Murray

The hon. Gentleman is taking no responsibility for the decisions that his party makes in the Scottish Government. We saw that yesterday with them plugging the hole in their own public finances. The IFS has been clear that the decisions the Scottish Government have made have taken the tax take down in Scotland, despite being it being the highest taxed part of the country.

Not addressed: Did not answer whether being outside customs union and single market is good or bad for growth.

How: Blaming The Scottish Government For Their Decisions, Mentioning Ifs Report On Tax Take

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Q3 Rachel Taylor Lab North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Scotland Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Sport has played a significant role in economic growth, particularly focusing on the legacy of Sir Andy Murray.

Question

What steps will the Secretary of State take to ensure that the legacy of Sir Andy Murray is recognised in Scotland?

Answer from Ian Murray

I would like to announce to the House that Andy Murray and I are not related, despite the fact that we share the same physique [Laughter.] I assure the House that the Scotland Office and this Government will do all we can to ensure that the wonderful legacy of one of Britain's best sportspeople of all time is maintained.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific steps or commitments for recognising Andy Murray's legacy, only mentioned a general commitment.

How: Joking About Physical Resemblance

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