Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal
2026-06-10
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Q1
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The question follows a recent approval of a deal reset by the UK and Scottish Governments aimed at making the financial profile more deliverable and affordable.
What steps he is taking with the Scottish Government to support the delivery of the borderlands inclusive growth deal. The UK and Scottish Governments approved a deal reset in March, confirming a more deliverable and affordable financial profile which will boost key projects such as Chapelcross development and mountain bike innovation centre in Innerleithen.
This Government remain committed to the successful delivery of the borderlands inclusive growth deal. In March, the UK and Scottish Governments approved a deal reset which confirmed a more deliverable and affordable financial profile. The reset will boost the delivery of key projects such as the Chapelcross development and the mountain bike innovation centre in Innerleithen.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not provide specific steps or concrete actions being taken to support the deal's delivery beyond a general commitment.
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Q2
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The question addresses the need to ensure sustained progress on the borderlands growth deal and seeks a meeting with the Secretary of State.
May I wish you a very happy birthday, Mr Speaker? Members on both sides of the border and both sides of the Chamber believe that the deal has the potential to be transformative for our region. What steps are being taken to ensure that progress on the deal is maintained, and will the Secretary of State meet me, and my colleagues on both sides of the border, to discuss the reset?
I apologise unreservedly for the unforgivable oversight of not beginning my contributions by wishing you a happy birthday, Mr Speaker. The borderlands growth deal is driving growth, which is why the UK and Scottish Governments have approved a strategic reset. I assure my hon. Friend that we will endeavour to take forward the work as described.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not provide specific steps or concrete actions being taken to maintain progress on the deal beyond a general commitment and assurance of taking forward the work.
Response accuracy