EU Exit Scottish Economy 2020-09-09
2020-09-09
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Q1
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The question arises from the ongoing negotiations between the UK and the EU regarding a future trade partnership, with concerns about the Scottish economy if no agreement is reached by the end of the transition period.
What steps his Department is taking to assess the effect on the Scottish economy in the event that the UK does not reach a deal with the EU by the end of the transition period?
We left the EU on 31 January, and negotiations for a future trade partnership are ongoing. Over time, the economic benefits of departing from EU law will clearly offset any short-run and often hypothetical problems, and those benefits will be felt both in Scotland and across the UK.
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Assessment & feedback
The MP asked about specific steps to assess the impact on the Scottish economy if no deal is reached, but the answer provides general comments on EU negotiations without addressing the specifics of the economic assessment.
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Q2
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The Northern Ireland Secretary admitted that the Internal Market Bill would break international law, raising concerns about trustworthiness in trade negotiations. This admission may affect future deals and could have an impact on the Scottish economy.
Yesterday's admission by the Northern Ireland Secretary that the Internal Market Bill would be breaking international law will make many countries question the trustworthiness of the UK's trade negotiations and the reliability of any deals. What impact does this Minister think that will have on the Scottish economy?
I simply point the hon. Gentleman to the development today that will help the UK join the trans-Pacific trade partnership, which will benefit companies in Scotland and across the whole UK.
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Assessment & feedback
The MP asked about the impact of breaking international law on Scottish economy but received information unrelated to the question - joining a trans-Pacific trade partnership.
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