Covid-19 Economic Support 2020-07-07
2020-07-07
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Context
The economic impact of coronavirus has not been distributed evenly across the UK economy, and the Scottish Government have limited borrowing powers to stimulate demand.
Will the Chancellor bring forward the review of the fiscal framework, lift the caps on borrowing and give the Scottish Government the tools that they need to invest in Scotland's future?
My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury is in constant dialogue with his counterpart, the Finance Minister in Scotland, on these issues, but the people of Scotland are able to benefit from the strong measures that we put in place for the entire United Kingdom.
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Assessment & feedback
The Chancellor did not address the specific request regarding lifting borrowing caps and reviewing fiscal frameworks.
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