Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Mundell and Nigel Evans

Wednesday 19th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[David Mundell]

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend.

[Mr Nigel Evans]

The International Monetary Fund predicted dire consequences for the UK economy if we voted Brexit, yet it upgraded our growth yesterday, for the second time in three months, to 2%. Much of the confidence about the growth in the UK economy is deserved under the leadership of our Prime Minister. Does my right hon. Friend agree that when people look to buy British, as a quality marque “made in Scotland” is very important?

[David Mundell]

Yes.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Mundell and Nigel Evans

Wednesday 18th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[David Mundell]

The Prime Minister made it clear yesterday that her objective is to achieve the best possible access to the single market, with the minimum of barriers and tariffs. That will be to the benefit of Scottish agriculture. Scottish farmers see the opportunity that leaving the EU provides them, and I am sure that they will seize it and that we will be able to provide the environment in which they will succeed.

[Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley) (Con)]

3. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on recent changes to its taxation powers.