Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Douglas Ross

Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hammond]

The Government’s view is that a unified rate of VAT across the United Kingdom is an important part of our single market of the United Kingdom, which is an essential economic good for the whole of this country.

[Douglas Ross (Moray) (Con)]

18. Economic growth in Moray will get a huge boost when the Moray growth deal is agreed. It has the support of businesses and communities throughout my area, and I back it 100%. Will the Chancellor meet me to discuss the Moray growth deal and the huge benefits that it will bring to my constituency?

[Mr Hammond]

We absolutely look forward to being able to make progress on the Moray growth deal, and I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend. I know that the Exchequer Secretary, who is dealing with this matter, would also be pleased to meet him.