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Debate between Alister Jack and Julie Elliott
Wednesday 28th June 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Business does not like uncertainty, and the constant harping on about independence is causing uncertainty among business. The devolved Administration in Scotland should focus on the things that they were set up to do: education standards, the health service, drug deaths and getting some ferries rather than trying to create the island clearances.

Julie Elliott Portrait Julie Elliott (Sunderland Central) (Lab)
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2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Scotland.