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Debate between Alister Jack and Stephen Kinnock
Wednesday 2nd February 2022

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Kinnock Portrait Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab)
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3. What recent steps his Department has taken to help strengthen the Union.

Alister Jack Portrait The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Alister Jack)
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This Government are committed to upholding and strengthening the United Kingdom. My Department works closely with our partners across Government and with Scottish stakeholders. This Government are delivering record investment in Scotland and are ensuring that the many benefits of the Union are shared across the United Kingdom.

Stephen Kinnock Portrait Stephen Kinnock
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The Leader of the House recently described the leader of the Scottish Conservatives as “a lightweight figure”. Does the Secretary of State believe that that comment helped to strengthen the Union?