Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Stephenson Excerpts

Wednesday 6th July 2016 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

2. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the outcome of the EU referendum.

[Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)]

3. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the effect of the outcome of the EU referendum on Scotland.

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[The Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell)]

Since the outcome of the EU referendum, both the Prime Minister and I have had discussions with Scottish Government Ministers, and we will continue to do so over the coming weeks and months. As the Prime Minister has made clear, we will fully involve the Scottish Government and other devolved Administrations as we prepare for negotiations with the European Union.

[Andrew Stephenson]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that we should respect the outcome of the democratic process, even if some do not agree with the result?

[David Mundell]

I am clear that the majority of people across the United Kingdom voted for the UK to leave the European Union, and that decision must be implemented. In doing so, we must secure the best possible deal for Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom.