Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andy Carter and John Stevenson

Wednesday 16th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[Andy Carter (Warrington South) (Con)]

1. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of growth deals on the Scottish economy.

[John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)]

11. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of growth deals on the Scottish economy.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Iain Stewart)]

All parts of Scotland have a growth deal in implementation or negotiation, with the UK Government committing more than £1.5 billion. These agreements are stimulating local economies to build back better after the pandemic, delivering thousands of jobs across Scotland and enriching communities.