Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Blackman Excerpts
Wednesday 27th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I am awaiting your decision, Mr Speaker, on which motions will be selected this afternoon.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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From my right hon. Friend’s discussions with the Scottish Government, can he tell us what preparations they have made for a smooth exit from the EU and to take advantage of the benefits that will apply to Scotland?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I would commend the Scottish Government for their actions in relation to preparing for a no-deal outcome in the imminent future—that these preparations were being made was acknowledged by Mike Russell, their own Minister, in a TV interview at the weekend. The Governments are capable of working on that basis. That said, in response to the point of my hon. Friend’s question, no, the Scottish Government have not embraced Brexit or the opportunities it could bring to Scotland.