Scottish Independence and the Scottish Economy Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Scottish Independence and the Scottish Economy

Carol Monaghan Excerpts
Wednesday 2nd November 2022

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Jack of Courance Portrait Mr Jack
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If I can continue, the North sea transition deal is another thing that shows the UK Government working together with the offshore oil and gas industry to achieve a managed energy transition that leaves no one behind. The deal has the potential to support up to 40,000 jobs and generate up to £16 billion of investment by 2030. We are also supporting 1,700 Scottish jobs through the £3.7 billion Ministry of Defence shipbuilding programme on the Clyde. Those are just a few examples.

Carol Monaghan Portrait Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)
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Will the Secretary of State explain how he is working with the Scottish Government to tackle child poverty? The Scottish Government have the Scottish child payment of £25 a week. What more can he do to support children who are living in poverty just now because of the UK Government’s policies?