Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Colin Clark Excerpts
Wednesday 25th October 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I seem to remember that Professor Joe Stiglizt supported independence for Scotland, but the people of Scotland knew a bit more than the professor and decided to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom.

Colin Clark Portrait Colin Clark (Gordon) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend has been crystal clear that Brexit offers opportunities and powers. The SNP talks down Scotland, and specifically Aberdeenshire, the city that has managed to recover from the oil downturn. Why cannot it recognise that the new powers and EU withdrawal offers opportunities to Scotland, specifically to Aberdeenshire?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I am disappointed that the SNP is here in Westminster adopting this sort of pantomime approach to the very important issue of powers rather than engaging in a constructive way. Fortunately, it appears that the Scottish Government are adopting a more responsible approach, which is why there are substantial discussions between the UK and Scottish Governments.