Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Dave Doogan Excerpts
Tuesday 4th March 2025

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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The Minister gives a very good answer to a non-question.

Dave Doogan Portrait Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens) (SNP)
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We can listen to the braying of Labour MPs from Scotland or we can look at the fact that the Scottish economy grew 12% more than the UK economy in 2024. That is because of the SNP Scottish Government’s forensic focus on making Scotland the most attractive place in the UK for foreign direct investment year after year, having a progressive taxation system, rewarding our public sector workers properly and investing in our communities. What difference does the Minister think agricultural property relief and business property relief will have on the Scottish economy—positive or negative?

Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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Of course, when we make changes to taxes, even when that it is difficult, that results in additional funding for the hon. Member and his colleagues to spend. I am sure he is grateful that we have given a record-breaking increase in investment to the Scottish Government.

Dave Doogan Portrait Dave Doogan
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I’m grateful for nothing!

Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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He may be grateful for nothing, and he may be agitating in his place. I suggest that he goes back to the people of Scotland and explains his party’s record in government.