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Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Stephenson

Monday 13th September 2021 Westminster Hall

[Andrew Stephenson]

I am happy to commit to that.

[David Mundell (in the Chair)]

Sincere apologies to everyone who was not called because of the shortness of time, as Ms McVey has pointed out. I call Ms Owatemi to conclude the debate.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 6th July 2016 Commons Chamber

[The Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell)]

Since the outcome of the EU referendum, both the Prime Minister and I have had discussions with Scottish Government Ministers, and we will continue to do so over the coming weeks and months. As the Prime Minister has made clear, we will fully involve the Scottish Government and other devolved Administrations as we prepare for negotiations with the European Union.

[Andrew Stephenson]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that we should respect the outcome of the democratic process, even if some do not agree with the result?

[David Mundell]

I am clear that the majority of people across the United Kingdom voted for the UK to leave the European Union, and that decision must be implemented. In doing so, we must secure the best possible deal for Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 10th June 2015 Commons Chamber

[David Mundell]

I am very proud of the proposals that my colleague Ruth Davidson has taken forward in the Scottish Parliament to incentivise small businesses to pay the living wage. One would have thought, when one hears SNP rhetoric, that it supported such proposals, but it does not.

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

13. A number of businesses in Pendle trade with Scotland, including Carlson Filtration in Barnoldswick, which supplies products to the Scotch whisky industry. Does my right hon. Friend therefore agree that we are better together?

[David Mundell]

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that businesses right across the United Kingdom benefit from the continuance of our United Kingdom. This Government’s commitment particularly to the Scotch whisky industry is evidenced in the last Budget, which was warmly welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Mundell and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 6th November 2013 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

4. What assessment he has made of the effects on businesses in north-west England of Scotland remaining part of the UK.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell)]

The detailed Scotland analysis papers we have published underline the value to businesses across the whole of the United Kingdom of Scotland remaining part of the Union. As it stands, the UK is a true domestic single market and currency union with free movement of goods and services, capital and people.

[Andrew Stephenson]

The Minister will be aware of the encouraging economic signs across the north-west of England, with employment up and a recent regional purchasing managers index showing that growth is higher than in any other region in the UK. Does the Minister agree with me that remaining part of the UK is the best way forward for Scottish business?

[David Mundell]

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that that is the best way forward not just for Scottish business but for business in the whole of the UK. Businesses in his constituency benefit from the single domestic market, which includes Scotland.