Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Tuesday 21st May 2019

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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Is not the greatest threat of uncertainty to the Scottish economy the prospect of a second independence referendum?

John Glen Portrait John Glen
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Absolutely. Another divisive referendum within 18 months would be completely contrary to what the First Minister said five years ago, which was that it was a “once in a generation” event. It would absolutely be a real crisis for Scotland.