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UK Relations: Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 7th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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It may be negative, but at least it was definitely orderly.

Ged Killen Portrait Ged Killen (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Lab/Co-op)
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8. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Scottish economy.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I understand the sense of anticipation in the House, but we are discussing the strength of the Scottish economy, in which colleagues should take a polite and respectful interest.

Ged Killen Portrait Ged Killen
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The Secretary of State will be aware of the proposed closure of the 2 Sisters chicken plant in my constituency, with 450 jobs at risk. Will he join me in calling on the Scottish Government to set up a taskforce to look at viable alternatives? Will he agree to meet me to set out any help the UK Government might be able to offer?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question, and yes, absolutely; the Secretary of State and I were talking about this this morning. He is more than happy to meet the hon. Gentleman, and will raise the issue with the Scottish Government on his behalf.

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