Oral Answers to Questions

Ged Killen Excerpts

Wednesday 7th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It may be negative, but at least it was definitely orderly.

[Ged Killen (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Lab/Co-op)]

8. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Scottish economy.

[Mr Speaker]

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]

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]

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.