Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Davies and Sheryll Murray

Wednesday 19th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd) (Con)]

5. What discussions he has had with Scottish businesses on opportunities for the private sector after the UK leaves the EU.

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

7. What discussions he has had with Scottish businesses on opportunities for the private sector after the UK leaves the EU.

[The Minister for Trade and Investment (Greg Hands)]

The UK Government’s plan for Britain is intended to help businesses throughout the United Kingdom to trade beyond Europe, and to make Britain a leading advocate for free trade all over the world. Scotland Office Ministers have held more than 70 meetings with businesses across Scotland since last summer’s referendum, and only last month my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade was in Glasgow to meet innovative Scottish businesses that are trading with the world.