Asked by: John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question to the Scotland Office:
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the roll-out of broadband in Scotland.
Answered by David Mundell
I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of matters including on digital connectivity in Scotland.
Asked by: John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question to the Scotland Office:
What recent assessment the Government has made of the effect on the Scottish economy of the devolution of powers to set the rates and bands of income tax payable by Scottish taxpayers.
Answered by David Mundell
The UK Government has delivered on its promise to devolve increased control over Income Tax to Scotland.
As a result, changes to the higher rate threshold announced since April 2017 do not apply to the main income of Scottish higher or additional rate taxpayers.
Asked by: John Howell (Conservative - Henley)
Question to the Scotland Office:
What steps the Government is taking to ensure that Scotland benefits from the modern industrial strategy.
Answered by Stuart Andrew - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
The UK Government has been working collaboratively with the Scottish Government to implement the Industrial Strategy.
We have announced sector deals in Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive and Construction. I am also aware of further proposals for sector deals from the oil and gas, and food and drink sectors which have the potential to make a significant contribution in Scotland.