Asked by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
Question to the Scotland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Glasgow.
Answered by Ian Murray - Secretary of State for Scotland
Scotland’s largest city has a huge role to play in delivering growth. Glasgow was selected as one of four UK areas for the National Wealth Funds Strategic Growth Partnerships.
The Glasgow City Region Investment Zone will be backed by £160 million to promote investment opportunities and create new jobs.
And we recently opened the Govan-Patrick bridge, reconnecting my Honourable Friend’s constituency with the Member for Glasgow South West’s.
The Scotland Office also led the way in securing the Commonwealth Games in 2026, helping showcase the city to the world once again.
Asked by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with which stakeholders will his Department consult on its proposed trade strategy, and what timeframe that consultation will follow.
Answered by Douglas Alexander - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Department recognises that stakeholder engagement is vital in developing the Trade Strategy. We have conducted targeted business engagement across the UK, including an open call for views from industry, civil society organisations, and academia. Stakeholders submitted views via a dedicated Trade Strategy mailbox, which closed on 17 January 2025, generating over 200 submissions. We will maintain engagement to ensure stakeholder views are heard as we develop and deliver a Trade Strategy for the whole of the UK.