Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Robin Millar Excerpts
Wednesday 17th May 2023

(1 year, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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Yes, my hon. Friend is of course right. The island communities have been terribly let down by this Scottish Government. I know he is referring to the ministerial direction yesterday to carry on with the second ferry. Ministers should always spend taxpayers’ money efficiently, even if it means losing face.

Robin Millar Portrait Robin Millar (Aberconwy) (Con)
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Is it not the case that Scotland, like Wales, benefits from the UK’s membership of the G7 and NATO and from our many diplomatic missions around the world?

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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Yes, indeed. Scotland’s membership as part of the United Kingdom of those incredible organisations is just another advantage of being part of the United Kingdom.