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Debate between Scott Benton and Bob Blackman
Wednesday 8th September 2021

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Scott Benton Portrait Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Con)
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7. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of new free trade agreements on trading opportunities for Scotland.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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10. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of new free trade agreements on trading opportunities for Scotland.

David Duguid Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (David Duguid)
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This Government have already struck trade deals with more than 68 countries as well as the EU worth £744 billion a year. This will create new markets for Scotland’s exporters, including our world-leading food and drinks sector. The Department for International Trade team based in Edinburgh is also helping Scottish businesses thrive and grow internationally. Last week, I was delighted to meet the new DIT director for Scotland heading up this team, and I look forward to planning further engagement with her and her team.