Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Scott Benton and Bob Blackman

Wednesday 8th September 2021 Commons Chamber

[Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Con)]

7. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of new free trade agreements on trading opportunities for Scotland.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

10. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of new free trade agreements on trading opportunities for Scotland.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (David Duguid)]

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.