Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Kerr Excerpts

Wednesday 27th March 2019 Commons Chamber

The Secretary of State was asked—

[Stephen Kerr (Stirling) (Con)]

1. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the implications of the Government’s policies for the Scottish economy.

[The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mel Stride)]

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with fellow Cabinet Ministers regarding all matters that are of importance to Scotland.

[Stephen Kerr]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that direct engagement by UK Government Departments, such as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Treasury, in growth deals such as the Stirling and Clackmannanshire city region deal is the best way to ensure that all economic objectives are met?

[Mel Stride]

May I reassure my hon. Friend that discussions are held right across Whitehall Departments, including those to which he refers, to ensure that the city deal projects, including the Stirling and Clackmannanshire city deal, are as successful as possible? I also recognise the extraordinary amount of work, effort and drive that he has personally put into helping ensure that they are a success.