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Debate between Stuart Andrew and David Mundell(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Stuart Andrew
My constituency has a long and proud tradition of textile companies, many of which trade with all parts of the United Kingdom. How will those companies be helped by Scotland leaving the hugely successful UK single market?
David Mundell
Obviously, they will not, because, as my hon. Friend will know, in 2015 Scotland exported £49.8 billion to the rest of the UK, four times more than exports to the EU and three times greater than sales to the rest of the world.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Stuart Andrew and David Mundell(8 years, 9 months ago)
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David Mundell
I am aware of the initiatives to promote Speyside, having recently visited the right hon. Gentleman’s picturesque constituency, and I wish them well. Such opportunities reach their full potential only with significant public and private sector partners playing a full part, and I look forward to hearing about progress from Speyside and other regions of Scotland that are making the most of that potential.
Stuart Andrew (Pudsey) (Con)
2. What discussions he has had with representatives of the North Sea oil and gas industry on UK Government support for that sector.