Economic Situation: Scotland

(asked on 30th October 2020) - View Source

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Scottish business representatives on the recovery of the Scottish economy from the covid-19 outbreak.


Answered by
Alister Jack Portrait
Alister Jack
Secretary of State for Scotland
This question was answered on 5th November 2020

My ministerial team and I have regular discussions with Scottish businesses and trade bodies.

Scottish businesses of all sizes are benefitting from the UK-wide Covid-19 support measures, with over £2.9 billion in loans taken out by nearly 80,000 Scottish businesses, over 290,000 claims worth around £770 million made through the UK-wide Self Employment Income Support Scheme, and our furlough scheme continuing to benefit workers and businesses in Scotland.

In addition to these UK-wide measures, the Scottish Government has received an additional £7.2 billion to support Scotland’s response to Covid-19.

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