UK Trade with EU: Scotland

(asked on 26th June 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will implement the proposals set out by the Scottish Government in Scotland's place in Europe on the UK's continued membership of the single market or on a differentiated deal for Scotland.


Answered by
Steve Baker Portrait
Steve Baker
Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)
This question was answered on 4th July 2017

We worked closely with the Scottish Government to consider their proposals, but there are clear barriers to making them a reality. The proposals could lead to the creation of new barriers to trade within our Union. There is a better way to achieve the objectives we have in common.

The Prime Minister has set out her intention to seek a deep and special partnership with the EU taking in both economic and security cooperation. We will secure a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom - for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all parts of England.

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