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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party). It was answered by Iain Stewart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Union’s Impact on Scotland

Question

If he will make an assessment of the impact of the Union on Scotland.

Answer

The United Kingdom is the most successful political, economic, social and cultural union the world has ever seen, and is the foundation on which our citizens and businesses are able to thrive. This Government are committed to protecting and promoting its combined strengths, building on hundreds of years of partnership and shared history, because when we work together collaboratively, as one United Kingdom, we are safer,

stronger and more prosperous, better able to draw on the skills of our great shared institutions and better able to respond to challenges, such as the pandemic and supporting families with the cost of living.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
900699 
717 cc279-282 
Session
2022-23
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Scotland United Kingdom
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk