Capital Project Funding

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 December 2017.

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Photo of Christine Jardine Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) 12:00, 6 December 2017

What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government since the autumn Budget 2017 on plans for capital project funding in Scotland.

Photo of Mel Stride Mel Stride Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General

Further to our discussions with the Scottish Government and the announcements made in the Budget, an additional £1.7 billion will be available to Scotland in capital resources. That is a 33% increase in real terms.

Photo of Christine Jardine Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland)

Does the Secretary of State agree that while the sum is much less than might have been hoped for, the Barnett consequentials for housing should be ring-fenced by the Scottish Government for that purpose alone, and not for another high-profile, faulty bridge?

Photo of Mel Stride Mel Stride Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General

The hon. Lady is, I know, most vexed about the Queensferry crossing, and she is right to be so. It was widely trumpeted by the Scottish Government and the SNP as a great infrastructure success, yet I understand that it is currently partly closed, and is likely to be suffering from closures for many months to come, at great inconvenience to the hon. Lady’s constituents. [Interruption.] She should address her comments to the SNP and the Scottish Government. [Interruption.]