Scotland Office written question – answered at on 6 March 2024.
Douglas Ross
Conservative, Moray
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the exchequer on the strength of the economy in Scotland.
Alister Jack
The Secretary of State for Scotland
Scotland’s economy grew in 2023 and our back to work plan is working with fewer people inactive. We have achieved this alongside our priority of halving inflation.
I’m sure my Honourable Friend was also pleased to hear the growth measures we will take to keep Scotland prospering that were announced at the Budget today.
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