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Written question asked by Jim Hood (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2008 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Gross Domestic Product

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the most recent gross domestic product growth figures for Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The most recent Scottish GDP figures, covering the year to 2007 Quarter 4, show annual economic growth of 2.2 per cent. This is above the long-run trend rate of growth, which is 1.9 per cent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c2042W; 199799
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
National income Scotland
Link
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