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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Government Assistance: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the First Delegated Legislation Committee of Wednesday 10 April 2019 and the oral contribution of the member for Sefton Central, whether the Scottish government made representations in response to a request by him on the draft state aid regulations.

Answer

The Scottish Government wrote to my rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 21 November 2018 and 28 January 2019. Whilst expressing broad agreement with the policy position of reflecting the current EU State aid regime, the letter queried the position on reservation and the fact that the draft State aid regulations provided a limited role for Scottish ministers.

The Secretary of State recognised these queries, but explained that the administrations are closely aligned on policy and that the UK Government will work closely with the Scottish Government (and other devolved administrations) on the development of State aid policy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
244065
Session
2017-19
Related items
Draft State Aid (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Committee proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Devolution Government assistance Scotland Brexit
Legislation
State Aid (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Link
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