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Written question asked by Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019. It was answered by Lord Jack of Courance (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


City Region Deals and Local Growth Deals: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, with reference to the Prime Minister’s announcement of 28 July 2019 on City Region and Growth deals, what information has been made available to(a) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, (b) Orkney Islands Council and (c) Shetland Islands Council on a deal for the Islands.

Answer

My officials continue to engage with the Islands partners and most recently met with the Islands Deal Programme Director on 2 August and 4 September to discuss next steps.

Officials also spoke with the Leader of Orkney Islands Council on 27 August.

We expect to receive the latest suite of proposals from the Islands partners later this month.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
286687
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Shetland Orkney Hebrides Local growth deals City region deals
Link
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