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Written question asked by Philip Hollobone (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 (named day). It was answered by Iain Stewart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Public Sector Debt: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will have discussions with the (a) Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) Scottish Government on the impact of the outbreak of covid-19 on fiscal deficits in (i) the UK and (ii) Scotland.

Answer

The UK Government supported businesses and households throughout the global pandemic and the British Business Bank loan scheme alone saved up to 500,000 businesses and 2.9 million jobs UK-wide alone.

We have taken action last year and returned the public finances to a sustainable path, and the Government is on track to meet its fiscal rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900709
Session
2022-23
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Public sector debt Scotland Coronavirus
Link
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