Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alister Jack and Andrew Griffith

Wednesday 9th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jack]

There are over 42 frameworks—I have not studied them all in detail, but I am sure that those subjects will be covered. When we have frameworks, it is by consensus. It is up to each member state of the United Kingdom—the four nations—to adhere to those. They do have an opt-out and, as I say, the UKIM legislation underpins that and protects producers, suppliers, manufacturers and consumers alike.

[Andrew Griffith (Arundel and South Downs) (Con)]

What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on economic support available for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.