Debates between Alister Jack and Virginia Crosbie during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Alister Jack and Virginia Crosbie
Wednesday 2nd February 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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I have made my position very clear: I do not think that Douglas Ross—[Interruption.] Well, I made it very clear in the Scottish media, which hon. Members may not have noticed, but that is fair enough. He is the leader of the Scottish Conservatives and was put there by the membership, and we are a constitutionally devolved organisation. He is doing a very good job and holds Nicola Sturgeon to account, and he has my full backing.

Virginia Crosbie Portrait Virginia Crosbie (Ynys Môn) (Con)
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On the Union, this Government are committed to delivering freeports across the United Kingdom, including at least one in Wales. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the creation of at least one freeport in Scotland will result in investment and thousands of jobs and demonstrates why our Union is so effective at delivering for our communities?

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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I am pleased to say that, after a lot of initial opposition and resistance, we are close to agreeing two freeports with the Scottish Government. My hon. Friend is a great champion for Wales, and I hope that the Welsh Government will also accept a freeport.