Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bim Afolami and Michael Shanks

Tuesday 14th November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Bim Afolami]

I thank the shadow Minister for his kind words, at least in relation to me.

It is important to recognise that in the eurozone, the United States and the UK there have been broadly similar increases in inflation and interest rates. We as a Government are confident that our policies will bring those down in due course.

[Michael Shanks (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Lab)]

17. Whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the impact of increases in the cost of living on the Scottish economy.