Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

David Mundell Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd November 2026

(1 day, 22 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Emma Reynolds Portrait Emma Reynolds
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I reassure the hon. Lady that we continue to support the Acorn project. The initial grant funding that this Government are providing until the end of 2026 remains in place, and we are exploring delivery through private investment and Government loans or equity investments in the future.

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale) (Con)
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Can the Minister clarify the extent to which the data centre covenant announced in the Budget will apply in Scotland? She will be aware that there are some very significant applications in Scotland, not least in my own constituency, and that clarity is very important.

Emma Reynolds Portrait Emma Reynolds
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I thank the right hon. Member for his question, and suggest I write to him to set that out in more detail.