Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Warburton and Greg Hands

Wednesday 19th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Greg Hands]

I am certainly glad that the hon. Gentleman has raised the question of oil and gas in Scotland: I know that he and I will agree that what would be most disastrous for the Scottish economy, including the oil and gas sector, would be Scottish separation, leading to an overnight budget deficit of around 9% of GDP. That would be a disaster.

[David Warburton (Somerton and Frome) (Con)]

6. What assessment he has made of the contribution of the UK single market to Scotland.