Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Clarke and Douglas Ross

Tuesday 1st October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Douglas Ross (Moray) (Con)]

13. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Moray growth deal.

[The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Mr Simon Clarke)]

I discuss matters of importance regarding the Scottish economy with Government colleagues on a regular basis. In July, £32.5 million was allocated for the Moray growth deal.

[Douglas Ross]

The £32.5 million investment that the Minister has just mentioned, which was also matched by the Scottish Government, made the Moray growth deal the highest funded per head of population anywhere in the country. The next key milestone will be the signing of the heads of terms, so can he update us on the progress made towards that?

[Mr Clarke]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He has been a great champion for the growth deal, which will unlock huge benefits for the people of Moray. We hope to settle the heads of terms this month to allow this whole project to move forward quickly.