Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps his Department is taking to support trade links between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The UK Government is committed to building an economy that works for the whole of our United Kingdom, and our Industrial Strategy is a vital part of that plan.

The Scotland Office has been working closely with other UK Government departments, including the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Northern Ireland Office to shape that strategy.

The Scotland Office has also been engaging with stakeholders across Scotland, to ensure that this Strategy aligns with the strategic priorities of Scotland, maximising opportunities to boost trade and investment opportunities across the whole of the UK.