Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he participated in negotiations between the Government and the Democratic Unionist Party on the confidence and supply agreement reached between those two bodies.

This agreement will enable us to work together in the interests of the whole United Kingdom, give us the certainty we require as we embark on our departure from the European Union, and help us build a stronger and fairer society at home.

Scotland and Wales will continue to receive direct investment from the UK Government to support growth. Since 2014, the UK Government has committed over £1bn of investment in Scotland and Wales through City Deals, and the Government is committed to further City Deals in both nations. Combined with other sources, this will unlock over £4bn of investment. As you are aware, funding for City Deals is provided in addition to the block grant and does not attract Barnett consequentials for other parts of the UK.