Question
3. What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.
Answer
This Government are taking action to give families breathing space. We are driving the long-term changes needed to create good jobs and growth in every postcode. The Prime Minister has been clear that pushing economic power out of Holyrood and into the regions of Scotland is key to reindustrialisation. The UK Government stand ready to work with the Scottish Government to do this. At the same time, we are empowering regions through action like the local growth fund, which will benefit my hon. Friend’s area.60% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (26/100)
The reply only partly answers the question, which asked what steps the Secretary of State for Scotland has taken, including joint work with Cabinet colleagues, to support growth in Scotland. It offers mostly general statements about good jobs and reindustrialisation, a commitment to work with the Scottish Government, and one funding mechanism (the local growth fund) that is framed around a constituency rather than Scotland. It does not describe specific actions or cross-government coordination, so the questioner would likely need to ask again for concrete detail.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps the Secretary of State for Scotland has taken, working with Cabinet colleagues, to support economic growth in Scotland. | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply never describes steps taken by the Secretary of State for Scotland or any joint work with Cabinet colleagues on Scottish growth. It offers mostly generic assertions about good jobs and reindustrialisation, a commitment to work with the Scottish Government, and one concrete mechanism (the local growth fund), which is framed around the questioner's constituency rather than Scotland. |