HC Deb 22 February 2000 vol 344 cc856-7W
10. Mr. Tynan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer concerning the state of the Scottish economy in the context of the forthcoming Budget. [109619]

Dr. Reid

I meet the Chancellor from time to time to discuss a range of issues about the Scottish economy.

Scotland has benefited greatly from the Government's macroeconomic framework, which has achieved sound public finances while guaranteeing additional resources for priority areas such as health and education.

11. Mr. Swinney

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last discussed the Scottish economy with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. [109621]

Mr. Wilson

My right hon. Friend meets the Chancellor from time to time to discuss a range of issues about the Scottish economy.

The Scottish economy continues to perform strongly. Output is expanding across all main sectors, and unemployment is low by historical and international standards.

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