Oral QuestionScotland Office

What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on priorities for the National Wealth Fund's strategic partnership with the Glasgow City Region.

Tabled: 22 May 2025Answered: 4 June 2025

Asked by

Martin Rhodes

LabourGlasgow North

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)

The National Wealth Fund has made its first Scottish investment in the Glasgow city region, which is one of four areas across the UK selected for a strategic partnership with the fund to unlock private investment opportunities. The Secretary of State meets the Deputy First Minister regularly to discuss economic growth, which is this Government’s No.1 priority.