Oral QuestionScotland Office

“What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential economic impact of the two proposed new freeports in Scotland.”

Tabled: 10 May 2022Answered: 18 May 2022

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

A fortnight ago, the Minister and I met the Tánaiste Micheál Martin in Hillsborough, where we discussed strengthening relations between our two Governments, given the importance of our relationship with Ireland. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach also held a bilateral meeting ahead of the European Political Community meeting last week.