Oral QuestionScotland Office

“What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the strength of the Union. ”

Tabled: 23 April 2024Answered: 1 May 2024

Asked by

Gerald Jones

Labour — Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

Ed Miliband

We are absolutely determined to build the manufacturing base in this country. I mentioned the investment in XLCC. That is a crucial part of building the supply chains. The supply chains have been eroded over a decade or two; we are determined to build them up.