Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of the 2019 Spending Round on the Scottish Government’s block grant.”
Tabled: 29 October 2019Answered: 6 November 2019
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
Under the previous Government, net migration hit record highs after they lowered entry requirements and opened our borders. My definition of what is best for the UK economy is one where migration is controlled and where there is investment in skills and training for our home-grown workforce, not an overreliance on overseas recruitment.