Oral QuestionScotland Office

“What steps he is taking with the Scottish Government to support the delivery of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.”

Tabled: 2 June 2026Answered: 10 June 2026

Asked by

Ms Julie Minns

Labour — Carlisle

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)

This Government are and remain committed to the successful delivery of the borderlands inclusive growth deal. In March, the UK and Scottish Governments approved a deal reset, which confirmed a more deliverable and affordable financial profile. The reset will boost the delivery of key projects such as the Chapelcross development and the mountain bike innovation centre in Innerleithen, and will help the deal to make a real difference to the south of Scotland.