Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 904331

Rural Areas: Scotland

Tabled: 22 May 2025

Answered: 4 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Torcuil Crichton

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scotland's rural economy.

Answer

Kirsty McNeill

Our recently announced trade deals will benefit key industries in rural, coastal and island communities, such as whisky and salmon. Our forthcoming Industrial Strategy and drive to clean energy will ensure good quality jobs across Scotland. Project Gigabi...

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