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City Region Deals: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the progress of City Deals projects in Scotland.

answeredScotland Office

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Answering body
Scotland Office
Tabled
9 Oct 2024
Target answer date
14 Oct 2024
Answer
14 Oct 2024 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 9 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the progress of City Deals projects in Scotland.

  2. 14 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 14 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    Since coming into office, I have had several meetings with the Scottish Government, including the Deputy First Minister. Economic growth is the key mission of this Government and one that I am absolutely committed to delivering in partnership with the Sco...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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