UK and Scottish Government Ministers discuss EU referendum impact
20 May 2016
The Scottish Affairs Committee examines the impact of the EU referendum on Scotland by questioning UK and Scottish Ministers, along with leave and remain campaigners.
- Watch Parliament TV: The EU Referendum and its impact on Scotland
- Inquiry: The EU Referendum and its impact on Scotland
- Scottish Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 25 May 2016, Grimmond Room, Portcullis House
At 2.15pm—Remain
- John Edward, Senior Campaign Spokesperson, Scotland Stronger in Europe
At 3.00pm—Leave
- Tom Harris, Director, Scottish Vote Leave
At 3.45pm—UK Government
- Rt Hon David Mundell MP, Secretary of State for Scotland
- Rt Hon David Lidington MP, Minister for Europe
At 4.30pm—Scottish Government
- Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development and Europe, Scottish Government
Chair's comments
Committee Chair Pete Wishart commented:
"At our last session in Glasgow, we heard from some of those working in key sectors of the Scottish economy about the costs and benefits the EU has for them, and how they would be affected by the result the upcoming EU referendum. In this session we will hear from representatives from both sides of the debate about why they believe Scotland is better off in or out of the EU.
We will also be hearing from the UK Government ministers responsible for Scottish and European issues, who we will be asking how Scotland's interests are represented by the UK Government when it comes to EU policy, and how the Prime Minister's deal on EU reform will affect Scotland. I am delighted we will also be hearing from the newly appointed Scottish Government minister for International Development and Europe, who will be able to tell us how the Scottish Government feel about the EU referendum, and the impact its result will have on Scotland."
Further information
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