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PM statement before Cabinet meeting in Scotland

The Prime Minister David Cameron set out priorities for the upcoming Cabinet meeting in Scotland.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Speaking ahead of this week’s Cabinet meeting in Scotland, the Prime Minister said:

Two weeks ago I gave a speech setting out why I believe Scotland should remain part of the UK. In that speech I spoke about our long term economic plan to move from a country sinking under too much debt to one that is dynamic, innovative and creating thousands of jobs for people right across our country.

The plan is working. Last year the economy grew by the fastest annual rate since the financial crisis, we have the highest number of UK businesses on record and we have cut taxes for 25 million people.

And last week we saw that 1.3 million more people are now in jobs across the whole UK compared with 2010 – that’s 1.3 million more people with the security of a monthly pay packet and the peace of mind that brings.

This week I will take the Cabinet to Scotland where we will set out how the UK government can maximise the benefit of North Sea oil and gas to the UK economy for decades into the future, giving a vital boost to local communities and families across Scotland.

For the past 300 years, Britain has led the way in finding new sources of energy. It is the strength of the UK’s broad based economy, which can make the difference and ensure we can invest in our energy for the long-term future.

I promise we will continue to use the UK’s broad shoulders to invest in this vital industry so we can attract businesses, create jobs, develop new skills in our young people and ensure we can compete in the global race.

Published 23 February 2014