£2 billion of exports to Netherlands are at risk

More than £2 billion of annual Scottish exports to the Netherlands are “under threat” because of Brexit, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has warned.

Ahead of her visit to Amsterdam and The Hague today, Ms Hyslop said the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK would harm Scottish trade.

She will tell Dutch ministers that Scotland remains open for business despite Brexit.

Ms Hyslop said: “Scotland has close cultural links with the people of the Netherlands.

“Andwithannualexports worth £2 billion every year, which make the Netherlands our second main international export destination, our economic ties are also very deep.”

“Remaining in the EU continues to be Scotland’s strong preference.”