Written question asked by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 January 2002. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What discussions she has had with Scottish Ministers regarding Scottish participation in EU institutions. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Lazarowicz: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had with Scottish Ministers regarding Scottish participation in EU institutions. [25084] Mrs. Liddell: Both the Minister of State and I have regular meetings with Scottish Ministers to discuss those reserved policy areas that affect Scotland. Government policy on these matters is set out in the Memorandum of Understanding, and the concordats on International Relations and Co-ordination of European Policy Issues, agreed between the Government and the devolved Administrations.

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