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Written question asked by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 13 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by David Mundell (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2015 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Smith Commission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2015 to Question 5448 and to the contribution of the Leader of the House of 2 July 2015, Official Report, column 1644, what independent assessments the Government has taken into account when assessing whether the Scotland Bill will deliver the Smith Commission agreement in full.

Answer

The Government is continuing to engage with civic Scotland, members of the UK and Scottish Parliaments and the Scottish Government as the Scotland Bill progresses through its stages of parliamentary scrutiny. I am confident that the Scotland Bill will deliver the Smith Commission agreement in full and will be recognised as doing so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6850
Session
2015-16
Related items
Devolution: Scotland
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Devolution Scotland Smith Commission
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2015-16
Link
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