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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 4 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Ross (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Devolution: Scotland

Question

What the Government’s policy is on maintaining the Sewel Convention.

Answer

This Government remains fully committed to the Sewel Convention and the related practices and procedures for seeking legislative consent.

We will continue to uphold the spirit and the letter of the devolution settlement, as every Government has done consistently throughout the last twenty years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900721
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Scotland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk