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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Wednesday, 5 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2022. It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Devolution: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what representations her Department has received from the Scottish Government on the potential merits of additional devolution of powers to and further input from Scotland.

Answer

My Department has not received any formal representations from the Scottish Government on this matter.

The UK Government is committed to devolution and to working constructively with the devolved administrations.

My Department ensures it receives input from, and its work is impactful in Scotland, both with the Scottish Government and directly with an increasing proportion of DCMS staff based in Scotland. Regular formal and informal engagement takes place with the administration and other Scottish bodies and organisations.

I look forward to continuing the valued and positive working relationship that we have with the Scottish Government. It supports and strengthens our digital, media, creative, cultural and sport sectors which benefits people in both Scotland and across the UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98457
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Devolution Scotland
Link
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