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Written question asked by Gordon McKee (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Local Government: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the devolving of power to local authorities.

Answer

The UK Government is firmly committed to empowering local leaders and communities across the whole of the United Kingdom.

I regularly meet with Scottish Government Ministers to discuss how our two governments can work together to drive economic growth and improve public services.

During these discussions, I have consistently championed the vital role that local government plays. The UK Government already works closely with Scottish local authorities through our joint delivery of City Region and Growth Deals, and the new Local Growth Fund, and we will continue to encourage the Scottish Government to ensure that local councils across Scotland have the appropriate powers and resources they need to deliver for their communities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15840
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Devolution Local government Scottish Government Scotland
Link
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