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Does the Minister agree that if Ministers in a devolved Administration wish to embark on a course of action or incur expenditure that may well be beyond devolved competence, one might reasonably expect civil servants to seek a written ministerial direction? What information does she have about the number of written ministerial directions sought from Scottish Ministers in the last five years, and what conclusions does she draw from either their frequency or their infrequency?
Does the Minister agree that if Ministers in a devolved Administration wish to embark on a course of action or incur expenditure that may well be beyond devolved competence, one might reasonably expect civil servants to seek a written ministerial direction? What information does she have about the number of written ministerial directions sought from Scottish Ministers in the last five years, and what conclusions does she draw from either their frequency or their infrequency?
The noble and learned Lord makes an interesting and important point. I understand that any directions of that kind from a Minister would have to be published, and I am not aware of any such directions having been made in relation to the issues that the noble and learned Lord describes. The Government recognise the strength of the arguments and, as I said, are in the process of considering how guidance might support civil servants working in the devolved Administrations on areas that might relate to reserved matters.
My Lords, this time last year, during the final stages of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, never a day seemed to go by when we did not discuss common UK frameworks. Can the Minister perhaps update us on what is happening? It seems to have gone quiet. How will he ensure that in areas of shared responsibility there is parity of esteem and there will not be direction from Westminster?
My Lords, this time last year, during the final stages of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, never a day seemed to go by when we did not discuss common UK frameworks. Can the Minister perhaps update us on what is happening? It seems to have gone quiet. How will he ensure that in areas of shared responsibility there is parity of esteem and there will not be direction from Westminster?
The noble and learned Lord is correct. There needs to be parity of esteem in all these discussions. The intergovernmental review should look at the functioning of the frameworks. The existing joint ministerial committees can be improved, and I suspect that the improvements will emerge from the intergovernmental review.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the devolved administrations about the negotiation of the UK–Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the devolved administrations about the negotiation of the UK–Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has regular engagement with the devolved administrations (DAs) on all trade continuity agreements (TAC), including on the UK-Faroe Islands Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Engagement takes place on a regular basis both at Ministerial and official level, sharing progress and inviting the DAs to highlight particular agreements of importance or concern. We also already share the full treaty text; supporting Explanatory Memorandum and Parliamentary Report and welcome their view as progress is made.
DIT has agreed with DAs that further engagement would be appropriate. We have reflected on the process for agreeing continuity agreements and can confirm that it is our intention to share treaty texts with the DAs prior to them being signed. This complements our existing engagement.
Lords motion to take note of the challenges facing the culture of human rights and civil liberties in the United Kingdom. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to take note of the challenges facing the culture of human rights and civil liberties in the United Kingdom. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, I welcome the fact that the Government are honouring their commitment to bring in a Bill to deliver the Smith commission proposals. However, does the Minister accept that when responding to the request of the First Minister of Wales for a constitutional convention before the referendum, the Prime Minister accepted that there would need to be an open, involved and comprehensive conversation about the kind of union we want to see and that, 15 years after the process of devolution started, we should consider the best way to go about doing so? What consideration are the Prime Minister and the Government giving to that very necessary constitutional convention?
My Lords, I welcome the fact that the Government are honouring their commitment to bring in a Bill to deliver the Smith commission proposals. However, does the Minister accept that when responding to the request of the First Minister of Wales for a constitutional convention before the referendum, the Prime Minister accepted that there would need to be an open, involved and comprehensive conversation about the kind of union we want to see and that, 15 years after the process of devolution started, we should consider the best way to go about doing so? What consideration are the Prime Minister and the Government giving to that very necessary constitutional convention?
It is absolutely right that, in addition to taking forward the commitments to constitutional reform in each part of our United Kingdom, including England, it is necessary to look at how those devolution settlements work as a whole. That is why the Government are committed to reviewing the intergovernmental arrangements and taking them forward in discussion with the devolved Administrations. We will do that, and listen carefully to the lively debate which I am sure will take place on how best we can make our devolution settlements work as a whole.
Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Lords statement on the further devolution process in Scotland and the publication of draft clauses to implement the Smith commission agreement.
Lords statement on the further devolution process in Scotland and the publication of draft clauses to implement the Smith commission agreement.
Lords statement on the further devolution process in Scotland and the publication of the heads of agreement resulting from Lord Smith's five-party talks.
Lords statement on the further devolution process in Scotland and the publication of the heads of agreement resulting from Lord Smith's five-party talks.
Lords statement on the position of Scotland within the United Kingdom.
Lords statement on the position of Scotland within the United Kingdom.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to approve. Amendment debated and withdrawn. Original motion agreed to on question.
Motion to approve. Amendment debated and withdrawn. Original motion agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Scotland Bill. Queen's consent signified. Lords third reading debate agreec to on question. Bill passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
Scotland Bill. Queen's consent signified. Lords third reading debate agreec to on question. Bill passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
Scotland Bill. Lords report stage first day.
Scotland Bill. Lords report stage first day.
Scotland Bill. Lords committee stage fifth day. Clauses 43 and 44 agreed to. Clause 10 disagreed. Schedules 1 to 5 agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL 136).
Scotland Bill. Lords committee stage fifth day. Clauses 43 and 44 agreed to. Clause 10 disagreed. Schedules 1 to 5 agreed to. Bill reported with amendments (HL 136).
Lords statement on Scotland's constitutional future in the United Kingdom.
Lords statement on Scotland's constitutional future in the United Kingdom.
Scotland Bill. Lords second reading debate, agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Scotland Bill. Lords second reading debate, agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Draft National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Referendum Question, Date of Referendum Etc.) Order 2010, debated with draft National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Limit on Referendum Expenses Etc.) Order 2010, and draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Amendment of Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Act 2006) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Draft National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Referendum Question, Date of Referendum Etc.) Order 2010, debated with draft National Assembly for Wales Referendum (Assembly Act Provisions) (Limit on Referendum Expenses Etc.) Order 2010, and draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Amendment of Schedule 7 to the Government...