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1149803

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2019
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Devolution: Scotland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received any requests from the Scottish Government for additional powers to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament in the last six months.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
	uin	HL95
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2019 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Scotland has regular discussions with the Scottish Government on a range of issues. I can confirm that the UK Government have not received any requests from the Scottish Government for additional powers to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament in the last six months.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 22/10/2019 14:39:51 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	579 label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

1220811

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2020
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scots Gaelic Language
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the preservation of the Scottish Gaelic language is a wholly devolved matter; and if not, what is their involvement in this endeavour.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL6465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2020 answer text <p>Under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005, preservation of the Scottish Gaelic language is a devolved matter.</p><p> </p><p>The Scottish Government published their second Gaelic language plan in 2016 (for 2016-2021) which outlines their commitment to support the use of the language in its operations and also how to support other public services to fulfil their own commitments to Gaelic.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) works to support minority languages through its work on the creative industries strand of the British Irish Council. This includes working with the devolved administrations to support minority languages, share best practice, and nurture more diverse UK audiences, including through minority language publications.</p><p> </p><p>DCMS officials also work with MG Alba (Gaelic Media Scotland who jointly own BBC Alba with the BBC) on a number of different issues to support the Gaelic language.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie grouped question UIN HL6466 question first answered 14/07/2020 11:18:04 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1220812

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2020
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scots Gaelic Language
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) the Scottish Government, and (2) other bodies, about the preservation of the Scottish Gaelic language.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL6466
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2020 answer text <p>Under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005, preservation of the Scottish Gaelic language is a devolved matter.</p><p> </p><p>The Scottish Government published their second Gaelic language plan in 2016 (for 2016-2021) which outlines their commitment to support the use of the language in its operations and also how to support other public services to fulfil their own commitments to Gaelic.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) works to support minority languages through its work on the creative industries strand of the British Irish Council. This includes working with the devolved administrations to support minority languages, share best practice, and nurture more diverse UK audiences, including through minority language publications.</p><p> </p><p>DCMS officials also work with MG Alba (Gaelic Media Scotland who jointly own BBC Alba with the BBC) on a number of different issues to support the Gaelic language.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie grouped question UIN HL6465 question first answered 14/07/2020 11:18:05 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

1256169

	registered interest
	date	26/11/2020
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Self-determination of States: Shetland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have held, if any, with the Scottish Government about the decision of Shetland Council on 9 September to approve a motion for "exploring options" for achieving "financial and political self-determination"; and what has been the outcome of any such discussions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodlad
	uin	HL10752
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government has not held discussions with the Scottish Government about the decision of Shetland Council on 9 September to approve a motion for “exploring options” for achieving “financial and political self-determination”.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the importance of Shetland and its proud traditions and contribution to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Government has already demonstrated commitment to devolution of power in areas such as Greater Manchester and Greater London as well as in Scotland. We are keen to see power sit at the most appropriate level of government, including local government, and there is much that the Scottish Government could learn from United Kingdom Government practice in that respect.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 04/12/2020 14:44:04 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	670 label Biography information for Lord Goodlad

1259492

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2020
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Self-determination of States: Shetland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what communications they have received from the Shetland Islands Council about exploring options for achieving financial and political self-determination; and what has been the reply.
	tabling member printed	Lord Goodlad
	uin	HL11210
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2020 answer text <p>The Shetland Islands Council have communicated their views for achieving financial and political self-determination to the UK Government. The UK Government’s position remains consistent; we are keen to see power sit at the most appropriate level of Government, including local government and there is much that the Scottish Government could learn from United Kingdom Government practice in that respect.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government engages closely with local government and the devolved administrations, as well as wider public and private sector organisations. We will always work constructively with all layers of government to ensure the best outcomes for people, businesses and jobs.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 17/12/2020 15:53:50 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	670 label Biography information for Lord Goodlad

1353116

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2021
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scottish Government: Communication
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have received from Scottish Ministers, by (1) email, (2) letter, and (3) other means of communication, since August 2020 on matters which are reserved.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
	uin	HL2410
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2021 answer text <p>In the time period outlined, the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland has received 11 letters (attached to emails) from Scottish Ministers in relation to reserved matters.</p><p> </p><p>There are no further communications to report.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 09/09/2021 15:06:59 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	579 label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

1354407

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2021
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Devolution: Scotland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compliance of the Scottish Government in respect of their actions in areas reserved under the devolution agreements.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
	uin	HL2575
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2021 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to respecting and strengthening the devolution settlements. We engage closely with the Scottish Government on Scotland Act Orders, which were established under the Scotland Act 1998, to help manage the Scottish devolution settlement. The Scotland Act 1998 sets out mechanisms in the event of activity which may be contrary to the Scottish devolution settlement.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government engages regularly with the Scottish Government in a wide range of other areas, including on the collective challenges we face, such as our recovery from Covid-19. The UK Government reports quarterly on intergovernmental engagement and activity with the Scottish Government and other devolved administrations.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 20/09/2021 14:28:28 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	579 label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

1355098

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2021
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Scottish Government: Communication
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 9 September (HL2410), what topics were covered in the 11 letters (attached to emails) that the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland received from Scottish Ministers in relation to reserved matters; and what plans they have to publish these letters.
	tabling member printed	Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
	uin	HL2644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2021 answer text <p>UK Government Ministers and Scottish Government Ministers regularly communicate on a range of matters. There is a strong public interest in allowing Ministers a private space within which to communicate, discuss and share information. Therefore, we do not routinely publish interministerial letters and we have no plans to publish these letters or their contents.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 20/09/2021 14:20:29 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	579 label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

856826

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2018
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What assessment he has made of the effect on low-income families of the roll-out of universal credit in Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	Midlothian
	tabling member printed	Danielle Rowley
	uin	904148
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2018 answer text <p>Universal Credit is transforming lives across the country. Research shows that UC claimants spend more time searching for work and applying for work than those on previous benefits. There are now over 100,000 fewer workless households in Scotland than 7 year ago.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 07/03/2018 16:18:29 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4628 label Biography information for Danielle Rowley

918276

	registered interest
	date	06/06/2018
	answering body	Scotland Office
	answering dept id	2
	answering dept short name	Scotland
	answering dept sort name	Scotland
	hansard heading	Industry: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the Government is taking to ensure that Scotland benefits from the modern industrial strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Henley
	tabling member printed	John Howell
	uin	905620
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2018 answer text <p>The UK Government has been working collaboratively with the Scottish Government to implement the Industrial Strategy.</p><p> </p><p>We have announced sector deals in Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive and Construction. I am also aware of further proposals for sector deals from the oil and gas, and food and drink sectors which have the potential to make a significant contribution in Scotland.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 905623 question first answered 06/06/2018 14:10:52 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1606 label Biography information for John Howell