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<p>Discussions with Scottish Ministers on the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences
Bill have principally been led by the Minister of State in the Department for Business
and Trade, Minister Hollinrake. I have not had discussions with the Lord Advocate
regarding the Scottish Government’s proposed amendments to the Post Office (Horizon
System) Offences Bill.</p><p> </p><p>Noting Scotland’s historically separate legal
jurisdiction and the unique role of the Lord Advocate and Crown Office and Procurator
Fiscal Service in respect of prosecutions in Scotland, it is the UK Government’s view
that it is appropriate for the Scottish Government to bring forward proposals to address
prosecutions on this matter in Scotland, and for those to be scrutinised by the Scottish
Parliament. The UK Government remains committed to supporting the Scottish Government
in bringing forward its own proposals.</p><p> </p>
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