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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

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

1037605

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date	08/01/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Post-18 Education and Funding Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when their review of post-18 education and funding will be published.
tabling member printed	Lord Goodlad
uin	HL12661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2019 answer text <p>The Review of Post-18 Education and Funding is being informed by independent advice from an expert panel, chaired by Philip Augar.</p><p> </p><p>The panel have undertaken an extensive programme of stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering. They will report in 2019 before government concludes the overall review.</p><p>The government will want to move swiftly to improve the post-18 system once the review has concluded. Implementation timetables will depend on the review’s findings and recommendations and the legislative and operational requirements.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 18/01/2019 11:25:54 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	670 label Biography information for Lord Goodlad