Discussions with Scottish Government 2023-09-12
2023-09-12
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Q1
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Discussions about the inaugural meeting of the inter-ministerial group on justice involving all four nations of the UK.
What recent discussions has he had with the Scottish Government on justice?
The inaugural meeting of the inter-ministerial group on justice is taking place this afternoon, chaired by Lord Bellamy and attended by the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance MSP, as well the Counsel General for Wales, Mick Antoniw MS. The forum has been established to discuss justice issues of mutual interest.
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Q2
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Concern about mechanisms to prevent Scottish legislation from disrupting England or other parts of the United Kingdom.
As a convinced devolutionist, what mechanism is in place to ensure that any new law agreed in Edinburgh or Cardiff will not disrupt either England or other parts of the UK?
The hon. Gentleman raises a good point about legislatures working in tandem for mutual benefit, as opposed to Scotland attempting to disrupt with ill-thought out legislation.
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Mechanism to ensure new laws do not disrupt other parts of the UK
Changed Subject Entirely Without Addressing The Question.
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Q3
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Discussion of potential conversations between UK and Scottish Government Cabinet colleagues regarding a safe drug consumption room pilot.
What conversations has the Minister had with Cabinet colleagues in the Scottish Government on introducing a safe drug consumption room pilot in Glasgow?
I am not sure, based on recent reports, that the particular pilot is working well. I will happily ask colleagues to see whether the pilot is working as suggested, but current reports do not support it.
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Specific conversations and details about the pilot in Glasgow
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Q4
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Request for an iron-clad commitment that the Government will not block a life-saving health measure based on evidence from around the world and new policies.
Given existing evidence, can the Minister give an iron-clad commitment that the Government will not block this life-saving health measure?
If treating drug taking as a health issue is working, we will learn from it and discuss with NHS colleagues. The principle of treating it as a health issue is being dealt with by the Health Secretary.
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Commitment to not blocking the pilot in Glasgow
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