Scottish Parliament Legislative Remit 2022-02-02
2022-02-02
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The question follows recent discussions on the extent of legislative powers in Scotland.
What recent discussions has he had with the Scottish Government on the legislative remit of the Scottish Parliament?
The UK Government remain focused on issues that really matter to people in Scotland, including recovery from the pandemic. My Department continues to work closely with both the Scottish Government and UK Government Departments on the ongoing implementation of the Scotland Act 2016.
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Specific discussions or agreements on legislative remit were not provided.
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Yesterday, the Scottish Parliament backed a motion rejecting voter ID measures in the Elections Bill due to concerns about disenfranchising voters.
Yesterday, Holyrood backed a motion rejecting voter ID measures in the Elections Bill because they would disenfranchise Scottish voters. That is an indication of the strength of feeling for people across Scotland and my constituency that the UK Government are not giving them due consideration through the legislative process. Can the Secretary of State confirm what plans the Government have to extend Holyrood's legislative powers?
We are respecting devolution with the Elections Bill: we are bringing in voter ID only for UK elections. We believe that stealing someone's vote is stealing someone's voice.
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Specific plans to extend Holyrood's legislative powers were not addressed.
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