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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Scottish Parliament: Legislative Remit

Wednesday 2 February 2022 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Key points

  • 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.
  • We are respecting devolution with the Elections Bill: we are bringing in voter ID only for UK elections.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Scotland
Context

The question follows recent discussions on the extent of legislative powers in Scotland.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with the Scottish Government on the legislative remit of the Scottish Parliament?

Answer from Alister Jack

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.

Not addressed: Specific discussions or agreements on legislative remit were not provided.

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Q2 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Scotland Democracy & Elections
Context

Yesterday, the Scottish Parliament backed a motion rejecting voter ID measures in the Elections Bill due to concerns about disenfranchising voters.

Question

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?

Answer from Alister Jack

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.

Not addressed: Specific plans to extend Holyrood's legislative powers were not addressed.

How: Changed Subject Entirely Without Addressing The Question

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