House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The Government's Legislative Programme: Scotland
18 July 2024 · Scotland Office
Proposed by Ian Murray Lab Edinburgh South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government's legislative programme for Scotland includes removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
- A National Wealth Fund will be established to support economic growth and clean energy initiatives in Scotland.
- Legislation will be brought forward to improve workers' rights and protect public funds in Scotland.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the UK Government's legislative programme for Scotland, focusing on economic growth, clean energy initiatives, worker rights improvements, and public service enhancements.
Action requested
The government will legislate to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, establish a National Wealth Fund to support economic growth and clean energy missions, bring forward legislation to improve workers' rights and protect public funds, and introduce measures to ban smoking and regulate vaping products. These actions aim to reset relationships with devolved governments, enhance collaboration, and deliver better results for people in Scotland.
Key facts
- The legislative programme was outlined at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17 July.
- Great British Energy is a new publicly owned energy company headquartered in Scotland.
- A National Wealth Fund will support economic growth and clean energy missions across Scotland.
- Legislation to improve workers' rights, protect public funds, and end rail franchising requirements will be brought forward.
- A generational ban on smoking and limits on vape sales and marketing will be introduced.