Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lara Bird (Scottish National Party). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Devolved Powers
- Question
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Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.
- Answer
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I welcome the hon. Member to her place and congratulate her on her recent by-election victory.
This Government’s focus is to make the existing devolution settlement work effectively. For too long, we have watched centralisation of decision making taking place at Holyrood, pulling powers away from local communities across Scotland, and it is time that changed. I remind the SNP-led Scottish Government that there is actually a nation outside of and beyond Holyrood: it is called Scotland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 789 cc917-9
- 900947
- Session
- 2026-27
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devolution Scotland
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- 2026-07-16 13:01:30 +0100
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