Member

This brings me to the third matter, which is on the orders specifically: the likelihood of other Scotland Act orders being brought forward in due course. As I have mentioned already, we are conscious that further matters of legislative competence have been raised. The UK Government have agreed to work with the Scottish Government to resolve any remaining issues through consequential legislation. I remind the House that it is for the Scottish Government to make a request for any future order; it is not the responsibility of this Government to ensure that they legislate within competence. As the House might expect, constructive discussions have already taken place.