Member

I assure the noble Baroness and the House that constant, constructive and collaborative conversations are going on between the two Governments. We are respectful of their analysis and remain ready to respond to requests. However, as I mentioned earlier, the position of the UK Government is one of being reactive to requests that are made. The Scottish Affairs Committee suggested that it might be helpful to publish a draft Section 104 order. I am grateful for its scrutiny and searching and insightful questions as it considered this order, but it all goes back to the key point that this Bill is still in flux and the Scottish Government are still taking their own view on what sort of Section 104 order might be required or desired. In those circumstances, it would not be appropriate for this Government to start drafting orders that have not even been requested yet.