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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026
Debate
Railways BillContribution
Scottish Ministers can also issue directions to GBR as to the exercise of its statutory functions in Scotland, so this also provides protection. The MoUs previously referred to will set out ways of working to ensure that the respective direction powers are not used in opposing or disjointed ways. As I have said, Scottish and Welsh Ministers are content with the drafting of the directions consent clause.
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