Oral QuestionScotland Office

What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the effectiveness of its relationship with the UK Government.

Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 25 February 2026

Asked by

Ms Julie Minns

LabourCarlisle

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)

The UK Government are working closely with the Scottish Government to deliver for the people of Scotland. Since taking office, we have provided the Scottish Government with a record budget settlement, reversing austerity and years of underfunding and ensuring that communities get the support they deserve. I met the Deputy First Minister earlier this month. Labour, as the party of devolution, is already delivering an extra £11 billion for the Scottish Government’s budget, £120 million of investment for Grangemouth and a defence dividend for Rosyth and Faslane.