Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 15840

Local Government: Scotland

Tabled: 3 July 2026
Answered: 13 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Gordon McKee

LabourGlasgow South

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the devolving of power to local authorities.

Answer

Kirsty McNeill
The UK Government is firmly committed to empowering local leaders and communities across the whole of the United Kingdom. I regularly meet with Scottish Government Ministers to discuss how our two governments can work together to drive economic growth and...

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