Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 908001
Scottish Government: Republic of Ireland
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
John Cooper
Conservative — Dumfries and Galloway
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters with the Irish Leader of the Opposition on 27 November 2025.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderInternational affairs are reserved under the Scotland Act, and it is essential that the UK speaks with one voice overseas. FCDO guidance on the overseas activity of devolved government ministers only covers ministerial-level engagement. Accordingly, UK Go...
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