Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 73265

Social Media: Subversion

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on tackling social media interventions by foreign actors spreading misinformation on Scotland's constitutional position.

Answer

Ian Murray
As you will be aware, I speak regularly with the Deputy First Minister, and my officials frequently engage with their Scottish Government counterparts. National security is the responsibility of the UK Government and protecting our democracy is one of our...

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