Committees

Scottish Affairs Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Scottish Affairs Committee scrutinises the expenditure, administration and policies of the Scotland Office, and its associated bodies. The Committee also examines the wider UK Government, to assess policies and legislation that lead to direct impacts on Scotland. It is chaired by Pete Wishart MP. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsScotAffs

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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7 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Coronavirus and Scotland
Report:
Published
On 22 October 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 1 February 2021
Opened 12 May 2020
My Scottish Affairs 2020
Opened 6 July 2020
Universities and Scotland
Report:
Published
On 28 May 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 28 July 2021
Opened 5 August 2020
Welfare policy in Scotland
Report:
Published
On 23 June 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 23 August 2021
Opened 14 October 2020
Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund
Opened 15 December 2020
Renewable energy in Scotland
Opened 19 March 2021
The Dunlop Review and the UK Government’s union capability
Opened 28 April 2021

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.

Latest news

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Devolution of welfare working well but good working relationship is crucial
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on welfare policy in Scotland
23 June 2021
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Scottish Affairs and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees lead cross-Committee COP26 scrutiny session 
‘Committee on COP26’ explore whether Glasgow is ready to host the UK’s largest ever summit
21 June 2021
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How can renewable energy targets be met in Scotland?
Renewable energy sector and Ofgem to face Scottish Affairs Committee
10 June 2021

Upcoming events

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28 June 2021 - 9am to 8pm
Orkney, Scotland

Latest publications

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Second Report - Welfare policy in Scotland
Inquiry Welfare policy in Scotland
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First Report - Universities and Scotland
Inquiry Universities and Scotland
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Letter from Laurence Rockey, Director at Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, relating to the oral evidence session on 13 May, 24 May 2021
Work Secretary of State for Scotland (Non-inquiry session)
Committees Scottish Affairs Committee
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Useful information

Diversity of witnesses - Scottish Affairs Committee

Contact us

  • Email: scotaffcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8204 (General Enquiries) / 18001 020 7219 8204 (text relay) / 020 7219 1034 (Media Enquiries)