Ministers from the Scotland Office will be giving evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee following the Supreme Court’s rejection of the Scottish Government’s argument that the Scottish Parliament can legislate for a second independence referendum.
Meeting details
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Work
Secretary of State for Scotland 28 November 2022 (Regular evidence sessions)
Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Scotland Office
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Scotland Office
Director at Scotland Office
The wide-ranging evidence session, which is expected to also discuss the implications of the Autumn Statement and cost of living in Scotland, will offer MPs the chance to explore the UK Government’s approach to intergovernmental relations.
Joining Secretary of State Alister Jack will be junior ministers Lord Offord and John Lamont, and Director of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, Laurence Rockey.