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25 June 2025 - The work of the department - Oral evidence

Committee Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry The work of the department

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Start times: 9:00am (private) 9:30am (public)


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Committee to quiz Scotland Secretary Ian Murray MP 

The Scottish Affairs Committee will question the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, on Wednesday 25 June at 9:30am.

This evidence session forms part of the Committee’s regular scrutiny of the Scotland Office and will be an opportunity for MPs to ask about areas of interest to the Committee.

Meeting details

At 9:00am: Private discussion
Work The work of the department (Non-inquiry session)
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Work The work of the department (Non-inquiry session)
Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office
Interim Director at Scotland Office

The cross-party committee is likely to ask about the Scotland Office’s spending review settlement, including the spending review’s funding for Scotland’s defence sector, support for Scottish trade and investment in Project Acorn. 

Members may also explore Scotland’s space launch sector, the future of the Grangemouth refinery, the impact of US tariffs on Scottish businesses, and the ‘dual role’ of the Lord Advocate.  

The Committee previously took evidence from the Secretary of State in March.  

Location

Room 15, Palace of Westminster

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