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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Scottish Government: Republic of Ireland (12 February 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters during his visit to Dublin in November 2025.

Asked by:
Jack Rankin (Conservative)

Answer

International 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 Government officials were not involved in this meeting, and, therefore, hold no information on it.


Answered by:
Mr Douglas Alexander (Labour)
25 February 2026

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