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Foreign Relations: Scotland

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeScotland OfficeTabled Answered 2 September 2025UIN 69383

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on their meetings with foreign ambassadors.

Answered by Ian Murray

Foreign diplomats based within the UK are able to meet a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, without the need for permission from the Government.

This principle is consistent with how we expect our own diplomats working overseas to be able to operate.

It is therefore not a requirement for the Devolved Governments to share meeting details in advance, or following an engagement with foreign diplomats. However, we will collaborate on areas of mutual interest.

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