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Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyScotland OfficeTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 116435

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether Ministers receive guidance on referring to devolved issues in the Chamber.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill

Ministers are supported by officials to participate in proceedings in accordance with the established practices of the House of Commons.

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