皇冠体育app

皇冠体育app Scotland Office supports the Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Scotland within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures Scottish interests are fully and effectively represented at the heart of the UK government, and the UK government鈥檚 responsibilities are fully and effectively represented in Scotland.

Objectives

皇冠体育app Scotland Office is the UK government鈥檚 Office for Scotland. Its role is to:

Strengthen and sustain the union

皇冠体育app SO acts as the custodian of the devolution settlement.

We will:

• oversee the passage of legislation to deliver the Smith Commission Agreement in full
• implement the new powers following Royal Assent of the Scotland Bill
• work constructively with the Scottish government to ensure the effective working of the devolution settlement

Act as Scotland鈥檚 voice in Whitehall

皇冠体育app SO represents Scottish interests within government and supports the rest of government on UK matters.

We will work closely with other UK government departments to develop UK government policy that reflects Scottish interests.

Champion the UK government in Scotland

皇冠体育app SO represents and advocates for the UK government鈥檚 policies in Scotland.

皇冠体育app SO will work across government to ensure that the UK government communicates effectively with people in Scotland, ensuring that as one of Scotland鈥檚 two governments, the UK government is visible and accessible.