Prime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers Debate
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Lord Bruce of Bennachie
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Prime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers
Lord Bruce of Bennachie Excerpts(2 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
My Lords, the model of international engagement is also something that the intergovernmental review is looking to iron out so that there is effective engagement. Engagement on international matters has now been embedded in the inter-ministerial group for trade and EU issues as well as in the inter-ministerial standing committee.
Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)
My Lords, in engagement with the devolved authorities, the Government must respect the devolution settlement and the devolved authorities need to recognise that we have a Government of the whole United Kingdom. Is it possible to do that with equal respect to both parties?
Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
Absolutely, there needs to be equal respect. That is why there has been a major review of how we ensure effective working between the devolved Governments and the United Kingdom Government. It has taken some time to conclude.