Devolution: Scotland
(asked on 9th September 2026) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the First Minister of Scotland’s Programme for Government statement on 1 September 2026 that he would seek to identify new powers that could be quickly devolved to the Scottish Parliament, whether his Department (a) has undertaken and (b) plans to undertake modelling of the fiscal and economic effects of devolving additional powers; and whether he plans to publish any such modelling.
This question was answered on 30th September 2026
The First Minister's statement refers to identifying powers that could be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government has substantial tax and welfare powers and is responsible for its own policy choices in these areas. Any formal requests to HM Treasury relating to the devolution of additional powers will be considered in the usual way.
The First Minister's statement refers to identifying powers that could be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government has substantial tax and welfare powers and is responsible for its own policy choices in these areas. Any formal requests to HM Treasury relating to the devolution of additional powers will be considered in the usual way.