Asked by: Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
When he last met with Ministers from the Scottish Government; and what issues were discussed at that meeting.
Answered by David Lidington
I spoke with the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, Michael Russell MSP, on 11 April to update him on the European Council meeting on 10 April and next steps. In addition, the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations meets regularly to discuss matters relating to our withdrawal and future relationship with the European Union.
Asked by: Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
What recent discussions he has had with the devolved administrations on their receiving additional powers as the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by David Lidington
I continue to hold constructive conversations with my counterparts in the devolved administrations on how to deliver a new wave of devolution as the UK departs the EU. The vast majority of powers in otherwise devolved areas - returning from Brussels - will now flow directly and immediately to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, bypassing Westminster entirely. JMC(EN) most recently discussed progress on 2 May.
Asked by: Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the devolved administrations make a financial contribution to the Office of Statistics Regulation.
Answered by Chris Skidmore
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.
Asked by: Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse was of the Office for Statistics Regulation in each of the last two years; and how many (a) full and (b) part-time equivalent staff are employed at that office.
Answered by Chris Skidmore
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.