Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Scottish Government about the Government's proposed changes to extradition law, and in particular any changes to the role of the judiciary in Scotland; and what were the outcomes of any such discussions.

Extensive consultation has taken place on this Bill with the Scottish Government, Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General on all the matters in scope.

The Minister of State for Security has written to the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, outlining the purpose and effect of this legislation.