Question follow-through · 908004
Scottish Government: Republic of Ireland
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters during his visit to Dublin in November 2025.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Scotland Office
- Tabled
- 12 Feb 2026
- Target answer date
- 25 Feb 2026
- Answer
- 25 Feb 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
12 Feb 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what information his Department holds on whether the First Minister of Scotland discussed reserved matters during his visit to Dublin in November 2025.
25 Feb 2026
Target answer date
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25 Feb 2026
Answer published
International affairs are reserved under the Scotland Act, and it is essential that the UK speaks with one voice overseas. FCDO guidance on the overseas activity of devolved government ministers only covers ministerial-level engagement. Accordingly, UK Go...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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