I do not know to which press comments the hon.

Strengthening and sustaining the Union is a key priority for the UK Government.

I hear what the hon. Lady says, but I do not think that the hon.

I believe that progress is being made, and I am hopeful that next week’s meeting of the JMC(EN) will provide an opportunity to discuss th

In Scotland, the European Social Fund is administered by the Scottish Government, and therefore the impact of any suspension of payments

All organisations holding contracts with the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland provide assurances on their full compliance wi

I have regular discussions with the Scottish Government on a range of issues on Scotland’s economy, including those which span both devol

The Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland does not employ staff directly.

The Office of The Secretary of State for Scotland does not employ staff directly.

Any such payments are published in the Department’s audited annual accounts, and these accounts can be found on gov.uk.