Second Report - Coronavirus and Scotland
Select Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
HC 895
22 October 2020
Government response
Second Special Report - Coronavirus and Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s First and Second Reports · published 1 Feb 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 17
We welcome the review of intergovernmental working and look forward to seeing the results of...
Conclusion
We welcome the review of intergovernmental working and look forward to seeing the results of the report. We intend to return to this issue later in the Parliament.
Government Response Summary
The government confirms its commitment to concluding the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) review, provides an update on recent discussions with Devolved Administrations, and details new measures being implemented to enhance transparency, reporting, and parliamentary engagement on IGR.
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Conclusion
Accepted
The evidence we received covering the general role of the Office of the Secretary of...
Conclusion
The evidence we received covering the general role of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland has been helpful. We look forward to hearing a response to the recommendation in the interim report about the specific role of …
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Government Response Summary
The government describes the existing activities and engagement of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland during the pandemic, including advising on agreements and providing information to HMT, arguing that its effective role often takes place quietly.
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 63
Scottish exports make a major contribution to the Scottish economy and the risks to those...
Conclusion
Scottish exports make a major contribution to the Scottish economy and the risks to those key export sectors ought to be a major concern of both the UK and Scottish Governments. We have heard about the huge reduction in exports …
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Government Response Summary
The government describes existing and ongoing actions to support Scottish exports, including the launch of a UK Trade Hub in Edinburgh to help businesses grow internationally and progress on new trade agreements.
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Recommendation
Accepted
We recommend that when the UK Government plans for future pandemics it considers all three...
Recommendation
We recommend that when the UK Government plans for future pandemics it considers all three areas—immigration, supply chain and exports—as part of the whole picture. Where responsibility is devolved to Scotland, the UK Government and Scottish Government should work closely …
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Government Response Summary
The government states it has long recognized the threat of pandemics and involved Devolved Administrations in past planning, citing the 2011 UK Influenza Preparedness Strategy and their involvement in Exercise Cygnus and the Coronavirus Act. The response focuses on existing coordination and past efforts, without committing to new annual reviews or explicitly outlining how future plans will specifically integrate immigration, supply chain, and exports.
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