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Steph Brawn

UNBELIEVABLE: Msps should refuse bills which undermine devolution settlement say snp | History Defined

The Scottish Government has recommended MSPs refuse two Bills introduced by the UK Government that "undermine devolution"

THE Scottish Government has recommended MSPs refuse consent for two Bills introduced by the UK Government as they "undermine the devolution settlement".

Trade Minister Ivan McKee has said the UK Procurement Bill and the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill would currently allow UK Ministers to legislate in matters that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, including implementing trade agreements in Scotland without the scrutiny of MSPs.

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