Question
1. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.
Answer
The UK Government are committed to deepening devolution across Scotland, working in partnership with the Scottish Government to push power out from Holyrood and into the hands of local communities. The Prime Minister has made an open and genuine offer to the Scottish Government, to work together collaboratively to design a new model of regional economic empowerment that is right for Scotland.33% vibes
Verdict: RED (12/100)
The question asked how the minister has engaged with Cabinet colleagues about devolving further powers to Scotland. The reply instead describes the minister's engagement with the Scottish Government and the Prime Minister's offer to it, so it does not address what was asked. Its statements are general commitments to deeper devolution and collaborative working, with no specific meetings, forums or mechanisms set out, so the person who asked would likely need to submit a follow-up question.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the nature of the minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland. | Partially Addressed | Hedged MISREADS QUESTION | The question asks about the minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues on devolving further powers to Scotland, but the reply describes engagement with the Scottish Government and the Prime Minister's offer to it, never mentioning Cabinet colleagues. Its statements are also largely platitudes (commitment to deepening devolution, a 'genuine offer', working 'collaboratively') with no concrete mechanism, forum, or meeting described. |