Scotland Office And OAG Annual Report And Accounts 2021-22 Published

13th July 2022

Accounts reports may not always be the most exciting things to read but this one does provide an interesting overview of some aspects of Government in Scotland and its relationship to the UK government. In the light of a possible impending independence referendum learning more about how things work may help decision making on the vote.

The report includes an overview of work to respond to the pandemic, deliver the Levelling Up agenda and provide legal support on Westminster bills extending to Scotland.

The Annual Report and Accounts of the Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General for Scotland (OAG) has been published today [12 July 2022].

The report provides an overview of Scotland Office and OAG activity from the financial year 2021 - 2022. Some highlights of this work include:

Supporting the UK Government response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland, both in terms of rolling out the vaccination programme, providing testing and financial support.
Supporting delivery of the UK Government's Levelling Up agenda in Scotland, helping improve lives and expand opportunities.

Working with the Scottish Government and local partners to deliver the City Region and Growth Deal programme to invest in projects tailored to the needs and strengths of Scotland's regions.
Working in partnership with the Scottish Government to publish the Green Freeports bidding prospectus for Scotland, helping boost the economy.

Providing legal support and advice on all Westminster bills extending to Scotland, ensuring they operate smoothly within the framework of Scots law and the devolution settlement.

The report can be viewed here