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The European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (references to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement) Regulations 2021

Letter and notification from the Minister for Culture Europe and International Development to the Convener, 16 August 2021

Dear Clare,

The European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (References To The Trade And Cooperation Agreement) Regulations 2021

EU Exit Legislation – Protocol With Scottish Parliament

I am writing in relation to the protocol on obtaining the approval of the Scottish Parliament to proposals by the Scottish Ministers to consent to the making of UK secondary legislation affecting devolved areas arising from EU Exit.

That protocol, as agreed between the Scottish Government and then Parliament, accompanied the letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, Michael Russell MSP, to the Conveners of the Finance & Constitution and Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committees on 4 November 2020 and replaced the previous protocol that was put in place in 2018.

I attach a Type 2 notification (Annexe A) which sets out the details of the SI which the UK Government propose to make and the reasons why I am content that Scottish devolved matters are included in this SI. I have written to the UK Government giving Scottish Ministers’ consent. The SI has been laid in draft but has yet to be debated. We will, in accordance with the protocol, advise you when the final SI has been laid and whether it is in keeping with the terms of the the notification.

I would be grateful if the Committee could note the notification accompanying this letter.

Jenny Gilruth MSP