§ 15. Mr. BluntTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland from which budgets briefing for Scottish Executive Ministers provided by United Kingdom Departments is paid for. [101233]
§ Dr. ReidExtensive and balanced two-way exchange of information takes place continuously between the UK Government and the devolved Administrations under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding and the associated concordats. No reimbursements are sought for the limited costs associated with providing briefing for another Administration. The costs of setting up such a system would outweigh any minimal benefits.