Office Of The Advocate General For Scotland
July 12
16:12
2022
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 Governments 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 Scotlands 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