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The National (Scotland)
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Judith Duffy

UK and Scottish foreign affairs ministers meet 'for first time since devolution’

A MEETING between Scotland’s External Affairs Secretary and the UK Foreign Secretary last week was the first of its kind to be held since devolution, MPs have heard.

Giving evidence to a House of Commons Committee, Angus Robertson - who is also Scotland's Constitution Secretary - said the UK Government largely has “no interest” in the position of the Scottish Government when it comes to drawing up of international agreements and treaties.

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