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Government Departments (Amalgamation of Scotland Office, Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the amalgamation of the Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Offices.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would merge the Scotland Office, the Wales Office and the Northern Ireland Office into a single department. It would transfer their functions, staff and budgets into the new department and set out how its leadership and accountability to Parliament will work. The aim is to simplify administration and improve coordination on matters affecting the devolved nations.

Key Points

Merges the three offices into one department responsible for handling central government work with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Provides for the transfer of staff, budgets and functions into the merged department and outlines transitional arrangements.
Modifies governance and parliamentary accountability for the new department, including leadership and reporting arrangements.

Who is affected?

Civil servants working for the Scotland Office, Wales Office and Northern Ireland OfficeMinisters and political staff in those officesThe Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive and their departmentsMembers of the public in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who interact with central government

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Government Departments (Amalgamation of Scotland Office, Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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