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The Office of the Advocate General (OAG) is the UK government’s Scottish legal team.
Numbers of departmental identity cards or security passes issued to non-departmental staff.
The Advocate General's statement to the House of Lords following the publication of the Smith Commission report.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This leaflet covers the function and Divisions of OAG and explains the role of the Advocate General for Scotland.
OAG spending over £25,000 for February 2026
OAG Spending over £500 on a GPC for February 2026
The Office of the Advocate General (OAG) is the UK government's Scottish legal team.
This series brings together all documents relating to Hospitality
Catherine Smith KC has been appointed as the Advocate General for Scotland
The Rt Hon Lord Keen of Elie KC was HM Advocate General for Scotland from 29 May 2015 to 16 September 2020.
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