Guidance and regulation

This factsheet sets out the impact of the draft clauses laid in Parliament on the responsibility for the welfare system in Scotland.

• From: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
• Updated: 22 January 2015

• Welfare changes - at a glance

  The draft clauses, which will pave the way for the recommendations of the…

A guide for civil servants explaining devolution and how it will change the way they work with devolved administrations.

• From: Cabinet Office and 2 others
• Updated: 21 June 2023

• Devolution: Guidance for civil servants

  1. Devolution and You Devolution has increased the powers and…

This factsheet sets out a summary of the devolution of powers to Scotland, including the impact in key areas such as tax and welfare.

• From: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
• Updated: 22 January 2015

• Scotland in the United Kingdom: An enduring settlement - an overview

  1. How did we get here? In September 2014, the people of Scotland made a…

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerns the relationship between the UK Government, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the Office of Communications (Ofcom)​,​ arising as a result of the Smith Commission Agr…

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 4 others
• Updated: 28 April 2017

This factsheet provides information on the significant increase in powers to the Scottish Parliament.

• From: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
• Updated: 22 January 2015

Guidance and advice for civil servants working with devolved administrations.

• From: Civil Service
• Updated: 3 January 2017