Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland

The Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland is a UK government department responsible for representing Scottish interests within the UK government. It supports the Secretary of State for Scotland, who advocates for Scotland’s needs in Westminster, oversees certain UK-wide policies affecting Scotland, and manages relations between the UK government and the Scottish Government. Its work ensures that Scotland’s perspectives are considered in national decision-making, while also handling issues such as constitutional matters, devolution, and coordinating support for Scottish affairs at the UK level.