How the devolved legislatures choose to carry out effective scrutiny of relevant aspects is a matter for them to determine. However, we believe that their scrutiny of international agreements which involve areas of devolved competence is important. 66 Parliamentary Scrutiny of International Agreements in the 21st century As set out above, the need for this scrutiny to take place should be a consistent factor in the sifting committee’s determination of the appropriate period for scrutiny of a ...

How the devolved legislatures choose to carry out effective scrutiny of relevant aspects is a matter for them to determine. However, we believe that their scrutiny of international agreements which involve areas of devolved competence is important. 66 Parliamentary Scrutiny of International Agreements in the 21st century As set out above, the need for this scrutiny to take place should be a consistent factor in the sifting committee’s determination of the appropriate period for scrutiny of a treaty. Type: conclusion | Number: 30 | Paragraph: 136 | Response status: not_accepted Government response: Partially agree. The Government recognises that the devolved governments have a strong interest in international policy making, both in relation to devolved matters and in reserved matters that may impact upon their interests. For that reason, UK Government departments have established means of enga