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Explainer: intergovernmental activity and its implications for the Scottish Parliament
Author: Annie Bosse
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PDF Published: Friday 12 Jun 2026 (SB 26-35)
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    • What is intergovernmental activity?
      • Intergovernmental relations
    • Why is understanding intergovernmental activity important?
    • Key Issues
    • Parliamentary scrutiny in Session 6
    • Implications for Session 7
      • The Sewel Convention
      • UK Internal Market Act 2020
      • Review of the Intergovernmental Relations: written agreement between the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government.
    • Where can I find more information?
The infographic shows a three-tiered system of intergovernmental relations. At the top is the Council, in the middle are interministerial committees, and at the bottom are interministerial groups.

Image: Intergovernmental relations

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