Respect for devolution and a commitment to constructive joint working are central to our approach to rewiring the state and ensuring good growth in every postcode.
Douglas Alexander: “Respect for devolution and a commitment to constructive joint working are central to our approach to rewiring the state…”
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Scottish Secretary on the UK Government's approach to devolution.
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