Publications
08 Mar 2010 | Scotland and Defence - Background paper
This short background paper examines the significant presence the Armed Forces have in Scotland, the Scottish industrial skills that are at the forefront of some of the most technologically advanced engineering in the world, and the overall economic contribution the UK Government's spending on defence has in Scotland.
25 Jan 2010 | Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland - Background Paper
The Scotland Office Background Paper on Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland. The paper examines the revenue generated in Scotland and the spending of both the UK and Scottish governments in Scotland. The analysis is based on figures contained in the Scottish Government's GERs report.
Time Series Analysis of Government Expenditures and Revenues in Scotland.pdf
25 Nov 2009 | Scotland's Future in the United Kingdom
The UK Government's response to the Calman Commission.
18 Nov 2009 | Tax - Background Paper
A Scotland Office background paper which considers some of the implications of alternatives on the tax administration system in
Read the Tax paper here (PDF 72KB)
18 Jun 2009 | Scotland and Oil - Background Paper
A paper setting out the facts on oil revenues and public spending in Scotland.
20 May 2009 | 2009 European Parliamentary Elections: Account Guidance
Accounts guidance for electoral professionals ahead of the European Elections 2009.
Open: European Elections Account Guidance 2009 (PDF).
10 Nov 2008 | Government evidence to Commission on Scottish Devolution
Evidence on the practical workings of devolution submitted on behalf of the Government to the Commission on Scottish Devolution and published by the Scotland Office
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Government evidence as submitted 05-11-2008.pdf [ PDF file, 332.69 Kb ]
24 Jun 2008 | Formal response to the report by the Scottish Affairs Committee: Experience of the Scottish Elections
The Government's response to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee enquiry into the May 2007 Scottish Parliament elections: "Experience of the Scottish Elections"
Open: SASC elections formal response 2406.pdf [ PDF file, 760.03 Kb ]
30 Apr 2008 | Sub-constituency election results for the 2007 Scottish Parliament elections - commentary
The May 2007 Scottish Parliament elections were counted electronically which meant that, for the first time, it has been possible to hold information on results at a sub-constituency level.
The Minister of State for Scotland has agreed to the release of this data which are provided separately as Excel tables. Attached here is a commentary - please read this document for an explanation of what data are being released.
Open: Commentary - data released on 30 April 2008 (2).doc [ DOC file, 33.50 Kb ]
30 Apr 2008 | Sub-constituency election results for the 2007 Scottish Parliament elections - data
The May 2007 Scottish Parliament elections were counted electronically which meant that, for the first time, it has been possible to hold information on results at a sub-constituency level.
The Minister of State for Scotland has agreed to the release of this data which are provided below as the following Excel tables. (Please also read the separate commentary for full explanation of the data published here)
1. Lookup table for cross-referencing between polling stations, constituency and polling place.
2. Aggregation list showing which polling stations have been combined
3. Table of constituency election results at polling station level (by constituency)
4. Table of regional election results at polling station level (by constituency)
5. Table of cross-tabulated elections results, i.e. across constituency and regional contests, by constituency. This table compares voters' choice of constituency candidate to their choice of regional candidate or party
If you have a query about release of this data, please contact Sheila Scobie [sheila.scobie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk].
Open: updatedversionJune08.xls [ Excel file, 2.34 Mb ]
18 Oct 2007 | Final report of the Arbuthnott Commission on Boundary Differences and Voting Systems
Final report by the Commission on Boundary Differences and Voting Systems, under the chairmanship of Professor Sir John Arbuthnott: 'Putting Citizens First: Boundaries, Voting and Representation in Scotland' - first presented to the Secretary of State for Scotland and the First Minister on 19 January 2006 and formerly available on the Commission's own website.
Open: Final version of report.pdf [ PDF file, 1.28 Mb ]
11 May 2007 | GUIDANCE NOTES FOR RETURNING OFFICERS ON SUBMITTING ACCOUNTS - SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS 2007
Open: Guidance for abbreviated accounts-Edition2.pdf [ PDF file, 355.25 Kb ]
23 Jan 2007 | RESPONSE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SCOTLAND TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON BOUNDARY DIFFERENCES AND VOTING SYSTEMS (ARBUTHNOTT COMMISSION)
The Commission on Boundary Differences and Voting Systems, under the chairmanship of Professor Sir John Arbuthnott, presented its report - 'Putting Citizens First: Boundaries, Voting and Representation in Scotland' - to the Secretary of State for Scotland and the First Minister on 19 January 2006.
The Commission made 24 recommendations. These, with the Secretary of State's responses, are set out in the attached document
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21 Mar 2005 | Government Memorandum on the Sewel Convention
11 Mar 2005 | Freedom of Information Release
23 Feb 2005 | The Returning Officers (Parliamentary Constituencies) (Scotland) Order 2005
Open: The Returning Officers (Parl Constituencies) (S) Order 2005_final.doc [ DOC file, 37.50 Kb ]
22 Feb 2005 | Euro Preparations Committee
Minutes from Scottish Euro Preparations Committee on 24 January 2005.
Open: SEPC Minutes Final Feb05.doc [ DOC file, 103.00 Kb ]
30 Dec 2004 | Publication Scheme
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 all public authorities are obliged to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme
Open: PUBLSCHEME 04.doc [ DOC file, 124.00 Kb ]
14 Dec 2004 | Parliamentary Constituencies (Scotland) Order 2005
06 Dec 2004 | Response to the Electoral Commission's report on elections
Joint Scotland Office and Scottish Government response to the Electoral Commission's statutory report on the combined Scottish Parliament and local government elections which were held in May 2003.
Open: Scottish Elections 2003 response_final1.doc [ DOC file, 50.00 Kb ]
23 Aug 2004 | UK Concordats
(available from Scottish Government web site)
Read more at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/concordats/
23 Aug 2004 | Sunday Working
Guidance note to the Sunday Working (Scotland) Act 2003
Open: Sunday_Working.doc [ DOC file, 736.50 Kb ]
26 May 2004 | Euro Preparations Committee
Minutes from Scottish Euro Preparations Committe on 26 April 2004
Open: SEPC 260404.doc [ DOC file, 79.00 Kb ]
10 Feb 2004 | Scotland Act Explanatory Notes
26 Sep 2003 | Euro Preparations Committee
Minutes from Scottish Euro Preparations Committe on 2 September 2003
Open: SEPC minutes 020903 FINAL.doc [ DOC file, 72.00 Kb ]
03 Feb 2003 | The Sewel Convention
Scottish Parliament Procedures Committee Inquiry into the Sewel Convention
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27 Jan 2003 | Scotland's Devolution Settlement
01 Oct 2002 | Devolution Guidance
Devoution guidance notes from the DCA website
Read more at http://www.dca.gov.uk/constitution/devolution/guidance.htm
06 Nov 2000 | Motoring Taxation Costs
Comparison of Motoring Taxation Costs Across Europe - Report by Colin Buchanan and Partners
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30 Jun 2000 | Dover House
A history of Dover House, the London headquarters of the Scotland Office
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