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Eighth Report - Promoting Scotland Internationally
Scottish Affairs Committee
HC 625
Published 13 September 2023
Government response
First Special Report - Promoting Scotland Internationally: Government Response to the Committee’s Eighth Report of Session 2022–23 · published 30 Nov 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Deferred
Require FCDO to publish strategy guiding embassies on promoting Scotland's modern and traditional brand.
Recommendation
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) should publish a strategy, to be circulated across its international diplomatic network, which sets out guidance and expectations for embassies on holding events to mark Scotland’s key dates, St Andrew’s Day and Burns …
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Government Response Summary
The government discusses potential collaboration for Tartan Week 2024 in New York, with detailed plans to be developed, but does not commit to publishing a broader strategy, defining the Scottish brand, or providing annual reporting updates for embassies as recommended.
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Conclusion
Deferred
Para 31
Require UK and Scottish governments to define intended focus for future Tartan Week participation.
Conclusion
The UK and Scottish governments should both explore the intended focus for their participation at “Tartan Week” in the future. “Tartan Week” provides a prime opportunity to promote Scotland.
Government Response Summary
The government deflects the specific recommendation to explore the future focus of Tartan Week, instead highlighting existing positive collaboration between UK and Scottish government officials and the FCDO-Devolved Government Senior Officials’ Group for discussing international issues affecting devolved interests.
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