asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many times since 6 May 2006 the Secretary of State for Scotland has met the First Minister of Scotland; and what was the date and location of each meeting. [HL2864]

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and the First Minister have met on numerous occasions and also speak regularly by telephone. Meetings that have also involved officials from the Scotland Office and/or Scottish Executive have taken place on 11 May 2006 at Holyrood and 14 December 2006 in Whitehall.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which villages, towns or cities within the United Kingdom the Secretary of State for Scotland has visited since 1 October 2006; and when each visit took place. [HL2865]

In addition to official visits in London, my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Scotland has visited the following towns and cities in his official capacity since 1 October 2006.