United Kingdom
Lords · Question HL7177 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 20 May 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Jamieson
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they deem (1) England, (2) Scotland, (3) Wales, and (4) Northern Ireland to be (a) countries, (b) nations, or (c) regions.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, 20 May 2025
The United Kingdom comprises four nations. Each of these has their own distinct identities, which are valued as part of our collective and diverse cultural landscape. The Government is committed to delivering for people across the UK and is working with a...