Scotland Secretary Alister Jack arrives at Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images The Queen’s Speech promises more investment directly to Scottish communities, as well as measures to boost global trading opportunities for Scotland’s exporters. In total, the UK Government aims to pass 30 bills which will help us to build back better from the pandemic in Scotland. As the long process of recovery begins, we are committed to levelling up right across the UK, ensuring that no communities are left behind in the months and years ahead. Scotland’s unrivalled reputation for innovation and scientific expertise will be enhanced by increased support to our world-leading research and development programmes, through the creation of a £800 million Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).