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Dispute Resolution
21. The vast majority of matters should be capable of being handled bilaterally between DfT and the Executive at official or Ministerial level. Where, exceptionally, an issue cannot be resolved bilaterally, or with the advice and assistance of the Scotland Office, it may be referred, in accordance with the MoU, to the Joint Ministerial Committee Secretariat. Whilst such discussions are under way, DfT and the Executive will continue to be able to act in areas within their respective competence.
22. It is recognised that the above mechanisms will not be appropriate in some, perhaps exceptional, cases which involve third parties, for example where commercially confidential and market sensitive information is involved. In these instances arrangements will need to follow any specific legal requirements.
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