the Scotland Office
/ðə ˈskɒtlənd ɒfɪs/
/ðə ˈskɑːtlənd ɑːfɪs/
- a British government department responsible for matters outside the control of the Scottish Parliament, including employment, foreign affairs and defence. It is led by the Secretary of State for Scotland.
苏格兰办公室：英国政府部门，负责苏格兰议会无法控制的事务，包括就业，外交事务和国防。它由苏格兰国务卿领导。