This work varies by Ministers and officials- in many cases there are 4-nations calls, sharing best practice, and learning from each other. 11 • In areas where understanding of devolution is low, it is then incumbent on civil servants working for the Scottish Government to engage, as is the case for other administrations. • Also, it is important to distinguish between (1) any political differences between Ministers, and (2) the role which the civil service plays to support.