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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 January 2008. It was answered by David Cairns (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2008 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Devolution

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any plans (a) to review the Scotland Act 1998 and (b) for further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.
Answer

The Scotland Act 1998 is working well to secure the benefits of devolution within the United Kingdom for Scotland. Flexibility has always been contained in the Scotland Act and the Government will continue to be willing to adjust the settlement, using the powers contained within the Scotland Act, in whatever way is appropriate in the interests of good government. We will only make changes that strengthen the stability of the Union.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
470 c1542W; 179953
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Devolution Scotland
Link
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