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Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. It was answered by Ann McKechin (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Anti-Slavery Day Bill

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will ask the First Minister to introduce in the Scottish Parliament a legislative consent resolution in respect of the provisions of the Anti-Slavery Day Bill introducing a national day to raise awareness of the need to eradicate all forms of slavery.
Answer

The hon. Member for Totnes refers to his Anti-Slavery Day Bill which is due for second reading in this House on 5 February.The Government are committed to the convention that we would not normally legislate with regard to devolved matters without seeking the consent of the Scottish Parliament, and this commitment extends to private Members' Bills that receive support from this House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
503 c961W; 309559
Session
2009-10
Related items
Anti-Slavery Day Bill
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Scotland
Legislation
Anti-slavery Day Bill 2009-10
Link
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