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
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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
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Scotland
- Legislation
- Anti-slavery Day Bill 2009-10
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