Written question asked by Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 7 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 December 1998. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much is spent annually by his Department on research programmes in Scotland; and what proportion of this funding will be transferred to the Scottish Parliament after devolution.

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much is spent annually by his Department on research programmes in Scotland; and what proportion of this funding will be transferred to the Scottish Parliament after devolution. [63290] Mr. Straw: The principal responsibilities of the Home Office in respect of the police, probation, fire and prison services, and in respect of the criminal justice system, relate only to England and Wales. Almost all the research conducted by the Home Office concerns in one way or another, the operation in future of these services and systems in England and Wales. In view of the separate Scottish legal system, research in these areas has been the responsibility of the Scottish Office and the question of a transfer does not arise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63290; 322 c269W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Devolved matters Devolution Expenditure Government departments Home Office Scotland Scottish Parliament Research