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 Henry McLeish (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with his ministerial colleagues regarding the transfer of funding for United Kingdom programmes operating in Scotland where sole or joint responsibility transfers to the Scottish Parliament or Executive; if he will list the projects he has identified as being within the sole or joint competence of the Scottish Parliament; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with his ministerial colleagues regarding the transfer of funding for United Kingdom programmes operating in Scotland where sole or joint responsibility transfers to the Scottish Parliament or Executive; if he will list the projects he has identified as being within the sole or joint competence of the Scottish Parliament; and if he will make a statement. [63302] Mr. McLeish: Under the Scotland Act, Scottish Ministers will take over the delivery of public services that currently fall within the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Scotland. In addition, devolution will bring extra responsibilities to Scotland in areas such as transport and environment. Officials are currently discussing the details, including the issue of additional transfers of funding. There may also be cases where it is agreed by all concerned that the best course is a shared programme, which continues to be funded on a UK or GB basis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63302; 322 c277W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Devolution Departmental responsibilities Finance Scotland Scottish Parliament Departmental coordination