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 Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 1998 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what assessment he has made of the programmes which it will be ultra vires for his Department to fund or have sole responsibility for after devolution; if he will list these programmes; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Scotland Act 1998.

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the programmes which it will be ultra vires for his Department to fund or have sole responsibility for after devolution; if he will list these programmes; and if he will make a statement. [63298] Mr. Timms: Social Security, Child Support and pension matters are reserved to the Westminster Parliament by virtue of Head F of Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security will therefore remain responsible for these matters in Scotland after devolution.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63298; 322 c243W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Child support Devolved matters Devolution Department of Social Security Pensions Scotland Social security benefits Scottish Parliament