Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 1998. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his statement of 12th January, Official Report, 304 c115, on which devolved matters, arising out of Clause 27(7) of the Scotland Bill, the United Kingdom Parliament can legislate after the Scottish Parliament is established. - (Holding answer 16 January 1998).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his statement of 12 January 1998, Official Report, column 115, on which devolved matters, arising out of clause 27(7) of the Scotland Bill, the United Kingdom Parliament can legislate after the Scottish Parliament is established. [23304] Mr. McLeish: [holding answer 16 January 1998]: Clause 27(7) of the Scotland Bill makes it clear that the ability of the Scottish Parliament to make legislation does not affect the power of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to make laws for Scotland. This applies in respect of all matters whether devolved or reserved.

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