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Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2000. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 22 June 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will outline his policy on (a) Ministers and (b) officials from his Department accepting invitations to give evidence to committees of the Scottish Parliament in relation to the impact of reserved policy matters on devolved policy areas; and if he will make a statement. (Holding answer 20 June 2000).
Answer

Mr. Welsh: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will outline his policy on (a) Ministers and (b) officials from his Department accepting invitations to give evidence to committees of the Scottish Parliament in relation to the impact of reserved policy matters on devolved policy areas; and if he will make a statement. [126674] Mr. Andrew Smith: [holding answer 20 June 2000]: Decisions on whether Ministers or officials should accept invitations to give evidence to committees of the Scottish Parliament in relation to the impact of reserved policy matters on devolved policy areas depend on the circumstances of the case.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
352 c293W; 126674
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Devolution Committees Ministers Scottish Parliament Select committees
Link
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