Written question asked by Jacqui Lait (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 November 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what her policy is regarding consultations prior to the publication of proposals involving the transfer of powers to the Scottish Executive by (a) primary legislation and (b) Order in Council.

Answer: Mrs. Lait: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what her policy is regarding consultations prior to the publication of proposals involving the transfer of powers to the Scottish Executive by (a) primary legislation and (b) order in Council. [13818] Mrs. Liddell: Any transfer of powers to the Scottish Executive takes place following agreement between the Administrations. If conferred by primary legislation, by convention the Scottish Executive first seeks the approval of the Scottish Parliament. If by secondary legislation, the order follows the procedures set out in the Scotland Act; such orders require approval by both Houses of Parliament and also the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13818; 374 c748W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Devolution Legislative competence Government departments Legislation Scotland Scottish Executive Scotland Office Statutory instruments
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk