Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 February 2000. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his Answer of 24th November, Official Report, 339 c124W, what are the respective responsibilities of his Department and the Scottish Executive in relation to British Summer Time in Scotland.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 24 November 1999, Official Report, column 124W, what are the respective responsibilities of his Department and the Scottish Executive in relation to British summer time in Scotland. [108818] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Scotland Act 1998 reserves powers relating to summer time to Westminster and responsibility, therefore, remains with the Home Office.

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