Written question asked by Alan Reid (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2002. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2002 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if she will list the functions which she exercises in relation to Scotland in reserved matters.

Answer: Mr. Alan Reid: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will list the functions which she exercises in relation to Scotland in reserved matters. [46104] Mrs. Liddell: I exercise certain statutory and other functions in relation to reserved matters, including under the Scotland Act 1998 in relation to the devolution settlement itself; in relation to elections in Scotland under the Representation of the People Act 1983, as amended; in relation to the Boundary Commission for Scotland under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, as amended; in relation to the Crown Estate Commissioners under the Crown Estate Act 1961, and under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 46104; 382 c686W;382 c681W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Devolution Departmental responsibilities Ministerial powers Scotland Scotland Office Reserved matters
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk