Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 July 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 4 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list Sewel motions passed by the Scottish Parliament since May 1999 that apply to his department's responsibilities and Government bills he has sponsored. - Includes details.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list Sewel motions passed by the Scottish Parliament since May 1999 that apply to his Department's responsibilities and Government Bills he has sponsored. [120692] Mr. Ingram: Of the bills sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces Bill was the subject of a Sewel motion in the Scottish Parliament on 29 March 2001. The Sewel motion related to specific provisions within the Armed Forces Bill concerning Ministry of Defence Police that were later included in the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 120692; 408 c502W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Devolved matters Legislative process Government departments Ministry of Defence Scotland Sewel motions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk