Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 August 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many hours of scrutiny were given to each bill relating exclusively to Scotland between 1997 and 1999, broken down by (a) Scottish Grand Committee, (b) House and (c) House of Lords.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hours of scrutiny were given to each Bill relating exclusively to Scotland between 1997 and 1999, broken down by (a) Scottish Grand Committee, (b) House and (c) House of Lords. [187379] Mrs. McGuire: The following Scottish Acts were passed between 1997 and 1999: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1997 Royal Assent Contract (Scotland) 21 March 1997 Crime and Punishment (Scotland) 21 March 1997 Flood Prevention and Land Drainage (Scotland) 21 March 1997 Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) 27 February 1997 Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) 27 February 1997 Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) 27 February 1997 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas (Scotland) 27 February 1997 Scottish Legal Services Ombudsman and Commissioner For Local Administration in Scotland 21 March 1997 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) 27 February 1997 Transfer of Crofting Estates (Scotland) 19 March 1997 1998 Criminal Procedure (Intermediate Diets) (Scotland) 8 April 1998 Registered Establishments (Scotland) 9 July 1998 Scotland 19 November 1998 1999 Mental Health (Amendment) (Scotland) 11 November 1999 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The hours of scrutiny given to each Act, broken down as requested, is available from the Public Bill Office.

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