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Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour) on Monday, 8 November 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, whether the distribution of welfare baby milk foods in Scotland is a reserved responsibility.
Answer

Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the distribution of welfare baby milk foods in Scotland is a reserved responsibility. [197646] Mrs. McGuire: The scheme, which is available to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under five years in families receiving qualifying benefits, is a reserved responsibility under Schedule 5, Head J, Section J5 of the Scotland Act 1998.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c1742W;426 c1746W; 197646
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Devolution Scotland Welfare milk
Link
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