Written question asked by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has been informed that the Scottish Executive plans to bring forward a sewel motion in respect of the proposals contained in the Gambling Bill; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Lazarowicz: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has been informed that the Scottish Executive plans to bring forward a sewel motion in respect of the proposals contained in the Gambling Bill; and if he will make a statement. [196311] Mrs. McGuire: Following consultation with Scottish Ministers, the Gambling Bill contains provisions conferring functions in reserved areas on the Scottish Ministers. Since the Bill therefore varies the executive competence of the Scottish Ministers the consent of the Scottish Parliament will therefore be sought by the Scottish Executive in accordance with the Sewel Convention.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 196311; 426 c585W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Devolution Gambling Gaming Scotland Scottish Executive Sewel motions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk