Written question asked by Bill Tynan (Labour) on Friday, 16 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2004 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what (a) reserved issues and (b) other responsibilities have been transferred from the UK Government to the Scottish Executive since its creation; what additional funding each transfer involved; how many staff each transfer involved; and what legal basis was required for each transfer. - Copy of letter in the Library (Dep 04/1618).

Answer: Mr. Tynan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what (a) reserved issues and (b) other responsibilities have been transferred from the UK Government to the Scottish Executive since its creation; what additional funding each transfer involved; how many staff each transfer involved; and what legal basis was required for each transfer. [185662] Mrs. McGuire: This is a complex and detailed matter, which will require the preparation of a comprehensive list of legislation that relates to any transfer of functions or legislative competence. I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as this list can be prepared and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

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