Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 February 2005. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representions he has received from the First Minister of the Scottish Executive about the compatibility of the proposals for detaining suspects under house arrest with the Scotland Act 1998.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the First Minister of the Scottish Executive about the compatibility of the proposals for detaining suspects under house arrest with the Scotland Act 1998. [215481] Mr. Charles Clarke: I have received no such representations from my right hon. Friend. Nor would I expect to, since the proposals I announced on 26 January in relation to control orders relate to national security which is not a matter within the devolved responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament. However, our respective officials are in close contact regarding development of policy and on the practical implications of the proposals in Scotland.

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