Public act became law on Thursday, 19 November 1998.

Scotland Act 1998

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Type: Public act
Reference: CAP 46 1998
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Subjects: Devolution Legislative process Income tax Legislative competence Scottish Parliament General elections Government Public bodies Non-departmental public bodies Tax rates and bands Scotland
Legislation: Scotland Bill 1997/98; Scotland Act 1998
Library location: Commons Library: Research Sc Ref Pam 363.17(411)/11,98
ISBN: 010544698X
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk

Scotland Act 1998

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