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Proceeding contribution from Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 24 April 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

My Lords, these minor and technical amendments, which are a cue for those who wish to leave to do so, will ensure that all references to ““Scottish Executive”” in Section 44 of the Scotland Act are amended to ““Scottish Government””. Clause 12 of the Bill renames the Scottish Executive as the Scottish Government. This clause was included in the Bill following increasing use of the term Scottish Government by the Scottish Administration, indeed by the UK Government and the public as well. Clause 12 will ensure that the use of its legal and public name is consistent. The current clause does not encapsulate every mention of the Scottish Executive within Section 44 of the Scotland Act and these amendments will ensure that the policy intention underlying Clause 12 is fully implemented. I beg to move.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
736 c1684 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Devolved matters Appeals Corporation tax Devolution Caravans EU law Income tax Legislative competence Excise duties Legislation Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Referendums Scotland Scottish Parliament Taxation Speed limits Tax rates and bands Supreme Court Scottish Executive High Court Scottish Government Legislative consent motions
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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