Question reference: S1W-00546
- Asked by: Donald Gorrie, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 14 July 1999
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Current status: Answered by Jack McConnell on 19 August 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what representations it has made to Her Majesty's Government regarding any changes required in the rules and conventions governing civil servants because of their involvement in attending committees of the Scottish Parliament.
Answer
The Civil Service Code has already been adjusted to take account of devolution. Subject to the terms of the code, matters relating to the conduct of civil servants, including their appearance before Committees of the Scottish Parliament, are within the delegated responsibilities of the Scottish Executive.