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We asked the Executive about the late implementation of European Community obligations in relation to the instrument. The committee is particularly concerned about how the Scotland Act 1998 interacts with European Community law. We should draw the attention of the lead committee and the Parliament to the Executive's response and record our doubts about the vires of the instrument as far as the terms of the Scotland Act 1998 are concerned. However, as we have agreed to discuss the general issue with Executive representatives, we do not wish to obstruct individual instruments at this stage.