Subordinate Legislation Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Scotland Bill

The next item of business is consideration of the delegated powers in the Scotland Bill, a piece of UK Parliament legislation.

The committee’s predecessor in session 3 considered and reported on such powers in the Scotland Bill as introduced. The bill has been amended during its passage through the Westminster Parliament and it has now completed its scrutiny in the House of Lords. Some of the powers previously considered have been amended and some additional powers have been added, specifically in clauses 3(1), 16 and 24.

No points have been raised by the legal advisers on any of the powers. Is the committee therefore content with the delegated powers in the Scotland Bill?

Members indicated agreement.

Item 7 will be taken in private.

15:34 Meeting continued in private until 16:00.