Question reference: S1W-00142
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Lothians, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 18 June 1999
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Current status: Answered by Susan Deacon on 12 July 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive in the light of the proposed convention that the Westminster Parliament should not legislate on devolved matters, what consultation has taken place with the Scottish Ministers regarding the proposed amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 currently under consideration by the Westminster Parliament as part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill.
Answer
There have been regular consultations with the Scottish Executive about the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The Scottish Executive is in regular contact with the UK Government on a wide range of issues.