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Chamber and committees

Local Government Bill - UK Legislation

  • Submitted by: Andy Kerr, East Kilbride, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 30 January 2003
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S1M-03833
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 06 February 2003

That the Parliament endorses the principle of including in the Local Government Bill powers for the Scottish Ministers to issue directions and guidance to Scottish local authorities in relation to staff transfer matters and agrees that the relevant provisions to confer executive functions on the Scottish Ministers in relation to these matters should be considered by the UK Parliament.