§ Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
§ Mr. AncramWill the Minister explain—perhaps in writing—clause 67(3) and (4)? He talked about good housekeeping, yet subsection (3) states:
Amounts equal to those which are to be received by Scottish Ministers in repayment of principal shall be treated as being amounts of advances".However, subsection (4) states:Such advances shall be repaid to the Secretary of State at such times and by such methods, and interest on them shall be paid to him at such rates and at such times, as the Treasury may from time to time determine.How on earth will the Scottish Parliament be able to make any decision or judgments on the rate of repayment if, at the end of the day, it is totally at the discretion of the Treasury?
§ Mr. McLeishAs I have 36 seconds left, with the leave of the Committee I will write to the right hon. Gentleman on that point.
§ It being Ten o'clock, THE CHAIRMAN, pursuant to the Order [9 February] and the Resolution [10 February], put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair.
§ Clause 67 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ The Chairman then proceeded to put forthwith the Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that hour.
§ Clause 68 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ It being after Ten o'clock, THE CHAIRMAN left the Chair to report progress and ask leave to sit again.
§ To report progress and ask leave to sit again. — [Mr. McFall.]
§ Committee report progress; to sit again tomorrow.