HC Deb 23 November 1977 vol 939 c797W
Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment which of the matters for which he is responsible in England he is not responsible for in Scotland; for which matters he is currently responsible in Scotland; and which matters for which he is currently responsible in Scotland will become the responsibility of the Scottish Assembly and executive under the terms of the Scotland Bill.

Mr. Shore

My responsibilities in England relate to such matters as local government, housing and planning which are in Scotland the responsibility of the Secretary of State for Scotland. I am responsible in both Scotland and England for property services for Government buildings, for the Ordnance Survey and the Nature Conservancy Council. After devolution as a result of Clauses 69 and 70, the Scottish Administration will be responsible for property services for buildings related to devolved functions.