§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials for whom he has responsibility currently have the power to enter and search premises, subject to statutory conditions; and, in each case, if he will indicate the statutory authority under which power is exercised.
§ Mr. John MacKayThis information could be supplied only at disproportionate cost. Since early 1983, powers of entry, or entry and search for certain of my officials have been created, continued or renewed under the following legislation:
- Agriculture Act 1957
- Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964
- Plant Health Act 1967
- Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967
- Gaming Act 1968
- European Communities Act 1972
- Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
- Importation of Milk Act 1983
- Anatomy Act 1984
- Animal Health and Welfare Act 1984
- Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
- Foods and Environment Protection Act 1985
- Milk (Cessation of Production) Act 1985