§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the Scottish laws, statutory instruments or rules in the field of(a) state and private pensions and (b) commercial law enacted since May 1992. [35994]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMatters relating to state and private pensions are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security. Matters relating to commercial law are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMost road traffic regulation applicable to Scotland is embodied in legislation which applies to the whole of Great Britain. As a matter of administrative responsibility, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State may promote subordinate legislation where this exclusively relates to traffic regulation in Scotland.
Matters relating to pensions and social security are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security.