HC Deb 20 May 1997 vol 294 c45W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what parts of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997 he intends to implement; and when he intends to lay the necessary orders. [85]

Mr. Dewar

[holding answer 19 May 1997]: Sections 45 and 46 of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997 came into force on Royal Assent (21 March 1997). We are considering whether and when to implement the remaining provisions, and will announce our decisions in due course.

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