§ Mr. AncramTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many powers of entry or rights of entry he has created or is currently creating in legislation since 1 May 1997. [34585]
§ Mr. McLeish[holding answer 16 March 1998]: Since 1 May 1997, new powers of entry have come into force in Scotland under section 76 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1997 (on 27 May 1997); the Cattle Identification (Enforcement) Regulations 1997 (on 22 August 1997); and section 53 of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997 (on 1 October 1997). Further powers of entry are proposed in the Crime and Disorder Bill to enable the police to seize noise-making equipment which is causing a nuisance.