HC Deb 28 January 1974 vol 868 c35W
Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the functions exercised by his Department in Scotland.

Mr. Rippon

In the main, environmental functions affecting Scotland are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.

My Department is responsible in Scotland for ports, railways, road freight, the use and licensing of road vehicles, driver licensing, driving tests, the construction industry, public building and works, defence lands and the care and custody of ancient monuments.